Telegram is one of the best instant messaging apps out there. Thanks to Telegram Premium’s higher group limit, media upload support, bots and other features, it is quite popular among the community and premium users. Like WhatsApp, anyone can see your mobile number on Telegram. However, if you are a member of some groups or channels, hide your phone number on Telegram to avoid spam.
As a security add-on, you can just share your username and hide your phone number on Telegram. The company’s privacy options are available on Android, iPhone, and desktop apps. We’ll start with the mobile apps and move on to Windows and Mac.
Hide your phone number on Telegram for Android
Telegram offers feature-rich mobile apps. Follow the steps below to secure your phone number from prying eyes on Telegram for Android.
Step 1: Open Telegram on Android.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu in the top left corner and open Settings.
Step 3: Select Privacy and security.
Step 4: Tap Phone number under Privacy.
Step 5: Under “Who can see my phone number?” menu, tap the radio button next to None.
You can also only allow your contacts to find you by phone number. Telegram offers the option to add exceptions for selected contacts.
Step 1: Go to Privacy and Security in Telegram settings (check the steps above).
Step 2: Select Phone number and tap Always allow.
Step 3: Add users and groups and let them check and find your account by phone number on Telegram.
After you hide your phone number on Telegram, you can share your username with others so they can find you on the platform.
Use Telegram anonymously without sharing phone number on iPhone
Telegram’s excellent security options are also available on iPhone. Here’s how you can access them.
Step 1: Open Telegram on your iPhone. Go to your account from the bottom right corner.
Step 2: Select Privacy and security.
Step 3: Tap Phone number.
Step 4: Select No one in the ‘Who can see my phone number’ menu.
Step 5: Select My Contacts in the ‘Who can find me by my number’ menu.
Step 6: Tap ‘Always share with’ and add an exception for the user to share your phone number.
Step 7: Select Telegram Contacts from the following menu and tap Done in the upper right corner.
From now on, only selected contacts will be able to see your phone number on Telegram.
Hide your phone number on Telegram for desktop
Telegram offers native apps on Windows and Mac. You can also adjust the privacy settings for your account without leaving the desktop.
Step 1: Open Telegram on Mac.
Step 2: Select the Settings gear.
Step 3: Click Privacy and Security. Open the phone number.
Step 4: Select No one in the “Who can see my phone number” menu.
You can also prevent strangers from finding you on Telegram by phone number.
Step 5: Click ‘Always share with’.
Step 6: Select ‘Add User or Group.’
Step 7: Select the Telegram user and group you want to share your personal phone number with. The above settings will not apply to your favorite contacts or groups.
After you secure your phone number from strangers on Telegram, you need to use your username to allow someone to add you on the platform. Others can find and start a conversation with your username on Telegram.
Setting up a username on Telegram
When you sign up for Telegram, the platform only asks for your phone number. You need to set up a username as an alternative method to contact on Telegram. We will use Telegram for iPhone as an example here.
Step 1: Open Telegram on your iPhone and go to Settings.
Step 2: Check profile name, mobile number and option to set username.
Step 3: Enter your preferred username from the following menu. You can use az, 0-9 and underscore. The minimum length is five characters. Click Done.
From now on, you can share your Telegram username with someone to start a conversation. You don’t need to share your phone number with strangers.
Can people see your number on Telegram
People in your contact list can see your number on Telegram. If you are a member of a group or community on the platform, other strangers cannot see your number. Now they can just glance at your username.
Secure your identity on Telegram
Telegram is packed with useful security add-ons. You can read our dedicated post to learn how to tighten your Telegram account security. What is your favorite Telegram feature? Share it in the comments below.
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