– a new era of messaging

Getting started with Telegram is quick and secure. Follow these 5 simple steps to create and protect your account:

1. Download the app — Install Telegram from the official website or your device's app store.
2. Enter your phone number — Telegram uses your phone number as your unique identifier. You'll receive a verification code via SMS.
3. Set up your profile — Add a name and optional profile picture. You can also set a username for people to find you without sharing your number.
4. Enable two-factor authentication (2FA) — Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Two-Step Verification. Set a strong password and recovery email to add an extra layer of protection.
5. Review privacy settings — Control who can see your phone number, profile photo, last seen status, and more. Adjust these in Settings → Privacy and Security to match your comfort level.

With these steps, your Telegram account is both active and well-protected against unauthorized access.

Telegram is packed with powerful messaging tools that go beyond basic text. Here's how to make the most of them in 6 steps:

1. Send any media — Photos, videos, documents, and files up to 2 GB each. Just tap the attachment icon and choose your file.
2. Use voice and video calls — High-quality, end-to-end encrypted calls are just one tap away. Tap the phone or camera icon in any chat.
3. Schedule messages — Long-press the send button and choose "Schedule Message" to send at a specific time — perfect for time zones.
4. Edit or delete messages — Tap and hold any message to edit (up to 48 hours) or delete it for everyone (up to 48 hours).
5. Add reactions and replies — React to messages with emojis, reply directly to specific messages, or quote text for clarity.
6. Create polls and quizzes — Tap the attachment icon → Poll to create a poll or quiz. Great for group decisions or fun interactions.

These features make every conversation more engaging, efficient, and expressive.

Telegram groups are powerful community spaces. Set up and manage yours with these 4 essential steps:

1. Create a group — Tap the menu icon (or "New Group" on mobile), select members from your contacts, and give your group a name. You can add up to 200,000 members.
2. Set group permissions — As an admin, you can control who can send messages, add members, change group info, and more. Access these via Group Info → Permissions.
3. Add admins and bots — Promote trusted members to admins with specific rights. Add bots for moderation, welcome messages, polls, or automated tasks.
4. Use topics and folders — For large groups, enable Topics to organize discussions. Use chat folders to group related chats for easy access.

With these steps, you can build a thriving, well-organized community that scales effortlessly.

Telegram takes privacy seriously with multiple layers of protection. Here is a comprehensive 7-step breakdown of how your data stays safe:

1. End-to-end encryption — Secret Chats use MTProto encryption, ensuring only you and the recipient can read the messages. No one else, not even Telegram.
2. Self-destructing messages — In Secret Chats, you can set a timer for messages to auto-delete after being read — from 1 second to 1 week.
3. Cloud encryption — Regular chats are encrypted in the cloud with a distributed infrastructure, making them secure yet accessible across devices.
4. Two-step verification — Add an extra password to your account. If someone gets your SMS code, they still can't access your account without the 2FA password.
5. Passcode lock — Lock the app with a passcode, pattern, or biometrics (fingerprint / Face ID) to prevent unauthorized local access.
6. Privacy settings — Control exactly who can see your phone number, profile photo, last seen, and online status. You can also hide your IP address in calls.
7. Data minimization — Telegram collects minimal metadata. Your messages, media, and calls are not stored on servers in plain text, and your data is not sold to advertisers.

Together, these measures make Telegram one of the most secure messaging platforms available today.

Telegram is the ultimate tool for sharing files and media with no compromises. Follow these 5 steps to master file sharing:

1. Send large files — Attach any file up to 2 GB per file. Supported formats include documents, archives, APKs, PDFs, and more — just tap the attachment icon.
2. Share high-quality media — Photos and videos are sent in their original quality. You can choose to compress or send as a file for maximum fidelity.
3. Use Saved Messages — Send files to "Saved Messages" to store them in the cloud for later. This is your private, cross-device storage space.
4. Create albums and captions — Select multiple photos/videos to send as an album with a single caption. Add captions to individual files for extra context.
5. Stream and play media — Videos and music can be streamed directly in the app without downloading. Audio messages, voice notes, and video messages are all supported.

Whether you're a professional sharing large files or a casual user sending photos, Telegram handles it all seamlessly.

Telegram is designed for a multi-device world. Get started with 6 simple steps for seamless sync:

1. Install on all devices — Download Telegram on your phone, tablet, desktop, and even smartwatch. Available for Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, Linux, and Web.
2. Use the same phone number — Log in with the same phone number on every device. Your chats, contacts, and settings will automatically sync.
3. Enable cloud sync — Your messages, media, and files are stored in the Telegram cloud. No need to manually transfer anything — it's all there.
4. Pick up where you left off — Start a conversation on your phone, continue on your laptop. Your draft messages and scroll position are synced in real time.
5. Manage active sessions — Go to Settings → Devices to see all active sessions. You can remotely log out of any device for security.
6. Use Telegram Web and Desktop apps — Access your chats from any browser via Telegram Web, or download the dedicated desktop app for a native experience with features like voice calls and stickers.

With these steps, your Telegram experience becomes truly device-agnostic — always connected, always in sync.