- Telegram lets you add 1 clickable URL in your bio (profile) directly. No formatting limits — paste any URL and it becomes clickable.
- Premium users can use HTML/Markdown formatting in bios for clickable text links.
- For multiple destinations (channels, courses, store), use a link-in-bio service like UniLink as your single Telegram bio link.
How to Add a Link to Telegram Bio (Mobile)
- Open the Telegram app (iOS / Android).
- Tap Settings (bottom right or Settings menu).
- Tap your name at the top.
- Tap Bio.
- Type or paste your URL (e.g.,
https://unil.ink/yourname). - Tap Done.
Telegram automatically detects URLs and makes them clickable in your bio. Bio limit is 70 characters for free users, 140 chars for Telegram Premium.
How to Add a Link to Telegram Bio (Desktop / Web)
- Open web.telegram.org or the desktop app.
- Click your profile icon (top left).
- Click Edit (pencil icon).
- In the Bio field, paste your URL.
- Save.
Telegram Bio Limits
| Element | Free users | Telegram Premium |
|---|---|---|
| Bio length | 70 chars | 140 chars |
| Display name | 64 chars | 64 chars |
| Username | 5-32 chars | 5-32 chars |
| Profile photo (animated) | No | Yes (animated emoji or video) |
| HTML formatting in bio | No | Yes (clickable text links) |
How to Make Clickable Text Links in Telegram Bio (Premium)
Telegram Premium ($4.99/month) supports formatted bios with clickable text links. Use Markdown:
[Click here](https://unil.ink/yourname)→ "Click here" becomes clickable.**Bold**for emphasis.__italic__for italics.
This is the only way to add multiple clickable links in your Telegram bio (still limited to the 140-char Premium budget).
How to Add Links to Telegram Channels
If you run a Telegram channel:
- Open the channel.
- Tap the channel name → Edit.
- In the Description field (255 chars), paste links.
- Save.
Channel descriptions support up to 255 characters — plenty of room for 2-3 URLs.
How to Add Links to Telegram Group Description
- Open the group.
- Tap the group name → Edit.
- In the Description field (255 chars), paste links.
- Save.
How to Pin a Link in Your Telegram Channel
For channels with many subscribers, pin a post with all your important links:
- Send a post with all your links (link-in-bio, website, podcast, store).
- Long-press the post → Pin.
- Confirm.
The pinned post stays at the top of the channel for all subscribers.
Why Use a Link-in-Bio for Telegram?
Telegram's 70-char bio cap is brutal. A link-in-bio solves it:
- 1 URL fits comfortably in the 70-char limit.
- Behind that 1 URL: unlimited destinations (your channels, podcast, courses, website, store).
- Click analytics show what your Telegram audience actually visits.
- Update the link-in-bio without editing your Telegram bio.
Best Links to Add to Telegram
- Link-in-bio URL — covers everything.
- Personal website.
- Other Telegram channels you run.
- YouTube channel.
- Podcast.
- Newsletter signup.
- Online store.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can you add a clickable link to Telegram bio?
Yes — paste any URL into your bio and Telegram auto-detects it as clickable. Premium users can also use Markdown for clickable text.
What's the Telegram bio character limit?
70 characters for free users, 140 characters for Telegram Premium subscribers.
Can I add multiple links to Telegram bio?
Free: 1-2 short URLs fit in 70 chars. Premium: 2-4 with Markdown text-link formatting in 140 chars. For more, use a link-in-bio.
Does Telegram show link previews?
Not in the bio (just plain clickable URLs), but yes in posts and messages. Disable per-link via the link options menu when sending.
How do I share my Telegram profile link?
Your profile URL is t.me/yourusername (must have a username set first via Settings → Username).
Key Takeaways
- Settings → tap your name → Bio → paste URL → Done.
- Bio limit: 70 chars (free) / 140 chars (Premium).
- Premium users can use Markdown for clickable text links.
- Channel descriptions support 255 chars (room for 2-3 URLs).
- Use a link-in-bio for multiple destinations.
One short link works in 70 characters
A UniLink URL fits in your Telegram bio with room to spare — and covers your channels, courses, podcast, store. Free with click analytics.