Telegram Usernames

Introduction

Telegram Usernames is a channel managed by the Telegram team to inform users about updates related to auctions for usernames and other items on the Telegram platform.

You can set up a public username on Telegram. It then becomes possible for other users to find you by that username — you will appear in contacts search under ‘global results’. This allows them to message you without needing to know your number. Public channels and groups can also have usernames.

If you mention usernames in Telegram messages, they become a link that opens the conversation, group, or channel. You can also use usernames outside of Telegram with the help of Telegram.me, and use links such as `t.me/username`, `username.t.me`, and `https://username.t.me`.

You can now buy short recognizable `@usernames` for personal accounts, public groups and channels. The auction for the best usernames is live on Fragment. The ownership of these collectible usernames is secured in the immutable ledger of TON, a fast and scalable blockchain network. Owners can add multiple username aliases to their personal account, group or channel.

Telegram users can list their usernames on Fragment for free without placing a starting bid:

- Once listed, the username will remain available for auction for an unlimited time — until the first bid is placed.

- A 7-day auction starts as soon as anyone places the first bid.

- After the auction ends, the platform fee and a one-time conversion fee will be deducted from the proceeds.

If you already own a collectible username, you can sell it or start a new auction at any time — without paying the conversion fee.