Telegram has achieved a leading position among messaging applications Standing out for its continuous updates and exclusive features, even though WhatsApp still surpasses it in total number of users. Thanks to a policy of integrating new tools, advanced privacy options, and the possibility of automation, Telegram has become the favorite of millions of people and companies to communicate and organize tasks efficiently..
Telegram currently has over 700 million active users, a figure unthinkable just a few years ago. Beyond being simply a chat app, Telegram lets you create secret chats, send large files, edit photos and videos, and even schedule automatic messages.This last feature is especially useful for those looking to automate reminders, greetings, business announcements, or any type of communication that needs to be sent at a specific time without having to keep track of the exact time.
In this guide we show you how to schedule messages on telegram Using the native feature, you can also explore alternatives through third-party apps like Wasavi or SKEDit, as well as advanced automations with bots and reminders. You'll discover all the available options, the benefits of each method, and the differences between scheduling messages on mobile, desktop, groups, channels, and yourself.
Why schedule messages in Telegram?
Scheduling messages in Telegram is one of the most valued functions both by individual users and by businesses and community administrators. This feature allows:
- Save time: You don't need to worry about sending messages at specific times. You can plan all your communication in advance.
- Avoid forgetfulness: Perfect for reminders, birthday greetings, periodic notices or important messages that you don't want to go unnoticed.
- Automate work tasks: Company announcements, meeting reminders, scheduled event notices, and internal communications.
- Respect time zones and personal schedules: Ideal for sending messages at times that are convenient for your recipients, avoiding disturbing people who are in other time zones or resting.
The feature is available in both individual chats and groups and channels, making it easy to communicate in any setting.
Native functionality for scheduling messages in Telegram
Telegram includes the option to schedule messages as standard., without the need to download any add-ons or external apps. It's available on Android, iOS, and also in desktop versions for Windows, Mac, and Linux, as well as a web app.
Key features:
- There is no limit on scheduled messages: You can schedule as many messages as you want in any chat, group, or channel.
- Precise choice of date and time: Allows you to select the exact day, month, year and minutes for complete control over the sending time.
- Sending even if the device is off: Scheduled messages are stored on Telegram's servers, so they will be sent even if you are offline or your phone is turned off at the time.
- Possibility to schedule messages for yourself: Perfect for using Telegram as a reminder or personal notes tool.
- Private visibility until dispatch: The recipient will only see the message when the scheduled date and time arrives.
This feature can be used in private conversations, groups, channels and even in the section "Saved messages" to schedule personal reminders.
How to schedule a message on Telegram step by step
- Access Telegram on your mobile phone, tablet, computer, or from the web. Make sure you have the app updated from the Play Store, App Store, Microsoft Store, or your device's store.
- Enter the chat, group, channel, or conversation with yourself where you want to schedule the message.
- Compose your message normally in the text field. You can copy/paste long texts, add emojis, links, etc.
- Don't hit the send icon right away: Instead, press and hold (long press) the send button (the blue arrow).
- A menu will appear that allows you to “Send silently” or “Schedule message”. Press the option "Schedule message".
- A calendar and time selector will open. Choose the exact date and time you want the message to be sent (you can schedule messages days, months, or even a year in advance).
- Press the blue confirmation button. The message will be scheduled and displayed in a special section visible only to you until it's automatically sent.
To consider: The recipient will only receive the scheduled message on the set date. Until then, you can edit, delete, reschedule, or immediately send the message from the scheduled messages menu, identifiable by a calendar icon in the corresponding conversation.
Advanced scheduling and automation options
In addition to the function integrated into Telegram, there are third-party applications y specialized bots that expand the possibilities for automation, integration, and recurring scheduling. These solutions are ideal for advanced users, businesses, or those who require specific features such as recurring messages, sending to groups of contacts, cross-platform integration, or automatic executions based on external events.
Wasavi: Advanced scheduling of messages across multiple apps
Wasavi is a free, multipurpose app for Android that allows you to schedule messages on Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, Facebook Messenger, Viber, and other platforms. It's one of the most comprehensive apps for managing messages sent to multiple recipients, including groups and contact lists, with the advantage of scheduling very long messages or distributing them to a large group of people at once.
- Install Wasavi from the Google Play Store.
- Grant the required permissions to access your contacts and notifications.
- Select “Schedule Message” from the app menu.
- Select contacts (you can select multiple recipients at once).
- Set the date and time from the built-in calendar. Allows scheduling months or years in the future.
- Compose the message and select the destination app (Telegram, WhatsApp, Signal, etc.).
- Confirm the submission and Wasavi will notify you of the scheduling. The app will execute the action automatically, even in bulk mode.
Advantages of Wasavi: Allows you to send the same message to large groups, schedule multiple recurring messages, and edit or delete schedules before sending them. It's ideal for businesses or community managers who require more control and flexibility.
SKEDit: Automate and repeat scheduled messages
Another advanced alternative is SKED, also for Android, allows you to schedule single or recurring messages (hourly, daily, weekly, monthly, or yearly). In addition to Telegram, it supports WhatsApp, SMS, email, and more. It's especially suitable for those who need to repeat messages at regular intervals, such as reminders, event alerts, or promotional campaigns.
- Download and install SKEDit from the Google Play Store.
- Create a new scheduling task by choosing Telegram as the destination app.
- Select recipients from your contact list.
- Write your message and use the file attachment features if necessary.
- Set the date and time, and define the repetition frequency if required.
- Review or edit all pending tasks in the SKEDit admin section.
SKEDit offers the "Ask before sending" option to avoid conflicts with your device's screen lock or restricted permissions. This way, you can validate each scheduled send according to your needs.
Bots and external automations for Telegram
For those looking for a professional level of automation, Telegram allows bot integration and external tools such as Botize to post automated messages to groups, channels, private chats, or send them to yourself. These solutions are ideal for managing tasks from a web dashboard and taking advantage of pre-designed formulas that can be customized in detail.
Bots can trigger messages upon detecting external events, schedule repetitive posts, manage alerts, and coordinate automated responses connected to APIs, RSS feeds, news channels, and more.
How to edit, delete, or reschedule scheduled messages in Telegram
Telegram gives you flexibility to manage scheduled messages up to the moment of sending. This includes the ability to edit, delete, send manually before the date, or modify the date and time according to your needs.
- Enter the chat where you have a scheduled message (identifiable with the calendar icon).
- Click the calendar icon to access the list of scheduled messages.
- Long-press the message to display options: you can edit the text, reschedule the time, send it immediately, or delete it before sending.
- If you edit the content, the updated message will be sent on the scheduled date. If it has already been sent, Telegram allows you to edit it according to current message editing guidelines.
Note: If you delete a scheduled message, it will disappear and will never be sent. If you reschedule it, simply change the sending time without losing the original content.
Schedule messages from the desktop app and the web version
Scheduling messages from Telegram Desktop and Web continues exactly the same logic than on mobile. Compose your message, right-click (instead of long-pressing) the send button, and select "Schedule Message." You can also access the list of scheduled messages in each chat to manage, cancel, or edit future messages, both for yourself and for other users or groups.
Creative and professional uses of message scheduling
The ability to schedule messages in Telegram not only makes personal life easier, but it has also become a fundamental tool in professional and community settings. Some examples:
- Personal reminders: From the "Saved Messages" section, you can schedule alerts so you don't forget key tasks.
- Birthday and event greetings: Schedule greetings, anniversaries, or any special messages and never forget a date again.
- Business announcements and campaigns: Send meeting reminders, change notices, product launches, or recurring messages to work teams.
- Community and channel management: Schedule informative messages, rules of coexistence, periodic publications or news related to your groups or channels.
- Technical support and customer service: Automate responses, incident notifications, scheduled support alerts, and more.
Thanks to continuous improvements and the integration of additional tools, Telegram's message scheduling feature offers truly advanced and professional flexibility, adapting to any need, whether personal, professional, or for communities. Explore the different options and experience more efficient and automated communication.