How to give an administrator the right to publish posts

To give an administrator the right to publish posts in a Telegram channel, open the channel, go to Settings > Administrators, select the user, and enable the "Post Messages" permission. This process takes less than a minute and can be done from any Telegram client — mobile, desktop, or web. Below is a complete guide covering every detail you need to know.

Understanding Administrator Rights in Telegram Channels

Telegram channels operate on a permission-based system where the channel owner has full control over what each administrator can and cannot do. Unlike groups, where admins often share broad powers, channel admin rights are granular — you can assign specific capabilities to each person.

The "Post Messages" permission is one of the most important rights you can grant. An administrator with this permission can create new posts, edit existing ones, and publish content on behalf of the channel. Without it, an admin might be able to manage subscribers or change settings but will have no ability to publish anything.

Types of Administrator Permissions

Telegram offers the following permissions for channel administrators:

  • Post Messages — Create and publish new posts
  • Edit Messages of Others — Modify posts made by other admins
  • Delete Messages of Others — Remove posts from other admins
  • Invite Users via Link — Generate and share invite links
  • Manage Chat — Access channel statistics and manage general settings
  • Manage Video Chats — Start and manage live streams
  • Add New Admins — Promote other users to administrator status (owner-only by default)

Each permission can be toggled independently, giving you precise control over what each team member can do.

Step-by-Step Guide: Granting Post Publishing Rights

Step 1: Open Channel Settings

Open your Telegram channel and tap or click on the channel name at the top of the screen. This opens the channel info panel. On desktop, you can also click the three-dot menu (⋯) in the top-right corner and select "Info" or "Manage Channel".

Step 2: Navigate to Administrators

Scroll down in the channel info panel and tap "Administrators". You will see a list of all current administrators, including yourself as the owner. If the channel is new, you may be the only one listed.

Step 3: Add a New Administrator or Edit an Existing One

To add a new admin:
1. Tap "Add Admin" at the top of the administrator list
2. Search for the user by their username, name, or phone number (if they are in your contacts)
3. Select the user from the search results

To edit an existing admin:
1. Simply tap on their name in the administrator list

Step 4: Enable "Post Messages"

You will now see a list of toggles for each permission. Find the "Post Messages" switch and turn it on (it should appear blue or highlighted). This is the critical permission that allows the admin to create and publish content.

If you also want the admin to manage other people's content, consider enabling:
- "Edit Messages of Others" — useful for fixing typos in team members' posts
- "Delete Messages of Others" — helpful for content moderation

Step 5: Set a Custom Title (Optional)

At the bottom of the permissions screen, you can assign a custom admin title — for example, "Editor", "Content Manager", or "Author". This title appears next to the admin's name in the admin list but does not show publicly in channel posts (channel posts always display the channel name, not individual admins).

Step 6: Save Changes

Tap "Done" or "Save" in the top-right corner. The user will receive a notification that they have been made an administrator. Their new permissions take effect immediately.

How Publishing Works for Administrators

Once an administrator has the Post Messages permission, they can publish content exactly as the owner does. Here is what they should know:

  • Posts appear under the channel name, not the admin's personal name. Subscribers will not see who specifically published each post.
  • All message types are available: text, photos, videos, documents, polls, voice messages, and media groups (albums).
  • Scheduled posts: Admins with posting rights can also schedule messages for future publication by long-pressing the send button and selecting "Schedule Message".
  • Silent messages: Admins can send posts without triggering subscriber notifications by choosing "Send Without Sound".

Signature Feature

If you want to identify which admin wrote which post, Telegram offers a "Sign Messages" option in the channel settings. When enabled, each post will display the admin's name at the bottom. To enable it:

  1. Go to Channel Settings
  2. Find "Sign Messages" and toggle it on

This is useful for channels with multiple authors, such as news desks or editorial teams.

Managing a Multi-Admin Publishing Team

For channels like @TechNewsDaily with 50,000+ subscribers or @CookingRecipes with a team of five content creators, managing admin permissions carefully becomes essential.

Recommended Permission Setups

Content Writer / Author:
- Post Messages: ✅
- Edit Messages of Others: ❌
- Delete Messages of Others: ❌
- Invite Users via Link: ❌
- Manage Chat: ❌

Senior Editor:
- Post Messages: ✅
- Edit Messages of Others: ✅
- Delete Messages of Others: ✅
- Invite Users via Link: ✅
- Manage Chat: ✅

Marketing Manager:
- Post Messages: ❌
- Edit Messages of Others: ❌
- Delete Messages of Others: ❌
- Invite Users via Link: ✅
- Manage Chat: ✅

This layered approach ensures that each team member has exactly the access they need — nothing more, nothing less.

Tips & Best Practices

  • Start with minimal permissions. Grant only the "Post Messages" right initially. You can always add more permissions later. It is much safer to expand access than to revoke it after a mistake has been made.
  • Use the "Sign Messages" feature for accountability. When multiple admins post content, enabling signatures helps you track who published what — invaluable for editorial teams and content audits.
  • Create a content calendar outside Telegram. Even though Telegram supports scheduled posts, coordinate with your team using a shared document or project management tool so admins do not accidentally publish duplicate or conflicting content.
  • Review admin lists regularly. At least once a month, go through your administrator list and remove anyone who no longer needs access. Former team members or freelancers should not retain posting rights.
  • Test with a private channel first. If you are onboarding a new admin, consider having them practice posting in a private test channel before publishing to your main audience. This prevents formatting mistakes from reaching subscribers.
  • Consider web presence alongside Telegram. Services like tgchannel.space can automatically export your channel content to an SEO-optimized web blog, making posts accessible to search engines regardless of which admin published them.

Common Mistakes

Mistake 1: Giving "Add New Admins" permission too freely
Why it's wrong: An admin with this right can promote anyone else to admin, potentially granting full access to unauthorized users. This creates a security chain reaction.
How to avoid: Reserve the "Add New Admins" permission for the channel owner only, or at most one highly trusted deputy.

Mistake 2: Not removing posting rights from former team members
Why it's wrong: A person who no longer works with your channel can still publish content, potentially posting inappropriate material to thousands of subscribers.
How to avoid: Create a checklist for offboarding team members that includes revoking Telegram admin rights immediately.

Mistake 3: Granting admin rights to bots without understanding their scope
Why it's wrong: Some bots require admin access to function, but giving a bot "Post Messages" permission means it can publish anything. A misconfigured bot could spam your channel.
How to avoid: Only grant bots the specific permissions they need. Read the bot's documentation carefully before promoting it to admin.

Mistake 4: Confusing group admin rights with channel admin rights
Why it's wrong: In groups, admins can send messages by default. In channels, the "Post Messages" permission must be explicitly enabled — it is not granted automatically when someone is made admin.
How to avoid: Always verify the individual permission toggles after adding a new channel admin. Do not assume any permissions are on by default.

Mistake 5: Forgetting to enable "Edit Messages of Others" for editors
Why it's wrong: If your workflow involves one person writing and another editing, the editor cannot fix posts unless they have this specific permission. They will only be able to edit their own posts.
How to avoid: For editorial workflows, always pair "Post Messages" with "Edit Messages of Others" for senior editors.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an administrator delete their own posts?
Yes. Any admin who has the "Post Messages" permission can delete posts they personally created. To delete posts made by other admins, they need the separate "Delete Messages of Others" permission.

Is there a limit to how many administrators a channel can have?
Telegram allows up to 50 administrators per channel. For most channels, this is more than enough. If you need more, consider using bots to automate some admin tasks.

Will subscribers know when a new admin is added?
No. Adding or removing administrators does not generate any notification visible to subscribers. Only the promoted user receives a private notification about their new role.

Can I grant posting rights temporarily?
Telegram does not have a built-in "temporary admin" feature. You must manually add and remove admin rights. For scheduled or time-limited access, set a personal reminder to revoke the permission after the needed period.

Can an admin see channel statistics?
Only if they have the "Manage Chat" permission. Post publishing rights alone do not grant access to channel analytics such as subscriber growth, post views, or engagement metrics.