Star reactions on Telegram
How to send a Star reaction in a Telegram channel, how many Stars it costs, how to hide your name among the supporters, when it can be cancelled and how to turn Star reactions on in a channel.
A Star reaction ⭐ is a way to support a channel's author with Stars. The channel's admin turns it on, and the channel owner gets all the Stars from reactions.
How to send a Star reaction
- Under a post, tap the ⭐ reaction. If it is not there, the channel has not turned paid reactions on.
- Choose how many Stars to send.
- Confirm — the Stars go to the channel's balance.
You need Stars on your account. If you have none, buy them in the Shiba Bank bot — from 50 Stars.
See also: Reactions on Telegram.
Who sees that you supported the channel
A post shows a list of those who sent the most Stars. You do not have to be on it: you can hide your name, even after sending.
See also: How to send Stars anonymously.
Can a Star reaction be removed?
Only at once: right after sending, a notice with an "Undo" button appears — while it is on screen, you can cancel. After that the Stars are on the channel's balance and cannot be taken back. Only your name in the list of supporters can be hidden.
How to turn Star reactions on in your channel
Channel Settings → Reactions → enable paid reactions. The Stars build up on the channel's balance and can be withdrawn through Fragment — from 1,000 Stars, each one becoming available after 21 days. Step by step: how to withdraw Stars from a channel; other ways a channel receives Stars: Stars in a Telegram channel.
Frequently asked questions
How much does a Star reaction cost?
As many Stars as you decide to send — you choose the amount before sending.
Why don't I have a Star reaction?
The channel's admin turns it on in the reaction settings. If paid reactions are off, there is no star under the posts.
Can I send a Star reaction anonymously?
Yes: you can hide your name in the list of supporters — both before and after sending.
Where do the Stars from reactions go?
To the channel's balance, to its owner. They can withdraw them through Fragment.
How do I remove a Star reaction?
Only with "Undo" in the notice right after sending, while it is on screen. After that the Stars are with the channel — you can only hide your name among the supporters.
