Telegram Channels: How to Enable or Disable Comments Fast in 2025

Telegram channels are usually one-way: only the admin can post messages. By default, members of a channel cannot comment or chat under the posts.

If you have a Telegram channel and want to enable comments on Telegram channel posts, here you’ll learn how to allow comments in Telegram channel messages by using a Discussion Group (a linked chat for your channel).

How to Enable Comments on Your Telegram Channel

Enabling comments on a Telegram channel is done by linking a discussion group to your channel . Once linked, every new post in the channel will have a “comment” button that opens a comment thread for that post.

You must be the channel admin/owner to do this, and you’ll need an existing group (or create a new group) to link as the discussion. Follow the steps below to add comments to Telegram channel posts using the official discussion feature:

1. Open your Channel in Telegram and tap the channel name at the top.
2. Tap "Edit" or "Manage Channel" (it’s under the three-dot menu ⋮).
3. Select "Discussion" or "Set Discussion Group."
4. Choose a Group you already own, or create a new one.
5. Confirm by tapping "Link Group".

Done! Once the discussion group is linked, a comments button will automatically appear under each channel message (for new posts going forward). The button usually shows as a chat bubble icon with text like “Comments” or “X comments” (X being the number of comments). Channel subscribers can click this to view or add comments.

Important Notes:

• Subscribers Don’t Need to Join the Group: The linked discussion group can be private; subscribers do not have to manually join it to comment. If someone taps the comment button, Telegram will let them view and participate in that post’s comment thread even if they aren’t a member of the group . This makes it seamless – everyone on your channel can comment right away.
• All Posts Will Have Comments: After enabling, every new post in your channel will have a comments section by default . Currently, Telegram doesn’t allow enabling comments for only specific posts via the official method (it’s all or nothing). However, you can control individual posts by other means – more on that in the alternate methods section.
• Admin Control: The channel’s admins and group’s admins can moderate the comments. All comments appear in the discussion group chat, so moderators can manage them (delete messages, ban users, etc.) from the group side. Make sure to set group rules and add moderators if your community grows  .
• Update Telegram: Ensure your Telegram app is updated to the latest version. The discussion/comments feature was introduced in late 2020, so older versions of Telegram might not have it .

Now that you know how to allow comments in Telegram channel posts, let’s see how to turn this feature off if needed.

How to Disable Comments on Telegram Channel

If you enabled comments on your Telegram channel but later decide you no longer want subscribers to comment on posts, you can disable the comment feature anytime.

Disabling comments is basically done by unlinking or removing the discussion group from your channel’s settings. This will remove the comment button from your channel posts and prevent any new commenting.

Follow these steps to disable (remove) comments on a Telegram channel:

1. Open your channel and tap the name at the top.
2. Tap "Edit" or "Manage Channel."
3. Select "Discussion."
4. Tap "Unlink Group" and confirm.

Done! Comments are now disabled on your channel posts. After unlinking, your channel will no longer have a discussion group attached. Comments will be disabled. The comment button will disappear from all your channel posts (it may take a moment to update). Essentially, you have removed the comments section from your Telegram channel.

Note: You can re-enable comments anytime by linking a group again. Disabling (unlinking) doesn’t delete any existing comments in the old group; it just severs the connection. If you link a group again later, it will start fresh for new posts (old posts won’t retroactively get comment sections if they didn’t have one before). And yes – Telegram allows you to enable or disable comments (link/unlink discussion group) as often as you need .

If you want to remove the comment section only for a specific post (while keeping comments on for others), Telegram doesn’t offer a direct per-post toggle in the UI. A workaround is to delete that post’s forwarded message in the discussion group – this will remove its comment thread  . But generally, it’s simpler to just leave comments on or off for the whole channel.

Extra Tip: Boost Telegram Channel Interaction with SUCH Bots

To enhance your channel further, Telegram admins can use SUCH bots to automate customer service and improve user experience.

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For example, you can easily create a Telegram support chatbot to automatically answer your subscribers' common questions. This way, your members get instant help, stay engaged, and your channel becomes easier to manage.

Many admins also use bots to offer assistance or handle FAQs. This helps keep your channel organized and subscribers happy—even without enabling discussion groups.

Conclusion

Adding a comments section to your Telegram channel is a fantastic way to transform a passive broadcast into an active community. We’ve shown you how to enable comments on Telegram channel posts by linking a discussion group – this allows your subscribers to comment and discuss each post right in Telegram. We also covered how to disable comments on Telegram channel by unlinking the discussion group if you ever need to turn off the conversation.

With comments enabled, you can engage with your audience, gather feedback, and build a stronger community around your channel. Remember to moderate the discussion group to keep things civil, and set clear rules if necessary. If your channel grows, consider assigning admins to help manage the comments and ensure a positive environment.

Happy Telegramming, and enjoy the conversations on your channel!

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