• The search box in Telegram is rather simple to use. It entails a single search for all content, including friends, groups, messages, and so on. For detailed instructions on how to find friends on Telegram, follow the steps below:
• On your favourite device, open Telegram.
• Start typing your friend's username into the search box at the top of the screen.
• Their account will appear under the 'Global Search' results if you don't have them as a contact.
• To start a conversation, tap on their username or avatar
• Tap 'Join' to join the channel if they're using it to speak with others.

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