Premium subscribers can set a fee for incoming messages... from users outside their contacts – to reduce spam or monetize their inbox. By default, your contacts and people you've contacted first can message you freely. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium users can select who is able to send... them messages. When enabled, users who aren't contacts or don't have Premium can't start chats with you – but can reply if you message them first. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Stars can also be purchased for your contacts... – sending them a gift to spend in their favorite mini apps and channels. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can give any 1-on-1 chat a custom wallpaper... to help it stand out. Premium users can set their wallpaper choice for both sides – applying the same appearance for their chat partner. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Premium subscribers can allow their favorite channels to... post stories by giving them boosts. As more people boost a channel, it levels up – and can post more stories (or memes 😉) per day. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium users can organize Saved Messages by adding multiple... tags to use as search filters. Tags are based on emoji, which you apply by reacting to the message. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can control whether messages forwarded from you contain... a link to your profile. Adding exceptions for certain users or groups will make it so the link only appears (or never appears) when they forward your messages. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can set unique wallpapers for each 1-on-1 chat... using your favorite photos or animated gradients. After setting a wallpaper, your partner can tap to use it too or set their own. #TelegramTipsshow more

Users can now send gifts to each other –... celebrating holidays and achievements with animated artwork and custom messages. Gifts are purchased with Telegram Stars – recipients can display gifts on their profile or convert them back to Stars for their own balance. #TelegramTipsshow more

Every Telegram user can create custom chat folders to... organize their conversations. Chat folders support emoji in their titles – and Premium users can include any custom emoji to make their folders extra expressive or more minimalist. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium subscribers can use any custom emoji, including these... new additions from Telegram artists. They’re also available for anyone to use in their Saved Messages – open the emoji tab of the sticker panel to try them out or add the pack. #TelegramTipsshow more

You can delete any message in 1-on-1 chats for... just yourself or for everyone. Telegram users have complete control over their digital footprint – and can make sure nobody spoils the surprise. #TelegramTipsshow more

With Telegram Premium, you can choose a specific color... or color combination for your account. This color will be used for your name in groups, the links you send, and replies to your messages. #TelegramTipsshow more

Premium users can set an emoji status inside mini... apps – or give apps permission to automatically change it. Apps can integrate APIs from other services – to update your status when you're in a game 🎮 or watching a movie 🍿. #TelegramTipsshow more

By default, unmuted chats that you send to your... archive stay there temporarily – until they receive a new message. In your archive settings, you can set unmuted chats to always stay instead – just like muted chats. #TelegramTipsshow more

Telegram Premium allows you to hide your read time... and still see the read times of users who share theirs with you. If a user hides their read time, it is always hidden from all users, including Premium users. #TelegramTipsshow more

𝕏 Chat Update: You can now control who can... call you. Limit video and voice calls to people you follow or verified users. I recommend setting it to verified users only to avoid spam: Go to Settings → Privacy & Safety → Direct Messages → Verified Usersshow more

🚨 𝕏 Chat Feature 🚨 You can now control... who can call you. Limit video and voice calls to people you follow or verified users. I recommend setting it to verified users only to avoid spam calls: Go to Settings → Privacy & Safety → Direct Messages → Verified Usersshow more

You can sign up and log in to apps... and websites using your Telegram account in just a few taps. This method lets you share your number for easy verification – and you can allow messages from services for convenient notifications. #TelegramTipsshow more

Users can react with Stars to help support their... favorite channels and content creators. Star reactions can also be sent on behalf of your channel – letting you promote your channel in the leaderboard. #TelegramTipsshow more

We asked, OpenAI listened. Plus users can now switch... back from #GPT5 to their beloved GPT4o ;) It’s not enabled by default, I made a quick video to show you how:show more