Transferring the ownership of a Telegram channel or group involves promoting the new owner to admin with full rights and then relinquishing your own ownership. Here’s how you can do it:
Transferring ownership of a Telegram channel
Open the Channel Settings:
- Open Telegram and navigate to the channel you want to transfer.
- Tap the channel name at the top to access the channel info page.
- Tap the pencil icon (edit) in the top right corner.
Manage Administrators:
- Select “Administrators.”
- Tap “Add Admin” and select the new owner from your contacts or enter their username.
- Grant them full admin rights by enabling all permissions.
Transfer Ownership:
- Go back to the “Administrators” list.
- Tap on the new admin’s name and select “Transfer Ownership.”
- Follow the prompts to confirm the transfer. You may need to enter your account password and verify the action through a code sent to your phone.
Confirm the Transfer:
- Once the transfer is complete, the new owner will have full control over the channel.
Transferring ownership of a Telegram group
Open the Group Settings:
- Open Telegram and navigate to the group you want to transfer.
- Tap the group name at the top to access the group info page.
- Tap the pencil icon (edit) in the top right corner.
Manage Administrators:
- Select “Administrators.”
- Tap “Add Admin” and select the new owner from your contacts or enter their username.
- Grant them full admin rights by enabling all permissions.
Transfer Ownership:
- Go back to the “Administrators” list.
- Tap on the new admin’s name and select “Transfer Ownership.”
- Follow the prompts to confirm the transfer. You may need to enter your account password and verify the action through a code sent to your phone.
Confirm the Transfer:
- Once the transfer is complete, the new owner will have full control over the group.
Additional Notes
- Verification Requirements: To transfer ownership, the new admin must have a verified Telegram account (linked to a phone number) and have two-factor authentication enabled if it’s been set up for your account.
- Waiting Period: There might be a waiting period before the new owner can fully assume control, especially if the account or group is newly created.
By following these steps, you can successfully transfer the ownership of your Telegram channel or group to another user.
