What happened
Telegram Blog published this official Telegram update on March 1, 2026. The core announcement is straightforward: Member Tags, Login with Telegram, Disable Sharing, GIF Editing, Date Formatting, Voting Timestamps.
In today's update, we add tags to help group members show who they are, a setting to disable sharing messages in specific 1-on-1 chats, GIF editing and captions, new tools for signing up and logging in to apps and websites with Telegram -- and more.
Key details from the official release
In today's update, we add tags to help group members show who they are, a setting to disable sharing messages in specific 1-on-1 chats, GIF editing and captions , new tools for signing up and logging in to apps and websites with Telegram — and more.
Members in group chats can now add a tag next to their name — to show their role at work, what they study in school, and more. This helps you introduce yourself in neighborhood chats or highlight your interests in online communities.
Why it matters
For teams watching verification flows and user expectations around Telegram, official product updates like this are worth tracking early rather than after behavior changes show up in support.
Admins can choose whether group members are able to set their own tags or if only admins can assign them. Member tags of group admins are always displayed in a different color to make their roles clear.
