Introduction

Telegram, with its focus on privacy and control over its users, gives them complete autonomy over their accounts, including the ability to delete them. In this article, we will guide you on how to delete your Telegram account permanently, ensuring that your data and identity are removed from the platform.

Reasons for deleting your Telegram account

Before we get into the "how", we need to understand the "why". There are various reasons why you may want to delete your Telegram account:

  • Privacy Considerations: Perhaps you have privacy concerns and want to remove your data from the platform.
  • Inactivity: If you no longer use Telegram or have moved to another messaging app, you may want to delete your account to clean up your digital life.
  • Account compromise: If you suspect your account has been compromised or you have lost control of it, account deletion is a precautionary measure.
  • Start fresh: Some users delete their accounts to start life over with a new username or phone number.

How to delete a Telegram account: Step by step

Follow the steps below to permanently delete your Telegram account:

Step 1: Open Telegram


  • Launch the Telegram app on your device.

Step 2: Log in to your Telegram settings


  • Tap the three horizontal lines (menu icon) in the upper left corner of the application to open the main menu.

Step 3: Go to the "Settings" section


  • Scroll down and select "Settings" from the menu.

Step 4: Enter the Privacy and Security section


  • From the Settings menu, select Privacy and Security.

Step 5: Locate the "Delete my account" option.


  • Scroll down to the bottom of the "Privacy and Security" section. Here you will find the "Delete my account" option. Click on it.

Step 6: Confirm your identity


  • Telegram will ask you to confirm your identity by entering the phone number associated with the account.

Step 7: State the reason for leaving


  • Telegram will ask you to provide a reason for leaving. You can choose options such as "Personal reasons", "I prefer another app", and "I'm concerned about privacy".

Step 8: Deleting your account


  • After giving a reason, click the "Delete account" button. You will receive a confirmation message.

Step 9: Final Confirmation


  • A final confirmation message will appear, telling you that your account will be irrevocably deleted. It also says that all your data will be deleted from Telegram's servers.

Step 10: Enter the verification code


  • Telegram will send a verification code to your mobile phone number. Enter this code to confirm your decision.

Step 11: Deleting your account


  • After entering the code, your Telegram account will be permanently deleted and you will be logged out of the app.

Important Notes

  • Once a Telegram account is deleted, all data including messages, contacts and media files will be deleted and cannot be recovered.
  • You will lose access to the groups and channels you have created.
  • If you decide to create a new Telegram account in the future, you will need a new phone number to register.

Conclusion

Deleting a Telegram account is a simple process to take control of your digital presence. Whether it's privacy concerns, inactivity or a desire for a fresh start, Telegram's account deletion feature gives users the ability to remove their data from the platform and continue their digital journey.