Telegram is a messaging app focused on speed and security; it’s super-fast, simple, and free. Launched in 2013, Telegram is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, with over 200 million monthly active users.
It has grown to become one of the main messaging platforms for people worldwide looking for a fast, secure and reliable way to communicate.
So, what are some of the best ways to use this app? If you’re a beginner, this post is definitely for you.
Download the Telegram App
If you haven’t already, the first step is downloading the Telegram app. You can find it in your app store or by visiting the Telegram website. Once you have downloaded and installed the app, open it up and create an account.
Register Your Phone Number
To start using Telegram, you need to register your phone number. This is necessary as the app uses this number to create your account. Once registered, you can use all of Telegram’s features.
If you are worried about privacy, don’t be! Telegram takes pride in its dedication to user security and privacy. All your messages are encrypted and can only be accessed by those with your phone number.
Enter the SMS Verification Code
You’ll be sent an SMS verification code. Enter it into the app, and you’re good to go. If you’re not a fan of SMS codes, you can also set up two-step verification using a passcode or fingerprint. To do this, head to Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification. From here, you can enable passcode verification or fingerprint verification.
With two-step verification enabled, each time you log in to Telegram, you’ll need to enter your password and a code that will be sent to your phone. This makes it much harder for anyone to break into your account.
Enter Your First Name
If you haven’t already, the first thing you need to do is download Telegram. It’s available for both iOS and Android devices, as well as desktop computers. Once installed, open the app and create an account using your phone number. You’ll then be able to choose a username (which can be anything you want) and add a profile picture.
Allow Telegram to Access Your Contacts
If you plan to use Telegram to communicate with your friends and family, you’ll need to allow the app to access your contacts. This will allow you to see which of your contacts are already using Telegram and easily add them to your list of contacts within the app. To do this, open the Settings menu within Telegram and select the “Contacts” option. From here, you can enable or disable the contact synchronization feature and add or remove specific contacts from your Telegram account.
Start a Secret Chat
If you’re looking for a little more privacy, Telegram offers secret chats. Secret chats use end-to-end encryption, meaning your messages can only be read by the person they’re sent to. You can also set messages to self-destruct, so they’ll automatically delete after a certain time. To start a secret chat:
- Open the Telegram app and tap on the menu icon in the top left corner.
- Next, tap on New Secret Chat.
- You’ll be asked to select the contact you want to start a secret chat with. Once you’ve selected contact, tap on their name to begin the chat.
Conclusion
Telegram is an amazing app with a lot of features that can be very useful to you daily. I hope this article has helped you understand some of the basics and that you can now make the most out of Telegram.
