How to Find Telegram Channels on iPhone or iPad

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This wikiHow teaches you how to find Telegram channels on the iPhone or iPad using a Telegram bot or by using a Telegram Channel directory website.

Method 1
Method 1 of 3:

Using a Channel Bot

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    It's the light-blue app with a white paper airplane in the middle, usually located on your home screen.
    • Log in with your phone number if you aren't logged in automatically.
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    Search results will filter as you type.
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    If you typed the search term correctly, it will be the only result at the top. It's the channel with the username "@tchannelsbot" under the title.
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    It's at the bottom of the screen.
    • If you don't see this option, you can type /start into the message bar at the bottom, then press the blue "send" arrow above the keyboard.
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    You can tap any of the buttons that appear, such as:
    • Top Chart : displays the most popular channels.
    • Recent : displays a list of recently created channels.
    • By Category : displays all the channel categories.
    • Search : lets you search for channels.
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    Find a channel you want to join, then tap the link listed for the channel.
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    It's at the bottom of the channel. You are now a member of the channel.
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Method 2
Method 2 of 3:

Using a Channel Directory Website

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    Open Safari, Google Chrome, or any mobile web browser you prefer on your iPhone.
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    You can search "Telegram channel list" or something similar on Google, or visit the following Telegram channel lists.
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    Many Telegram channel directory sites have categories such as gaming, movies, television, etc. Most websites that list Telegram channels have a search bar as well.
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    Choose a channel and then:
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    It's at the bottom of the Telegram channel. You are now a member of that channel.
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Using a Website for Channels Searching

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    Open a web browser that is most comfortable for you.
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    You can use this link:
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    It works just like any other search engine. For example, if you want to find food-related channels and groups, use search bar and type "food", or "recipes for dinner", or "best breakfast", etc.
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    Choose a channel you like and tap on its name. Now tap on the "Subscribe" button. It will automatically open in Telegram app on your phone.
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    You can find this button at the bottom of your screen. Now you are subscribed to this channel.
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