While the character limit is 255, try to fit into 200 characters. This way, users will be able to take in your text fast and efficiently. Reveal the essence of your channel and provide contact information. For example, you can add a bot name, link to your pricing plans, etc. You can invite up to 200 people from your contacts to join your channel as the next step. Select the users you want to add and click βInvite.β You can skip this step altogether. More>> Telegram desktop app: In the upper left corner, click the Menu icon (the one with three lines). Select βNew Channelβ from the drop-down menu. A Hong Kong protester with a petrol bomb. File photo: Dylan Hollingsworth/HKFP.
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