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Telegram Settings ​

Edit profile ​

  • Remove current profile picture or set it anything other than your own picture.
  • Change display name to anything other than your own name.
  • Change username to anything other than your own name.

Privacy and Security ​

Phone Number ​

  • Who can see my phone number?: Nobody
  • Who can find me by my number?: My Contacts

Last seen & Online ​

  • Who can see my last seen time?: Nobody

Profile Photos & Videos ​

  • Who can see my profile photos & videos?: Nobody

Forwarded Messages ​

  • Who can add a link to my account when forwarding my messages?: Nobody

Calls ​

  • Who can call me?: My Contacts
  • Use Peer-to-Peer with: Nobody

Groups & Channels ​

  • Who can add me to group chats?: My Contacts or Nobody

Devices ​

  • Remove all unused devices.
  • Automatically terminate old sessions
    • If inactive for: 3 months

Passcode Lock ​

  • Enable Passcode -> Create a secure Passcode
  • After Passcode is created:
    • Auto-lock: Shortest duration that suits you
    • Show Content: Off

Two-Step Verification ​

TIP

Use a privacy-respecting password manager to generate and store strong & unique passwords

Auto-Delete messages ​

  • Self destruct timer: Select whatever suits you
  • Turn Off

Data and Storage ​

Automatic media download ​

  • When using mobile data: Off
  • When connected to Wi-Fi: Off
  • When roaming: Off

Autoplay media ​

  • GIFs: Off
  • Videos: Off

Streaming ​

  • Stream Videos and Audio Files: Off