Telegram link types
| Link | Format | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Profile / channel | t.me/username | Bios, websites, business cards |
| Phone number | t.me/+15550100 | A chat link from a phone number, if the owner allows it |
| Chat with message | t.me/username?text=… | "Order on Telegram" buttons with the request already written |
| Share link | t.me/share/url?url=…&text=… | Letting readers share your page to any chat |
| Bot start | t.me/bot?start=… | Tracking where bot users came from |
| Post | t.me/channel/123 | Linking one post of a public channel |
| App link | tg://resolve?domain=… | Opening the Telegram app directly |
Tips
- Keep prefilled messages short and specific so people send them as they are.
- Private channels and groups use invite links (t.me/+…) created in the app, not usernames.
- A phone number link works only if the owner allows it: Settings › Privacy and Security › Phone Number › Who can find me by my number.
- Check a username first with the Telegram username checker.
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Frequently asked questions
How do I create a Telegram link with a message?
Use t.me/username?text= followed by your message (URL-encoded). The generator does the encoding for you and opens the chat with the text already typed.
How do I make a Telegram share link?
Use t.me/share/url?url=YOUR_LINK&text=YOUR_TEXT. It lets anyone forward your link or text to a chat of their choice.
How do I make a Telegram link with a phone number?
Use t.me/+ followed by the full number with the country code and no spaces, for example t.me/+15550100. It opens a chat only if the owner lets people find them by their number in Telegram's privacy settings.
Can I link to a private channel?
Not with a username. Private channels and groups use invite links that start with t.me/+ and are created inside the app.
What is a bot start parameter?
Text after ?start= in a bot link. The bot receives it when the user presses Start, which is useful for tracking campaigns.
Is this tool free?
Yes. It runs in your browser, needs no sign-up and stores nothing.
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