How To Delete Telegram Account Permanently (2024)
To delete your Telegram account, you'll need to use the Telegram app or the Telegram website. Here's how:
1. **Open Telegram**: Launch the Telegram app on your device or visit the Telegram website on your browser.
2. **Go to Settings**: In the Telegram app, tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located at the top left corner of the screen. Then, select "Settings" from the menu. On the Telegram website, click on the menu icon (three horizontal lines) located at the top left corner of the screen and select "Settings" from the dropdown menu.
3. **Access Privacy & Security settings**: In the Settings menu, look for "Privacy & Security" or simply "Privacy". Tap on it to access your privacy and security settings.
4. **Delete Account**: Scroll down until you find the option to delete your account. In the Privacy & Security settings, this option might be labeled as "Delete my account" or similar. Tap on it.
5. **Provide Reason (Optional)**: Telegram may ask you to provide a reason for deleting your account. This step might be optional.
6. **Enter Your Phone Number**: You may need to enter your phone number associated with your Telegram account for verification purposes.
7. **Confirm Deletion**: After providing the required information, Telegram will ask you to confirm that you want to delete your account. Confirm the deletion.
8. **Done**: Once you confirm, your Telegram account will be scheduled for deletion. Your account will be deactivated immediately, and it will be permanently deleted after a period of inactivity (usually within 30 days). During this period, you can still choose to reactivate your account by logging in again.
Please note that deleting your Telegram account will permanently remove all your messages, contacts, and groups associated with that account. Make sure to back up any important data before proceeding with the deletion.