Creating a post

Writing a new post, choosing a community and topic, and adding photos and polls.

To write a post

1
Click the new post button (at the bottom of the screen on a phone, on the left on a computer).
See the computer layout
See the phone layout
2
Tap the community button next to your name and choose the community the post belongs in.
A community marked «Questions only» accepts questions only. If your post isn't a question, choose another community that fits. If you choose a community you haven't joined, you join it automatically.
3
Tap «Add a topic» and choose a topic that fits. The topic helps the right people see your post.
4
Write your post.
At least 5 characters, at most 2500. Telegram usernames and phone numbers aren't allowed in posts.
5
When you're done, tap «Post» at the top right.
The post usually appears within a few seconds. Sometimes it waits until an admin has looked at it. You get a notification when it goes live.

1
To add a photo, video or file, tap the photo icon at the bottom.
You can add up to 3 photos.
2
To record your voice, press and hold the microphone icon, and let go when you're done.
3
To create a poll, tap the list icon and write the options.
A poll can have 2 to 5 options.

1
Tap the ⚙ icon at the bottom right.
2
«Post anonymously»: neither your name nor anything that leads back to you is shown on the post.
3
«Allow replies»: lets people reply to the comments on your post.
4
«Notify»: choose who gets a notification when you post (Friends, Followers or None).

Writing a new post, choosing a community and topic, and adding photos and polls.

1
Click the new post button (at the bottom of the screen on a phone, on the left on a computer).
See the computer layout
See the phone layout
2
Tap the community button next to your name and choose the community the post belongs in.
A community marked «Questions only» accepts questions only. If your post isn't a question, choose another community that fits. If you choose a community you haven't joined, you join it automatically.
3
Tap «Add a topic» and choose a topic that fits. The topic helps the right people see your post.
4
Write your post.
At least 5 characters, at most 2500. Telegram usernames and phone numbers aren't allowed in posts.
5
When you're done, tap «Post» at the top right.
The post usually appears within a few seconds. Sometimes it waits until an admin has looked at it. You get a notification when it goes live.

1
To add a photo, video or file, tap the photo icon at the bottom.
You can add up to 3 photos.
2
To record your voice, press and hold the microphone icon, and let go when you're done.
3
To create a poll, tap the list icon and write the options.
A poll can have 2 to 5 options.

1
Tap the ⚙ icon at the bottom right.
2
«Post anonymously»: neither your name nor anything that leads back to you is shown on the post.
3
«Allow replies»: lets people reply to the comments on your post.
4
«Notify»: choose who gets a notification when you post (Friends, Followers or None).