Telegram link formats: public links, invite links and post links

Using the wrong link is the most common reason a Telegram order does not start. The same channel can be referred to in several ways, and each service accepts only certain formats.

Public channel or group

https://t.me/yourchannel. This is the format most services need. The username must be public and the channel must be discoverable.

A single post

Open the post, tap the menu and choose Copy Link. It looks like https://t.me/yourchannel/123, where the number is the post’s ID. Post view and reaction services need this link or a public channel link, depending on the package.

Private invite links

https://t.me/+AbCdEf works only on services that say private links are supported. Others cannot see inside a private channel.

Bots

Bot links look like https://t.me/yourbot. Some services require a referral link with ?start=code if you want users to start the bot with a parameter.

Check before ordering

1. Open the link in a private browser window. If it opens without logging in, it is public.
2. Check that the channel preview shows posts.
3. Confirm the service says it supports your link type.

If an order does not start

The usual causes: the channel is private, the username has changed, or a post link points to a deleted post. Fix the link and place a new order. See our post views guide for package choices.