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How to Lock Telegram Group Settings

Step-by-step guide: How to Lock Telegram Group Settings. Easy to follow with screenshots and examples.

Telegram /locks restrict what media types members can send. Useful for "announcement-only" groups, study groups (no memes), or kid-safe spaces (no photos).

Prerequisites

  • Bot admin with chat permission.

Step-by-step instructions

  1. 1

    /locks list

    See current locks.

    /locks list
  2. 2

    /locks photo off

    Block photo sends.

    /locks photo off
  3. 3

    Multiple at once

    /locks sticker off video off voice off

  4. 4

    Unlock

    /locks photo on.

Expected result

Members posting blocked media types get the message rejected.

Frequently asked questions

Can I lock URLs?

Use /antilink, /locks is for media types only.

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