With millions of users worldwide, Telegram gained a reputation as a safe messaging platform known for its security features. Even while the platform is end-to-end encrypted, it has several other features and security settings that further strengthen users’ privacy. One of them is concealing your private information, such as a phone number. Knowing how to hide your phone number in Telegram can help you keep strangers from accessing your personal data. So, if you’re wondering the same, you’re in the right place. Let’s get started!
How to Hide Your Phone Number in Telegram
Whether you wish to avoid any online harassment or do not want your number to be easily accessible, hiding them can be a lifesaver. Stay tuned until the end to find out your answer.
Method 1: Via Mobile
Here’s how you can easily make sure that no one can see your number from the Telegram app on your smartphone:
- Open Telegram and tap on Settings from the bottom right ribbon.
- Swipe down and tap on Privacy and Security.
- Tap on Phone Number.
- Now, tick on Nobody.
With these easy steps, your number will be hidden.
Method 2: Via Desktop
Similarly, follow the steps mentioned below to do the same from the browser or web app of Telegram:
- Log in to Telegram Web and click on the hamburger icon at the top left corner.
- Scroll down and click on Privacy and Security.
- Click on Phone Number.
- Now, select Nobody.
That’s it, your number will successfully hide from view.
How to Customize Who Can See My Phone Number in Telegram
You can also modify your settings and add users to see or not see your number. Here’s how:
- Open Telegram and tap on Settings > Privacy and Security.
- Select Phone Number.
- Tick on My Contacts.
- Tap on Never Share With under EXCEPTIONS.
- Tick on the users of your choice and select Done.
- Then, tap on Always Share With.
- Tick on the users of your choice and select Done.
This way you can change who can see your number on Telegram.
How to Change Who Can Find My Phone Number in Telegram
Telegram also gives users the ability to change how someone can find them on the platform. This is how you can alter the settings:
- Follow steps 1-4 from the previous heading How to Hide Your Phone Number in Telegram, Method 2: Via Desktop. Please note that this option is only available in browser or web versions.
- Scroll down and select Everybody to let all users find you using your number.
- Select My Contacts to only let the users from your contact book find you through your number.
Now you can make your phone number more secure on Telegram.
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By following the methods shown in this guide, we hope that now you have understood how to hide your phone number in Telegram. Do not hesitate to drop a comment or suggestions in case you have any queries. Keep visiting HowToGetIPTV to learn more tech-related walkarounds.
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