Telegram adds shareable chat folders as multi-join arrives

Join multiple channels at once with Telegram shareable chat folders

Telegram’s shareable chat folders let creators bundle multiple channels and groups into a single link so recipients can join them together. The link aggregates invite access, reducing the need to tap through individual channel invitations.

This is not a unified content feed. Recipients receive the folder and can choose which chats to add, keeping control over their subscriptions and notifications.

Why it matters: faster onboarding, curated links, less friction

As reported by 9to5Google, one-tap folder links can accelerate workplace and community onboarding by collecting all required channels in a single, curated entry point (https://9to5google.com/2023/04/21/telegram-shared-folders/). The same mechanism also lowers discovery friction for public communities that routinely share multiple channels at once.

A review of official materials indicates the feature is designed for quick curation and role-based variations while preserving user choice. It also sets clear ceilings and clarifies that shareable folders do not merge content streams.

"You can create custom chat folders and share them via invite link. A recipient accepting the link will be added to every chat/channel in the folder that was made shareable," said Telegram on its feature page (https://telegram.org/tour/chat-folders). The documentation also notes capacity and permissions: folders can hold up to 200 chats; free accounts are limited to two shareable folders with smaller per-folder caps, while Premium expands both the number of folders and chats per folder.

Edits to a folder after sharing may not auto-sync for recipients; new additions can surface as suggestions unless the link is refreshed. Recipients can also rename their copy or remove specific chats, so contents can diverge over time by design.

Limits, privacy, and Telegram Premium differences you should know

Free vs Telegram Premium: folder and chat limits

Folder slots are finite and count toward the tab bar, which can increase interface clutter if overused. Free accounts face tighter folder counts and lower per-folder chat caps, while Premium allocates more folders and larger capacity for heavy curators.

These constraints mean organizations should plan minimal, purpose-built folders and avoid redundant sets. Keeping folders lean can reduce notification noise and improve navigation.

Sharing rules, sync behavior, and use cases (9to5Google, News9Live)

As reported by News9Live, a single folder link can let recipients join all included chats in one tap, simplifying community distribution and event onboarding (https://www.news9live.com/technology/app-news/telegram-v9-6-update-brings-shareable-chat-folder-web-apps-within-chats-and-more-au137-2115949). Those rules also imply you cannot include private channels or groups without invite rights, and recipients’ copies can evolve independently.

Because edits after sharing may not propagate, maintainers commonly regenerate links for major changes. This behavior helps avoid unexpected auto-joins while keeping recipients in control of what they add.

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