How To Delete Telegram Account 2024

Need to delete your Telegram account? We’ve got you covered. In this guide, we’ll demonstrate exactly how to eliminate your Telegram account in 2023 and beyond.

Manual Telegram Account Deletion

To permanently delete a Telegram account, the first step is to open the Telegram app. This can be done by tapping on the Telegram icon on your device’s home screen or app drawer.

Get to Settings

Once the app is open, you need to navigate to the settings menu. This can be done by tapping on the three horizontal lines located at the top left corner of the screen. A menu will appear, and the you should then select the “Settings” option.

Select Privacy and Security

After selecting the “Settings” option, scroll down until you find the “Privacy and Security” option. Tap on it to open the privacy and security settings page.

From here you can delete your account immediately by tapping on the “Delete Account Now” option. Simply scroll down to the bottom of the page to find this option.

Once you tap on the “Delete Account Now” option, you will be asked to confirm the action by tapping on the “Delete My Account” button. This will permanently delete the Telegram account along with all messages and contacts associated with it.

It’s important to note that once an account is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Therefore, it is crucial to ensure that the user is certain that they want to delete their account before proceeding with this action.

How to Delete a Telegram Account Automatically

If you want to permanently delete your Telegram account, you can use the “Automatically Delete My Account” feature. This setting will automatically delete your account if it has not been active for a selected period of time. Here’s how to use it…

Find the “Automatically Delete My Account” Setting

First, open the Telegram app and go to “Settings.” From there, select “Privacy and Security” and scroll down until you find the “Automatically Delete My Account” setting. The default setting is six months, but you can change it up to one year or anywhere in between.

Adjust Time Period

To adjust the time period, simply tap on the setting and choose your desired time period. If you don’t come online at least once within this period, your account will be deleted along with all your messages and contacts.

Make sure your settings have been updated, and then that’s it! Now you know how to use the “Automatically Delete My Account” feature in Telegram.

Conclusion

Questions and Comments

Remember, deleting your account is a permanent action and cannot be undone. Make sure you have backed up any important messages or media before deleting your account.

If you have any questions or comments about the tutorial, please feel free to write them down in the comments section below. We will try to answer them as soon as possible.

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Dr. Edward Baldwin

Dr. Edward R. Baldwin is the Chief Privacy Officer at PrivacyDefend.com. An alumnus of MIT with a Ph.D. in Computer Science and specialization in Cybersecurity, he brings over 20 years of industry experience. Edward is passionate about raising awareness around internet privacy and believes in the power of education in privacy protection. Known for his clear and accessible communication style, he simplifies complex subjects, making privacy topics approachable for all readers. In his leisure time, he enjoys outdoor activities, astrophotography, chess, and keeping up with the latest tech trends.

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