How to Make Someone an Admin on Telegram

This wikiHow teaches you how to promote a Telegram group member to Admin status using a computer, smartphone, or tablet.

Method 1

Method 1 of 3:

It’s the blue and white paper airplane icon labeled “Telegram.” You’ll usually find it on the home screen.
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It’s at the top-right corner of the group. ^{[1]
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Now you’ll see a list of group members.
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Tap the person you want to make an admin. This selects that user.
- If you are modifying a supergroup, you’ll have the option to set special permissions for this admin. Use the switches to enable or disable your desired permissions. ^{[2]
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It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. The admin is now added.

Method 2

Method 2 of 3:

It’s the blue and white paper airplane icon labeled “Telegram.” You’ll usually find it in the app drawer or on the home screen.
It’s at the top of the group. ^{[3]
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Tap the person you want to make an admin. This selects that user.
- If you are modifying a supergroup, you’ll have the option to set special permissions for this admin. Use the switches to enable or disable your desired permissions. ^{[4]
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It’s at the top-right corner of the screen. The admin is now added.

Method 3

Method 3 of 3:

If you’re using Windows, you should find it in the

menu. If you have a Mac, it should be in the Applications folder.
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Click the group. Groups appear in the column along the left side of the screen. This opens the group in the main panel.
- You can also search for a group by name using the search bar.
It’s at the top of the group.
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Click Manage administrators . It’s under the “Settings” header.
- If you’re modifying a supergroup, click Add Administrator instead.
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Click the new admin’s name. This adds their name to the top of the window. You can select more than one admin if you wish.
- If you’re modifying a supergroup, click the admin’s name, then select the permissions you wish to assign this user.
The selected member is now a group admin.