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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 (https://t.me/+phonenumber) only work if the recipient has enabled "Allow finding by phone number" in their Telegram privacy settings. They do not support pre-filled messages. Use these only when you specifically want to link to a phone-verified account rather than a username.
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, for username-based links. Append ?text=Your%20message to the link. When someone clicks it, Telegram opens with the message pre-loaded in the input field. They still need to tap Send. Phone-number links do not support pre-filled messages.
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 are public, support pre-filled messages, and work for anyone. Phone links (https://t.me/+number) only work if the recipient enabled phone discovery in their Telegram privacy settings, and they do not support pre-filled text.
What is the difference between t.me and telegram.me?
t.me and telegram.me are the same domain — t.me is just the short version. Both https://t.me/username and https://telegram.me/username open the same Telegram conversation. Use t.me for sharing since it is shorter.