ITG GLOBAL SCREENING

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By Admin March 16, 2026

How to efficiently add Telegram friends? First, filter out accounts that are actually active before adding them – it's much easier that way.

In Telegram operations, client communication, and friend expansion, adding friends on Telegram is a core action. Efficient Telegram friend-adding techniques can save a lot of time. Blindly adding inactive or unactivated accounts is a waste of effort. Screening accounts before adding them on Telegram, and focusing on truly effective accounts, ensures that every friend add is meaningful.

What problems can be solved by filtering contacts before adding Telegram friends?

The screening process before adding friends is not just about checking if an account exists; the core is accurately identifying the account's status. Key points to understand include:
  • Is the account activated? Please confirm that your number or ID is linked to your Telegram account.
  • Can the account be used normally? Distinguish between accounts that are not banned and can receive messages;
  • Recent activity level? Determines whether the user has logged in within the last 30 days;
  • Is there any duplication? Avoid having the same account submit multiple add requests.
Skipping the screening process and blindly adding Telegram friends will lead to many problems:
  • Adding an account that hasn't been activated? The system indicates the request is invalid after sending it, so it's a complete waste of effort;
  • Adding the same account repeatedly? This triggers platform risk control, restricting the use of the add function.
  • Accidentally added a banned account? This caused abnormal operation of your Telegram account;
  • Too many invalid friend requests? This lowers the friend acceptance rate and affects the account's ranking.
Screening helps us avoid invalid accounts, making our Telegram friend requests more precise and reducing unnecessary risks.

How to add friends more efficiently on Telegram?

There are multiple ways to add friends on Telegram. Combining the filtering results with the appropriate method can greatly improve efficiency. The core method is as follows:
  • How to add a phone number? Confirm you have activated Telegram and add the number through your contacts; this is suitable for use with familiar people.
  • How to add usernames/IDs? Filter valid usernames, search and add without exposing phone numbers;
  • How to add links? Generate a unique link that the recipient can click to add; suitable for batch expansion.
  • How do I add a mutual contact? Remind the other person to add you back to avoid restrictions on future private chats.
If the selection criteria are ignored, adding friends using only one method can easily lead to inefficiency.
  • Adding numbers using only mobile phone numbers? Without filtering, many numbers are invalid, resulting in a success rate of less than 30%.
  • Blindly sending out add links? They'll be ignored by accounts that haven't activated their accounts, resulting in extremely low usage rates.
  • Doesn't it differentiate between contact types? After adding someone, you can't chat privately, making your efforts a waste.
  • Adding unscreened accounts in bulk? This has been flagged as an abnormal operation, and the function to add accounts has been temporarily suspended.
Filtering contacts first and then selecting the addition method based on the scenario will make adding friends on Telegram more efficient and secure.

What are the advantages of screening tools over manual screening?

Compared to manually checking each account's status, filtering tools have a clear advantage in Telegram friend-adding scenarios, with the following core benefits:
  • Can the speed be increased even further? Batch processing of tens of thousands of accounts can be completed in just a few hours;
  • Can the judgment be made more accurate? Identify hidden banned accounts to avoid the risk of manual misjudgment;
  • Can the process be made simpler? No need for individual verification; the tool automatically marks account status.
  • Can the risk be reduced? Avoid invalid accounts and reduce risk control measures triggered by abnormal account additions.
Standard sieving tools can only meet basic needs, while professional tools can handle more details:
Standard tools: can only determine if an account is active, but cannot identify activity levels;
Professional tools: One-stop solution for checking account status, activity level, and duplicate accounts, adaptable to various addition scenarios.

How can I optimize the Telegram friend-adding process using a filtering tool?

By combining screening tools to streamline the process, from initial preparation to implementation, the steps are simple and easy to follow. The core process is as follows:

1. Preliminary preparation: Standardizing the account list

First, organize the Telegram accounts you want to add to avoid formatting issues affecting the screening process:
  • How to standardize the format? Organize by "Mobile Number/ID + Remarks", and add the country code for cross-border accounts;
  • How to handle redundant content? Remove spaces and invalid symbols, keeping only the core information;
  • How should the raw data be saved? A backup list should be created before screening to prevent accidental deletion of important accounts.

2. Tool Screening: Marking Valid Accounts

Launch the screening tool, set the screening rules, and quickly filter valid accounts:
  • How to select screening items? Select the three core functions: activation status, activity level, and duplicate/duplicate removal.
  • How are the activity criteria set? Accounts that log in within the last 30 days are defined as active, and invalid accounts are automatically marked.
  • How to export the results? Export by account status for easy addition later.

3. Precise addition: Strategies based on status

Based on the screening results, targeted actions were taken to add friends on Telegram:
  • How should we handle valid, active accounts? Prioritize adding them, and use personalized verification messages to increase the approval rate;
  • How to handle effective but inactive accounts? Add them at 2-3 day intervals to avoid concentrated operation risk control;
  • How to handle invalid accounts? Remove them directly without initiating a request to add them, saving time.
  • How to handle duplicate accounts? Keep the primary account to avoid adding duplicates and causing resentment.
After some operators used this process, their Telegram friend request acceptance rate increased from 42% to 88%, and their accounts did not receive any risk control warnings.

How to use ITG global filtering for automatic number filtering?

Using ITG global filtering to automatically filter Telegram accounts is a simple and easy-to-learn process. The core operations are as follows:
  • How to import an account list? Batch import organized accounts; Excel format supported.
  • How to select the screening function? Check the boxes for the core items: enable detection, activity level assessment, and duplicate removal;
  • How to customize parameters? Set activity thresholds and adapt to country codes for cross-border accounts;
  • How are the results synchronized? After screening, reports are generated and categorized, then synchronized to the add tool.
  • How to seamlessly integrate added actions? Initiate requests rhythmically, requiring minimal manual intervention.
This method ensures both the accuracy of the screening process and seamless integration with subsequent additions, requiring minimal manual intervention and significantly improving efficiency.
The key to efficiently adding Telegram friends is "screening before adding." Blindly skipping the screening process only wastes time and exposes you to risk management issues. By using screening tools to identify valid accounts and then combining that with appropriate adding methods, you can ensure that every addition is worthwhile.

Conclusion

The key to adding friends on Telegram isn't "adding a lot," but "adding the right ones." Screening tools help us quickly eliminate invalid and deactivated accounts, reducing risk and improving efficiency. Combined with ITG's automated screening capabilities, the friend-adding process becomes even more streamlined. Following the logic of "screening-categorizing-adding" allows for efficient expansion of your Telegram friend list, laying a solid foundation for future operations.

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