How to Send Star Reactions as a Channel in Telegram: Channel Identity, Leaderboard Promotion & Creator Support
Promote your brand while supporting creators you love. Learn how to switch your Star Reaction sender identity from your personal user account to any channel you own. Claim top placement on public Star donor leaderboards, drive curious subscribers back to your channel, and build powerful B2B alliances across Telegram.
Sending stars on behalf of your channel places your channel's name and avatar in the post's public Top Donors list.
Subscribers who tap the star counter see your channel at the summit of the leaderboard with a one-tap join button.
100% of the stars sent are credited directly to the creator's channel balance for monetization or Toncoin withdrawal.
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Switch sender identity between your personal account and your channel to observe how leaderboard rankings display.
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Protocol specification for routing Star reactions on behalf of channel peers.
When you send star reactions as a channel, Telegram applies a unique promotional and financial attribution pipeline:
- Channel Peer Masking: The
as_channelparameter substitutes your personal account credentials with the public channel entity you administer, preventing exposure of your personal phone number or private profile. - Viral Referral Pathway: Other readers who notice your channel's top supporter placement can tap directly on the leaderboard chip to preview your channel and subscribe in one tap.
- Direct Balance Crediting: Stars are transferred from your Telegram Stars balance to the target channel's creator revenue balance, eligible for withdrawal in Toncoin (TON) or re-investment into Telegram Ads.
checklist How to React with Stars as a Channel
Promote your channel while supporting creators.
On any channel post that has Star Reactions enabled, tap the glowing Star reaction button.
In the star count selection panel, tap your profile avatar icon on the left. A sheet will slide up displaying all public channels you administer.
Choose your channel from the list. Select how many stars you want to send (e.g., 50, 100, 500) and confirm. Your channel appears instantly on the post's leaderboard.
table_chart Star Reaction Modes Comparison
| Sender Mode | Leaderboard Attribution | Audience Impact | Best Use Case |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal Account | Shows your personal name & avatar | Private appreciation | Supporting friends, creators, and private contacts. |
| Channel Identity | Shows your Channel title, icon & link | Public brand promotion | Networking, brand exposure, and cross-channel partnerships. |
| Anonymous Reaction | Hidden from public leaderboard | Zero public visibility | Donating confidentially without social recognition. |
