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Joining a Telegram group without an invitation link is primarily achieved through Global Search for public communities or by being added directly by an administrator or member

1. Open the Telegram group you want to join (or ask a friend who is inside to do this).
2. Tap on the Group Name at the top to open the group info.
3. Tap Add Member (usually represented by a "+" icon or an "Add" button).
4. Select the contact you wish to add (or your own name if you are doing this from a secondary account).
5. Confirm the addition.

Step-by-Step: How to Join Without a Link

Scenario: An admin wants to add you to a private group but doesn’t want to generate or send you a clickable link (for security, to prevent forwarding, or to keep the group hidden). how+to+join+telegram+group+without+sharing+link+verified

• The admin must have you in their Telegram contacts (or be able to search for your exact username).
• The group’s privacy settings must allow members to add users (most private groups do; only “broadcast” channels restrict adding).

Global Search (Public Groups): Open Telegram and tap the Search Bar. Type the exact username of the group (e.g., @PythonChat) or relevant keywords. Public groups will appear in the results for you to tap and join. Joining a Telegram group without an invitation link

If you know the group’s unique username but don't have a clickable link, you can still find it manually. Open the Telegram group you want to join