In Telegram, unlike other social networks where comments are available by default, the process of setting up messages from users requires certain actions. This often raises questions from channel owners. How to enable comments on a Telegram channel? How to manage them and can they be disabled?
In this article, we will discuss all stages in detail: from creating a related chat for commenting on posts to the nuances of their setup and management. ## How to Connect Discussion So, you have created a Telegram channel and want your subscribers to freely discuss posts. Let's break down step by step how to enable comments in the community and configure them to suit your needs. ### Step 1: Go to Channel Settings \*\*On a mobile device:\*\* 1. Tap the channel photo in the top right corner. 2. The community description will open. Tap "Channel Settings". !\[9049bf0e-24eb-48d8-b3c0-db83840b033d.png\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/rh5/ye6/rh5ye6kkf7jjmtyywzb8o1g3g0877v8b.png "9049bf0e-24eb-48d8-b3c0-db83840b033d.png") \*\*On desktop version:\*\* 1. Click on the three dots in the top right corner. 2. Select "Manage Channel". !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXc8wZ\_Rt7Y1y\_ahSnVC7QkvtdwlIJPJ2N-0iQA\_oYEHGm1NKMC77DKC6e9zKUccT6UVyv5upUlk\_XZxoSm10GGXQZoIThOnjtxoMGyXFFcWt8wTr7GZKGcpdvFvYNHgXcOCz2BJFQ) ### \*\*Step 2: Go to the Discussion Section\*\* 1. Find the "Discussion" section in settings.!\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXdX2pcpOj6wq2HpH2NllZNkoJvJL25WIMIvhuzUy4UokFtW8KYjjn9iB9wAxM8lgGIQf8Cu6Ak2s2bgLx9mvtL72q9gxT3dpMJUNT6DyAjKGO\_ZKR128Gr53XtlaV2uPQ5SMl9gvw) 2. Press the "Create Group" button. 3. If you already have a group for discussions, you can choose it. If not, create a new one. !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXcfKvDoRUclHauCmm6GdwGZd8-S21BOENnXV3Tw3brHNT53yzOPSXv0qIhhvL6Vq5P6kpsSHOQFz9P\_NIAh48qL5dxusW10mnZaeFmxBZLIjn\_xWZ-Y-JkwSa-6ifIpObY48r7t2g) ### Step 3: Create a Group for Comments 1. \*\*Add a chat photo.\*\* It is recommended to use the channel's main photo so that subscribers do not get confused. This will help them understand that they are sending messages to the correct place. 2. \*\*Group name.\*\* You can keep the default name or create an original name for discussions. 3. \*\*Setting automatic message deletion.\*\* Telegram allows you to set up automatic message deletion after a specified time. !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXeJN2x\_zHRaytW9U2pN8uTVeaI26Et4gmV-RDtHznulZ02KRGJitkF5xQdavxuOXHgyHKzRdckg0BPX32IAbUdHjlr48It-\_ZVYV6\_fM5iQ1IhEd4\_iwc4-rInSLr4LmxkTyNbsfg) ### Step 4: Finish Configuration 1. After filling in all the necessary information, click the "Create" button in the top right corner.!\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXfvEBxG18tBWYQEfzWUEXj9psgIRA6eR6pSZvtnt37iEezWPpm322IXpePkqEQBNzWR3PiTBQpx0pfY2KOlo\_A8ualq953ZujuvduaH2VRjlA7gBhkAa8xmKGFECQ5OHLH01vJv) 2. Done! Comments are now connected to the channel.!\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXd2JQiTxkwmaHjVrBLRuUJOpsa2BvkaRKEGIl5TynKUkq\_45lM\_JEnGneq4iO8zijte17Ukfff5CSfttlvslUyuamPo1rr4iOj0k70FvJxNFhPJfk5sWE3G5vxBJ9QyZ7M5hQLQ) ### How It Works? - Under each post, there will be a "Comments" button. !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXdCYfZap\_xrh1tvQz6kd8FQ4a35ICN\_6oz1VlwZpndSH5iQepRw\_Nx71dg8h8ibmlAGXEMEKNXU7RMCGSLwVf6iXsGcY2gOibOgZL2eH9PttiC3zynjtxFn0fpFE\_AdHQbMWJ2o8Q) - Subscribers will be able to click on it and join the discussion of this post. !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXey-4kEan-wfm-dx9dww4YxjJwvdUyJ-gcbuhveb7bZ2TQUdtRq9Jv-nKYJjpCE90hjCLLZ7YZj6XKJHyA3Sq1\_-UObASBC1gEdnIff1gpaPhN7RjX\_Z0-tpqvs9LI0cUs93Vwy) - All messages will be stored in the connected group, and you can manage them: moderate, delete, or reply. ## How to Manage Comments After connecting discussion to your Telegram channel, it is important to learn how to manage it. Telegram offers flexible settings that allow you to control user messages and protect the community from spam. ### Setting Group Member Permissions To avoid spam and unwanted messages, you can limit the capabilities of group members. 1. Go to the settings of the group connected to the channel and click "Permissions".!\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXc3RSO-vjEQcN7fme1fBGlCKh1aktzuNW9dkC5VIuPfHE1IvwMjUj1RhDS4Ukg-XFoT\_b52qFXxtHVy\_J6SnhYIFzvXtEa7dLxXHMJRDrjfok7JH4z\_UmxAN4obc13-tIMyTHTX) 2. Find the "Group Members Capabilities" section. 3. Here you can: - \*\*Prohibit sending voice messages.\*\* - \*\*Prohibit sending links to external resources.\*\* - \*\*Prohibit sending files.\*\* - \*\*Prohibit creating polls.\*\* !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXcsbTe7drSfp6ORtNJPQgLY-t6im3ZJdKBl7LgTYW5P2F631xu3jYGMeTRVPTMJfl3m6UOwrbaQYM5di5uf-DKiPtm20qaHsXHOcoNU\_p8HXc7bCQPywvwxmD0m7mwaSJhHbGV2) You can also set slow mode. Slow mode is a useful feature that allows you to limit the frequency of messages sent by participants. This is especially relevant for active groups with a large number of comments. If a participant violates the rules, you can add them to the blacklist. A blocked user will no longer be able to write comments in the group. !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXcNkU5jsxvLFAUaqyzOLO5vSo1Jm2SXfev9ExVZ1O4t\_rTDc0JwroF6QGifQXHyu4Q7AMG9gZd8hyTXkaYdwZQnd-yeYo79vxdRlbwwdYd0qlaiqo4PvTZOwiZCY2jJBAeyW5HHEw) ## Comment Moderation Controlling discussions is an important stage in managing a Telegram channel, especially if there is an active audience in the community. It helps to maintain order in messages, remove spam, block violators, and answer subscriber questions. Telegram offers convenient moderation tools that allow you to delegate these tasks to other users without giving them full control over the channel. ### Why Comment Moderation is Needed? - \*\*Fighting spam.\*\* Removing unwanted messages, advertisements, and flood. - \*\*Maintaining order.\*\* Ensuring compliance with discussion rules. - \*\*Feedback.\*\* Answering subscriber questions and maintaining dialogue. - \*\*Reputation protection.\*\* Removing offensive or inappropriate comments. ### How to Set Up Comment Moderation in Telegram 1. Find the "Administrators" section in group settings.!\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXdU162etd4FZCnZsysu\_zWXPdjB0nO78iV2CBSqQ2FN0xvzh6ayJB\_gdj2Xm9hZWZr6FbJxfBjfCvQIziSDVjMg\_HZvuR7eomu-6lYk3ojWGSvoeJjdgUKo-jgnJrEnhCLW0ikP) 2. Press the "Add Administrator" button.!\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXd5wtg7MKrQPILUR53i0\_DUJFILokPgsiPGBBnNdBuFC\_z0l7FGzHGHMPQGzFt6\_ReuOAfLWajgYeM0DE3H\_oek1AgiFkTi2NtJs\_W6RCcsL1fogUEO7S39DidBSRIGpBJ35DDf) 3. Select the user you want to grant moderator rights to. After adding a user as an administrator, configure their permissions.Note: The group administrator does not necessarily have to be the channel administrator. This means you can appoint a moderator who will respond to messages but cannot change published content. \*\*We have discussed, set up comment moderation in the Telegram channel. Use these tools to make discussions convenient, safe, and useful for your audience.\*\* ## How to Disable Comments Disabling discussion in a Telegram channel may be necessary in various situations, such as temporarily suspending user responses or preventing spam. It's important to note that it's not possible to restrict message posting for a specific individual post. 1. Go to settings. 2. Click on the "Discussion" section. 3. Click "Unlink Group" !\[\](http://postmypost.loc/storage/blog/content/AD\_/4nX/AD\_4nXe5jff8iAbceWOFmgzMC8Qka5oxVBybjN2MgoSWXLFyoHXGZ2HngmqNCZGXzKJ4Bz00JkXG8n-810otLOor\_8SIWwHlTScmSuniYknElgOLoorlItbA3tnxapv0n\_oaF90648AD) Be careful when disabling comments! 1. Without a linked group, users will not be able to respond to posts. 2. When unlinking a group, all subscriber messages will be removed from the channel. 3. If you decide to link a new group, note that older posts published before the creation of the new chat will not be commentable. \*\*Now you know how to enable comments on a Telegram channel and make your channel more interactive. By following this guide, you can easily set up discussions!\*\*
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