The short answer
- 1Premium subscribers can boost groups; enough boosts unlock extras for every member.
- 2A boost works like a vote you can move later, and a group's level can go down.
- 3Boost where you will feel it, and admins should ask once, not repeatedly.
In this article
A subscriber's vote for a group
Telegram Premium subscribers can boost groups and channels. Enough boosts raise a group's level, and each level unlocks extras for the whole group: some members pay and everyone benefits, free members included. How levels work and what a group gets is covered in how group boosts work; this page is about the boost from the point of view of the subscriber who gives it.
A boost is not money and not a message. It is closer to a vote that sits with one group until you move it. You can see where your boosts currently are, and move one to another group or channel later.
What a group boost unlocks for members
| Unlock | Who feels it |
|---|---|
| Voice message transcription for members | Everyone in the group, including free members; often the most useful one |
| A group emoji pack | Everyone can use it inside that group; see adding a group emoji pack |
| Group stories | The group can post stories, and replies land in the group itself; see posting a story as a group |
| Colors and a background | Everyone who reads the group; see customizing a group's appearance |
Giving a boost well
- Boost the group you actually use, where members will feel what it unlocks.
- Open the group's info and choose Boost Group, or follow a boost link an admin shared.
- Check where your boosts are from the boost screen before reassigning one; moving it takes it away from the other group.
- If you are an admin, ask once and explain why. Most members cannot boost at all, since only subscribers have boosts, so repeated requests leave them out.
FAQ
Who can boost a Telegram group?
Telegram Premium subscribers. Free members cannot boost but still use what the group unlocks.
Can I move my boost to another group?
Yes. You can reassign a boost later, which removes it from the group it was on.
Do boosted features stay forever?
No. Boosts last for a period, so a group's level and its unlocks can drop.
Sources
At a glance
- 1What
A subscriber's boost that raises a group's level.
- 2Unlocks
Transcription, group emoji, stories, colors for all members.
- 3Etiquette
Boost what you use; admins ask once with a reason.
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