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
- Set Password -> Create a secure Password
TIP
Use a privacy-respecting password manager to generate and store strong & unique passwords
Auto-Delete messages
- Self destruct timer: Select whatever suits you
Link Previews
- 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