How to Convert a Telegram Group to a Supergroup on PC or Mac

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This wikiHow teaches you how to give your Telegram group extra features, including the ability to support up to 20,000 members, by converting it to a Supergroup.

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    If you’re using Windows, it’s in the Windows menu. If you have macOS, you’ll find it in the Applications folder.
    • Supergroups allow you to assign admins with special permissions to run the group. [1]
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    Clicking the group once opens it in the main panel.
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    It’s just above the main panel.
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    It’s beneath the “Actions” header. A confirmation message will appear, reminding you that you cannot undo this change.
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    Your Telegram group is now a Supergroup.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://telegram.org/faq#q-what-39s-the-difference-between-groups-supergroups-and-channel

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      1. Open Telegram .
      2. Select a group.
      3. Click the group’s name.
      4. Click Upgrade to Supergroup .
      5. Click CONVERT .

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