The most detailed instructions on Telegram for people who are just about to install it.

What is Telegram?

So, Telegram, what is it? is a free messenger for smartphones and PCs running all the most common today operating systems, which allows you to exchange not only text messages, but also various media files (pictures, music, archives, text documents etc.)

How to start communication and what are groups (Group)?

Telegram provides the ability to communicate with one or several people at once. If you just click on the username, you can chat with him one-on-one in chat mode. Other users will not be able to read or join your conversation. To communicate with a large number of people, you need to create a group (Group). There can be two users in a group (you and someone else. At the same time, unlike a chat, in the future you will have the opportunity to invite other interlocutors to the group) or much more. And to be more precise, the limit on the number of users in one group is 5000 (!) People.

Is group chat visible to everyone?

No, only group members.

How to become a member of the group?

Only at the invitation of someone who is already a member. In the Telegram itself, to invite participants, you must click on the name of the group - Add member - Select the people you want to add. Otherwise, with rare exceptions, nothing. This exception is the ability to create a temporary link to a group. Only a group administrator can create such a link. He can do this in order to invite people to the group who are not yet telegram users, or who are not registered in his contacts. If you have such a link to the group, go through it and click join.
If you are an administrator and want to create such a link for your group, then for this you need to: click on the name of the group - Add member - Invite to Group via Link - copy Link or Share Link. Send the link where the person you want to invite can see it.

But are there any Telegram groups specially created to meet people united by common interests or living in the same region (city).

There is. And they are called supergroups (Supergroup). You can find the list of groups that will be glad to see you as their member: ( Interest groups) or ( City and regional groups. Groups for residents of any countries). If you have not found anything that suits your interests or there is no group of your city (region) in Telegram yet, you can create such a supergroup yourself. To do this, you must first create a regular group using the command in the New Group menu, and then use the Upgrade to Supergroup function in the group settings. Don't forget to add her to our group directory so that as many people as possible know about her.

I heard that Telegram is the most secure messenger, is it true?

One of the most protected. To protect against surveillance, Telegram uses its own development - a cryptographic protocol MTProto. Without knowing his keys, attackers will not be able to read your correspondence with anyone. However, the data about your correspondence, although encrypted, is still stored on the Telegram servers. Note that this approach in addition to the downsides, such as the potential for cracking keys and gaining access to your messages, there are a lot of pluses. For example, you will always have access to your correspondence from any available to you in this moment devices. In addition, you can always be sure that valuable messages that you want to keep will not go anywhere. If this is not enough for you and you want to completely protect yourself, you can use the function secret chat (Secret Chat). This is a chat in which messages are stored exclusively on the smartphones of its participants (the so-called " end-to-end encryption") and are deleted from all devices after a certain period of time (which one you decide for yourself).

Did you say something about the fact that you can send not only text messages, but also various files?

Right. For this:
-If you are using the smartphone version, click on the paperclip to the right of the message field (Message)
-In the PC version, click on the camera icon to the left of the text entry field (Write a message ...), and then, depending on the type of file being transferred, select either the camera again - to transfer a photo, or a paperclip to transfer any other file.

What else is there in Telegram that distinguishes it from other messengers?

There are also so-called channels and bots.

What are channels (Channel)?

Channels are chats that play the role mass mailings. It can be: a feed with updates to some of your favorite sites or publics (For example, @lastmag), a blog of some famous person (For example, Yuri Saprykin - @forevernotes), someone's channel created to inform their subscribers about updates to their pages in social networks, thematic channels created specifically for Telegram (For example, @historyporn), etc. The key difference from groups is that you can only read the channel (of course, if you are not its creator) and share publications from it with others Telegram users. The function of replies, likes and comments in the channels is missing.

What are bots (Bot)?

A distinctive feature of Telegram from other messengers (WhatsApp, Viber, Hangouts, ICQ, etc.) is the presence of bots with which you can diversify your communication with other people (for example, the Quiz bot), follow updates from various media and other sources of information ( e.g. @Meduza), play games (e.g. turn-based strategy Endless Summer), solve any everyday tasks(for example, a culinary bot with recipes that can be filtered based on the ingredients you have at hand, or getting information about the weather), etc. In essence, this means that for you this messenger may turn out to be useful program even if you don’t have a single person in it who would use it, because in addition to communicating with friends, Telegram provides a wide range of opportunities for its users, which sometimes have nothing to do with communication.

How do you manage these bots?

With the help of commands. The list of commands is usually located to the right of the input box.
messages and is indicated by either a "/" or four small squares in one large square. There are other ways to manage. But don't worry. All of them are intuitive and you can easily understand them.

Well, how now to search in Telegram for all these channels and all these bots that you talked about so much?

Where to download Telegram?

We advise beginners to download Telegram only from the links indicated on the official website of the program. Alas, on the official website everything is in English and there is no instruction on how to change the program interface to Russian. All this is on our website on the page Download Telegram in Russian. All the links to the installation files that we have indicated are identical to the links from the telegram.org website.
Note that there are many alternative messengers based on Telegrams that have both their pluses and minuses regarding official version programs. We think that if you need to use unofficial versions of the messenger, you can easily find them in the application store installed on your device.

How to register in it?

You just need to enter your phone number. Wait for the SMS message to be received and enter the code in Telegram that will be indicated in it.

And is it all free?

Yes. Installation, registration, and use are absolutely free. Like all other Telegram functions. An exception are some bots associated with the provision of various services (for example, calling a taxi). But, in this case, you pay not for using Telegram, but for the service itself.

How to invite your friends to Telegram?

Telegram syncs with your phone book, so you can send your friends an invitation to Telegram via SMS. There are also other ways, the number and variety of which depends on the applications that are installed on your smartphone.

BUT stickers (Stickers) what is it? Is it some kind of food?

Of course not! Stickers are sets of pictures that can replace some words or even sentences when communicating with friends. With the help of them you can diversify your conversation, please a person beautiful picture, in an original way to congratulate on something or just to cheer up the interlocutor.

And where to take them?

You can download the ones that your friends already have. Or choose your favorite from our catalog.

And why is the application not Russified (there are also no Ukrainian and Belarusian languages)?

The developers are not in a hurry to add the Russian language to the application interface (as well as Ukrainian and Belarusian). But you can do it yourself. To do this, use the following bots:
-Russian
-Ukrainian
-Belorussian
Next: Download the resulting file (click on the arrow icon). Click on the three dots on the right upper corner messages. In the menu that opens, select "Apply localization file", then in the list of languages, find the one you need.

Is that all now?

The program is constantly updated and acquires new features. But for now, yes! This is the basic information that will be enough for you to start using Telegram and feel like a fish in water in it. We can also advise you to read our tips for Telegram users that will make your pastime in the messenger even more comfortable. Have a nice chat!

Cancel Autoload Files

Telegram transfers files up to 1.5 gigabytes in size, which are cached in the memory of the phone or computer. To prevent the stream of photos, videos, and GIFs from clogging up memory, set up auto-loading of files. Disable autoload completely, only for mobile internet or select unwanted categories: pictures, audio messages, gifs, videos, and others. For example, if you turn off uploading photos, then new pictures in the chat will be displayed as blurry previews, and each one will have to be downloaded separately. For detailed settings go to the Data and Storage section. In the same place, clear the application cache (in the Storage Usage item). During the preparation of the material, 324 megabytes of cached files were removed from the phone.

Secret View Messages

Let's say you've received a message that you really want to read, but don't want the other person to know about it. Activate airplane mode in your phone settings, go to Telegram and read the message, then close the app and turn off airplane mode. Thus, you will read the message, but the interlocutor will see it as unread.

Picture in picture

YouTube videos are played directly in chats, without clicking on a link or launching another application. To do this, click on the preview of the video. This is convenient, but even more convenient to watch videos and read correspondence. To send a video in picture-in-picture mode, click on the icon in the upper right corner of the player. The mode works not only inside the chat - the video will remain on the screen even if you switch to another chat or minimize the application.

Editing messages

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Mistakes and typos in messages occur daily and often become memes. Do not become an object of ridicule - edit sent messages. A long press on your message in iOS and a short press in Android brings up a menu - click on the Edit button in it. After editing click Save - current version messages will appear in the chat. You can't edit messages in secret chats.

Notifications without preview

If you do not want someone to see what you are discussing in the messenger, turn off message previews in notifications. To do this, go to the settings, go to the Notifications & Sounds section and disable the Message Preview item for regular messages and messages from general chats.

Password protection for chats

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If you have turned off message previews in notifications, but are still worried about the privacy of your correspondence, lock your chats with a password. To do this, go to the Privacy and Security section, create a four-digit password and set it in the Passcode Lock item. A lock icon will appear on the main screen - click on it to lock the lock. The next time (after you close, minimize the messenger or lock the phone), the application will ask you to enter the specified password and only then show the screen with chats. The password is only valid once, so remember to click on the lock icon when you exit the app.

Destruction of messages by time

Secret Chats, the most talked about feature of Telegram, can delete messages automatically. They disappear some time after the interlocutor has read them. Go to the secret chat settings, select Set Self-Destruct Timer and set the time after which messages are automatically deleted. The minimum time is one second, the maximum is one week.

Homemade GIFs

Telegram has simplest way make a gif with yourself and friends. To do this, open the built-in camera, record a video, and then turn off the sound in it. The video without sound will be sent to the chat in GIF format and will play endlessly in a circle.

Hidden online status from unwanted contacts

Many people know that in Telegram you can hide your online status (that is, the interlocutor will not see when you last used the messenger). If you didn't know, then set it up in the Privacy and Security section. There you can hide the last activity from all contacts except best friend. Or, on the contrary, hide only from an unpleasant boss who constantly writes on weekends. But remember, Telegram writes in the “last seen recently” status if you logged in at least three days ago.

Telegram for iPhone was released on August 14, 2013. The alpha version of Telegram for Android was officially released on October 20, 2013. Over time, there are more and more clients for Telegram, made by third-party developers using an open platform.

What devices are supported?

Telegram can be installed on a phone, tablet, computer or used online. Devices on iOS, Android, Windows Phone, Windows and many other operating systems are supported. A list of all applications is available on the download page.

You can log in Telegram on multiple devices at the same time. There is no limit on the number of simultaneous sessions.

Who are the creators of Telegram?

Telegram is supported by Pavel and Nikolai Durov. Pavel provides financial and ideological support, while Nikolai is busy with the technical side. Especially for Telegram, a unique protocol was developed - open, secure and horizontally scalable. As a result, Telegram is the fastest and secure messenger in the world.

Where is the Telegram team located?

Although the Durov brothers, like some other developers, were born and live in Russia, Telegram is not tied to Russia in any way, either physically or legally. Telegram is headquartered in Dubai.

How do you earn?

We believe in safe and convenient communication, which is also 100% free.

Pavel Durov, who shares our opinion, donated a significant amount through his Digital Fortress asset, so we have enough money at the moment. If they run out, we will invite users to make donations, or make minor paid options.

I found illegal content. Where can I report it?

All chats and groups in Telegram are the private and inviolable property of their owners. We do not accept any requests related to them.

However, sticker packs and bots are publicly available. If you find a set of stickers or a bot that you think are illegal, please email us at [email protected].

Wait! Are you removing content at the request of third parties?

Our task is to provide a secure method of communication that would work for everyone and everywhere without exception. That is why, in order to provide the possibility of communication where it is most needed (well, so that Telegram is not banned in App Store and Google Play), we have to remove content at the request of third parties. So far, this only applies to channels, stickers, and bots. For example, we remove sticker packs that infringe copyrights or remove bots that distribute pornography.

User-generated content is not part of the Telegram app. Therefore, we remove all illegal content upon requests sent to a special mail [email protected] and [email protected].

However, we do not censor or restrict freedom of speech. For example, if criticism of the government is prohibited in some country, then Telegram will not regulate it in any way and remove user content. While we block and remove terrorist-related bots and channels, everyone else can sleep peacefully - we do not block those who peacefully express their alternative opinion.

My bot or sticker pack was banned, what should I do?

If you think that your channel, sticker pack or bot has been banned unreasonably, write to the mail [email protected].

Key features

Who can write?

You can write to everyone who is in your contacts and who has Telegram. You can also contact anyone who has Username (username).

You can also create a username for your account. Please note that in this case, other users NOT your phone number is visible.

How can I find out which of my contacts has Telegram installed?

Contacts that have Telegram are shown in the Contacts tab. They also have pictures.

How to invite friends?

To invite friends to Telegram, just send a link to download the program to any of your contacts. Once your friend installs the app, they will appear in your contact list.

Why enter the code from SMS?

Your Telegram login is your phone number. To confirm that it is you, you must enter one-time password, which comes to the specified number in SMS. If you have not entered SMS within a certain time, a robot will call you and dictate a password.

Can I hide my online status?

You can't completely hide your online status. However, you can choose to hide the last time you were online. This is done in the settings. Privacy and security(see blog entry).

Please note: you will not see the last time online of those people from whom you hid yours. Only an approximate value will be available to you:

• Recently visited - from 3 days to a few seconds ago
• Visited this week - 3 to 7 days
• Visited this month - from 7 days to a month
• Been here for a long time - more than a month. This status is also shown to blocked users.

What do the checkmarks next to messages mean?

Check mark- the message has been sent (and it is on our server, waiting for your interlocutor to open Telegram), and the interlocutor has received a notification of a new message.

double tick- the message is read (the interlocutor opened Telegram and opened a dialogue with this message).

Is it possible to save correspondence on a computer?

Unfortunately, this is not possible - Telegram does not provide such a function. All your correspondence is stored only on Telegram servers and on your devices.

Is it possible to call via Telegram?

Yes! At the moment, calls are available to every Telegram user.

How to separate my contacts into groups (colleagues/friends)?

Unfortunately, this option does not currently exist. Perhaps in the future such functions will be introduced into Telegram applications.

Username

What is a username? How can I get it?

You can ask yourself public Username (username) in Telegram. After that, it becomes possible for other users to find you by this name - you will be shown as a contact in the global search. Please note that people who find you will be able to send you messages even if they they don't know your number. If this is not convenient for you, we do not recommend creating a username.

How does t.me work?

This way other people can contact you Telegram without knowing your phone number.

What username can I use?

Ranges allowed characters a-z, 0-9 and underscores. Usernames are not case sensitive, but Telegram save your preferences (for example, Telegram and telegram is the same user). The username must start with a letter and be at least 5 characters long.

It is necessary?

No. In Telegram, usernames are public, and by installing it, you make it possible for anyone to find you and send you messages without even knowing your phone number. If this is not convenient for you, we do not recommend creating a username.

If someone finds me by username, will my number be visible?

No. Neither you nor your interlocutor will see each other's numbers.

However, there is one exception: if you have someone's number saved as a contact and you send them a message, that contact can see your number - just like in SMS. This happens regardless of how you start a conversation with this person - through the contacts menu, a global search by username, or from the group members page.

How to remove a username?

Go to the Settings section and save an empty username. After that, people will no longer be able to find you through search. Deleting will not affect existing chats.

What should I do if my username is taken?

Usernames in Telegram are distributed according to the principle "who had time, he ate it."

However, we understand that a username can be an "identifier" for you or your company on the Internet. Therefore, we will be happy to help you get it - provided that you have the same username on at least two of these services: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram. You can contact us through the "Support" in the application (Settings - Ask a question).

Channels and groups

Who can add members to a group?

Only an administrator can add members to groups. The administrator can also delete messages and block users.

Who can appoint administrators?

Administrators can only be assigned by the creator of the group. The creator of the group can also delete it and cannot leave it.

What if I created a group and deleted my account?

If you have lost access to the account from which the group was created, you will no longer be able to manage the group. In this case, there is only one way out - to create a new group.

Why did my group disappear notifications that a member left it?

Such notifications appear only in small groups (several people). As soon as the group becomes larger, only notifications about the member's entry into the group remain.

This is done in order not to litter the group with automatic messages. You cannot turn these notifications on or off.

Safety

If you consider yourself an advanced user, you can read our .

How secure is Telegram?

Telegram is much safer than other similar messengers like WhatsApp or Line. Telegram is based on the MTProto protocol (see description and), created according to time-tested algorithms, and providing high speed and reliability. We are also constantly working with the community to improve the protocol and clients.

What if I'm paranoid?

It's okay, we can help you. Telegram supports secret chats that use device-to-device encryption, leave no trace on our servers, self-destruct after a certain amount of time, and cannot be forwarded. The only disadvantage of this approach is that if your interlocutor is offline, then the message will not be delivered - in the secret chat mode, messages are transmitted only directly from device to device.

Enough baby talk, I need technical details!

Okay, you asked. We use two layers of encryption (client-server and client-client). Client-server encryption is used in regular chats (including group chats), and client-client encryption is used in secret chats. Please note that all data, regardless of its type (messages, files, audio, etc.) is always securely encrypted.

Can I really trust Telegram for security?

All comments about Telegram security are welcome at [email protected].

Can Telegram protect me from everything?

Telegram guarantees security in everything related to encryption and transmission of encrypted data. However, he will not be able to protect your correspondence from your wife or other people who have physical access to the device.

If you have reason to be concerned about your information security, we recommend that you only use secret chats with , and use only free and open source software (or at least just a reputable one) for chatting.

How does 2-Step Verification work?

If for some reason you do not trust your mobile operator, then we recommend enabling for your account two-step authorization. After enabling, in addition to entering the code from SMS, you will also need to enter an additional password that you can come up with yourself.

Secret Chats

What is special about secret chats?

Secret chats are for people who want really secure communication. All traffic is encrypted from device to device. This means that only you and your interlocutor will be able to read your messages. No one will be able to intercept or decrypt them, including us Telegram staff. Secret chat messages cannot be forwarded. You can also set the time for messages to be deleted after being read by the interlocutor. The messages will be deleted from both your device and the other party's device.

Another difference between secret chats and regular ones is that they are not stored on our servers. All undelivered messages can only be read on your device.

How to create a secret chat?

Go to the menu and press the button New secret chat

Keep in mind that Secret Chats are device bound. If you create a secret chat on one of your devices, it will only be available on that device. If you log out of your account, all secret chats will be lost. You can create as many chats with one person as you want.

How does message self-destruct work?

In secret chats, a self-destruct timer is available. To install it, click on the clock icon (located on top panel on Android, on the text input field on iOS, and on the chat info page on Windows phone). This timer will start the moment the recipient reads the message (two green ticks). As soon as the set time has passed, the message will disappear without a trace with both devices.

Photos sent with the timer running for a short period (less than 1 minute) can only be viewed while you keep your finger on them. In addition, you will receive a notification if the interlocutor takes a screenshot.

Note that the timer only applies to messages sent after its installation. It will not affect previously sent messages.

Can I be sure that my interlocutor will not take a screenshot?

Unfortunately not 100% reliable way prevent taking a screenshot (especially on devices under Android control and Windows). And even if such a method existed, nothing prevents your interlocutor from taking a screenshot with a regular camera (or even scanning it). Therefore, we would recommend that you only share sensitive information with people you trust.

What is an Encryption key?

When a secret chat is created, the devices participating in it exchange encryption keys using the so-called Diffie-Hellman protocol. After a secure end-to-end connection is established, an image is created that visualizes your chat's encryption key. You can compare this image with the one displayed by your interlocutor - if they are identical, be sure that this secret chat is safe and a man-in-the-middle attack is basically impossible.

Why not make all chats secret?

The main idea of ​​Telegram is to bring security to the masses, to those who do not understand anything about encryption and security. Being safe is not enough for this - you also need to be fast, powerful and convenient. Telegram is just such a messenger.

It is important to understand that all Telegram messages are always securely encrypted. The difference between secret and regular chat is only in the encryption method: client-client for secret chats, client-server/server-client for ordinary. Thanks to this, you can access your correspondence from any device without losing privacy.

Other questions

Why not open the whole code?

Whole source will be published in due course open access. We started with the most important part - a well-documented API so that developers can build their applications, and open source clients whose source code is available for audit by information security specialists.

Can I use my server to send messages?

Our architecture does not yet support this feature. Telegram is one cloud service, so creating a fork can result in two users being on two different Telegram clouds. So far, we have not decided whether it is worth adding such an opportunity to Telegram.

The audience of Pavel Durov's messenger is growing at a rapid pace, which is facilitated by the security of the application and excellent functionality that provides the client with ample opportunities - from creating bots to fully editing themes. However, first of all, it is a convenient service for communication, so in this article we will reveal some telegram secrets that will make your social life a little easier.

Priority of chats, groups and channels

If a person is active user Telagram, then the chat list can contain more than a dozen communities, the position of which is automatically generated depending on the date of the last action. All chats, groups and channels can be conditionally divided into higher priority and lower priority. As a rule, there are much fewer first ones in the general list, so it is not surprising that the user wants to somehow mark important dialogs so as not to waste time searching.

One of Telegram's secrets is the ability to independently prioritize communities. To realize this function:

1. Find the chat in the list.
2. open context menu(on a smartphone, long press on the name of the chat, on a PC, click on it right click mice).
3. Select "Pin to top".

To pin the dialog to the top, click "Pin to top"

From now on, this dialog will always be at the top of the list.

Pinned posts in the feed

When visiting a group chat, you can often see a pinned post at the top of the dialog box that helps newcomers quickly navigate the community or notifies all group members of important news. Implementing this feature is easy:

1. Type and send text.
2. In the dialog box, select the message and open the context menu.
3. Select "Pin Message".

It should be noted that this function has a certain secret - it is available only for the administration of supergroups.

Deleting and editing sent emails

Don't worry, what's already been sent can be edited or deleted

Sometimes, only after sending a message, a person notices an error in the text, which, of course, he wants to correct. Not all services provide the function of editing sent letters, but Telegram is not one of them. In this messenger, you can not only correct incorrect text, but also remove it altogether from the dialog box, both for yourself and for the interlocutor. For this:

• Click on the message to open the context menu.
• Select "Edit" (to edit) or "Delete Message" (to delete).
• In case of deletion, confirm the action, at the same time indicating that the letter should be deleted from all participants in the dialogue.

Working with stickers is one of the main advantages of Telegram. Firstly, all sets are absolutely free, and secondly, everyone has the opportunity to add their own sticker pack by creating original images in Photoshop and uploading them to the messenger using the @Stickers bot. At the same time, there are certain secrets of working with sticker sets that are not always indicated in standard manuals.

The order of the stickers can be changed as you like.

If there are a large number of sticker packs, they can be arranged in the sequence that is most convenient for the user. This possibility is implemented as follows:

1. Open the emoji panel.
2. Go to the stickers tab.
3. On the right, find the service button in the form of a gear and press it.
4. In the window that opens, next to each sticker pack there is a special icon. Holding it, drag the set to any place in the list.

Another interesting feature is the ability to preview stickers before downloading them. If you press and hold a thumbnail from the set, the sticker will open in real size and the user can more clearly view the image before sending it to the interlocutor.

Hashtags and post replies

Hashtags work on the same principle as in other familiar social networks.

Hashtags help structure your conversation. If you put a # symbol in front of any word, it automatically becomes clickable. When you click it, a window will open where all the posts to which this hashtag was attached will be displayed.

Also useful feature is the ability to respond to a specific message. To do this, by opening the context menu of the message, you must select the "Reply" item. In this case, the author of the letter will receive a notification about the answer, even if he has the notification function disabled in this group chat.

It's no secret that Telegram is a relatively young messenger. However, already now it offers quite powerful functionality for developers and developers. ordinary users. Therefore, it is worth at least trying the service and comparing it with other similar applications, especially since it is absolutely free.

Secret chat in Telegram is a well-known and popular feature of the messenger, but this function has a number of features that not all users know about. How it works, what settings are available and how to properly close your conversation - all the subtleties that you should know about.

What is it in Telegram - a secret chat?

Secret chat is a chat with a high level of information security. It must be understood that the absolute information security today it is impossible to provide, even giving up computers and gadgets, but it is possible to protect your correspondence from third parties.

Hacking correspondence in ordinary Telegram conversations is an almost impossible task. But for suspicious users or the transfer of important (confidential) information, you can start a conversation with an increased level of secrecy.

In Telegram, secret chat offers several features to protect personal information:

1. A special hack-resistant encryption method that differs from the one used in regular correspondence.
2. Ability to set the "life span" of a read message from one second to a week.
3. The inability to forward the message to other interlocutors.
4. Sent messages and media files are stored only on the devices of the interlocutors (smartphones, computers or tablets), leaving no traces on the Telegram servers.
5. Inability to take a screenshot and instant notification of an attempt to take a screenshot.
6. Inability to create a secret conversation with three or more participants.

How to create?

The secret messaging feature is only available for official applications installed on smartphones. Neither the third-party versions, nor the online messenger will help in resolving the issue of how to start a secret chat.

How to create a secret chat in Telegram on PC

By installing the Blue Stacks emulator and opening Telegram with it, you can start a secret correspondence on your computer. This will require:

The process of correspondence - sending photo and video files, messages, recording audio and video messages (round) - is no different from ordinary conversations in the messenger.
If necessary, the user can use additional features Telegram secret chat on computer.

To set the lifetime of an already read message, you will need:

• go to the menu (three dots in the corner);
  
  
• select the appropriate item;
  
  
• in a new window, you can set the period from a second to a week;
  
  
• In the conversation window, next to the name of the interlocutor, a mark about the set time will appear.
  
  
• In the same menu, you can clear the history of correspondence for both interlocutors and leave (delete) without the possibility of restoring it.
  
  
• The "call" button in the menu will start a regular call, without additional encryption tools, a record of this call will appear in the general list of conversations.
  
  

Telegram Secret Chat on iPhone - How to Do

In order to create a secret conversation on iPhone, you will need: On Android, all the settings for secret conversations are available. In order to set the timer for self-deleting read messages, you will need:

It is also possible to make a regular call from a classified dialogue, clear the history of correspondence or delete a conversation.

Secret chat canceled

Another frequently asked question by TelegramZY concerns the entry: “Secret chat cancelled” in Telegram - what is it, translation into Russian and what to do in such a situation.
Answer: such a record appears if the interlocutor has deleted the secret dialogue, while the correspondence may be saved or not - it all depends on the method of deletion.

Therefore, before removing the secret chat in Telegram, the user should take care of the information that was stored in the correspondence. There are several ways to end such a conversation:

1. Get out of your account on the device. In this case, the interlocutor will keep all sent messages and files.
2. Go to the dialog menu and select "Delete". Sent messages and files will also be saved by the interlocutor.
3. In the dialogue menu, first select the "Clear history" item and only then delete the conversation - then it will be impossible to find traces of the correspondence. A deleted secret conversation cannot be restored or resumed - only a new one can be started.