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Free Telegram Link Generator

Generate a t.me link for your Telegram username or phone number in seconds. Add an optional pre-filled message, copy the link, and download a QR code — free, no sign-up required.

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Create and test your Telegram link

Choose username or phone number. Enter a public username with or without @, or an international phone number with its country code. Add an optional draft message, copy the generated link, and use Test link to open it.

For example, @example_support becomes https://t.me/example_support. A phone link has the format https://t.me/+12025551234. Use your own account details; these are format examples.

Verify the destination and draft text on mobile and desktop before publishing. For public channels, visitors may not have permission to write, so draft text may not appear. Private invite links must be created inside Telegram.

  • Use the public username rather than a display name or full URL.
  • Check phone discovery settings if a phone link cannot find the account.
  • Scan the QR code before printing it on business cards or flyers.
  • Use a separate ShortIQ short link for each placement to compare clicks.

What Is a t.me Link and How Is It Free to Create

A t.me link (Telegram link) is a free direct URL that opens a specific Telegram conversation when clicked. The format is https://t.me/username for personal accounts and public channels, and https://t.me/+phonenumber for phone-based contacts. Telegram provides these links for free — no subscription or premium plan is required to use them.

This generator creates the correct t.me link format for you instantly and lets you test it, copy it, and download a QR code — all without logging in or creating an account anywhere.

For businesses using Telegram for support or sales, adding a pre-filled message to the link removes friction. When a customer clicks, the message field is pre-loaded with context like your product name or campaign source, so your team knows exactly why they are writing.

  • Add to your website contact section alongside WhatsApp and email
  • Include in email signatures for instant Telegram access
  • Use in Instagram, Twitter, LinkedIn, and TikTok bios
  • Print on business cards and flyers using the QR code

Username Links vs Phone Number Links

Username links (https://t.me/username) are the standard format for any public-facing Telegram link. Anyone can open them regardless of whether they have your number saved. They support pre-filled messages using the ?text= parameter and work for personal accounts, channels, groups, and bots.

Phone number links use an international number, for example https://t.me/+12025551234. Whether the account can be found depends on Telegram privacy settings. Phone links also support a draft message using ?text= when the visitor can write in the chat. Prefer a username link when you do not want to publish your phone number.

How to Create a Telegram Channel or Group Link

If you have a public Telegram channel or group with a username set, the link format is the same: https://t.me/channelname or https://t.me/groupname. Enter the channel or group username (without the @) into the generator above and it will produce the correct t.me link.

For private groups or channels without a public username, Telegram generates an invite link instead. You can find this inside Telegram under the group settings by selecting "Invite to Group via Link." These invite links have a different format (https://t.me/+randomcode) and cannot be generated outside of Telegram itself.

  • Public channel link: https://t.me/channelname
  • Public group link: https://t.me/groupname
  • Private invite link: generated inside Telegram settings only
  • Bot link with start param: https://t.me/botname?start=campaign

Adding a Pre-Filled Message to Your t.me Link

The ?text= parameter lets you pre-load a message into the Telegram chat window before the user types anything. For example: https://t.me/yourusername?text=Hi%2C%20I%20found%20you%20from%20your%20website opens a chat with that message already filled in. The user still needs to tap Send — it is pre-filled, not auto-sent.

This is widely used in marketing. You can create separate t.me links for each campaign (website, Instagram bio, email footer) with different pre-filled messages to tell your team how each customer found you.

Why marketers use this tool

  • Generate a free t.me link for any Telegram username or phone number instantly
  • Add a pre-filled message so every conversation starts with context
  • Download a QR code for business cards, flyers, and print campaigns
  • Works for personal accounts, business accounts, channels, and bots
  • Runs entirely in your browser — no account or sign-up required

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Telegram t.me link?

A t.me link is a direct URL that opens a Telegram conversation when clicked. The format is https://t.me/username for personal accounts and public channels. It works on the Telegram mobile app, desktop app, and Telegram Web.

Is creating a t.me link free?

Yes, completely free. Telegram provides t.me links to all users at no cost — no premium plan required. This generator also creates and formats the link for free with no sign-up.

Can I add a pre-filled message to a Telegram link?

Yes. Username and phone-number links support ?text=Your%20message where the visitor can write in the chat. The text is a draft; the visitor still needs to tap Send. The generator encodes the message for you.

How do I create a Telegram link for my channel or group?

If your channel or group has a public username, the link is simply https://t.me/channelname. Enter the username (without @) in the generator above. For private groups without a username, you must use the invite link generated inside Telegram settings.

Does the link work for Telegram bots?

Yes. Use https://t.me/botusername to link to any bot. You can also append ?start=value — for example https://t.me/botname?start=campaign — to pass a start parameter to the bot when the user opens it.

What is the difference between a t.me username link and a phone link?

Username links use a public username. Phone links (https://t.me/+number) expose the international phone number and depend on the recipient's privacy settings. Both formats support draft text where messaging is allowed.

What is the difference between t.me and telegram.me?

t.me and telegram.me are different domains supported by Telegram for the same link format. Both https://t.me/username and https://telegram.me/username open the same Telegram conversation. Use t.me for sharing since it is shorter.