Telegram is one of the best Instant Messengers around, but if most people in your circle do not use it, you won’t find much use for it. If you see yourself using the Telegram app less frequently than when you first installed it, you may want to think about deleting your account and sticking to WhatsApp instead. In this article, we bring you 2 quick ways to permanently delete your Telegram account.
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Delete your Telegram account using your PC
Step 1: Launch the web browser on your PC and go to the Telegram account deletion page.
Step 2: Enter your Phone Number and hit Next.
Step 3: Launch the Telegram app on your phone. Open the conversation thread with Telegram and locate the code that you have been sent.
Step 4: Enter this confirmation code on your PC. Hit Sign In.
Step 6: Click on Delete Account.
Step 5: Select Delete My Telegram Account. You can choose to provide a reason for deleting your account, although it isn’t mandatory.
Step 6: Confirm your selection in the popup box by clicking Yes, delete my account.
Your Telegram account will be removed permanently.
Delete your Telegram account using your smartphone
Step 1: Launch the Telegram app on your smartphone.
Step 2: Tap the hamburger menu icon at the top left corner of the screen.
Step 3: Select Settings.
Step 4: Select Privacy and Security.
Step 5: Scroll down and locate the ‘Delete my account’ section.
Step 6: Tap on ‘If away for’.
Step 7: Select the appropriate time period for account deletion. The least amount of time you can choose is 1 month.
Step 8: Delete the app from your phone.
Your Telegram account will be permanently removed after the chosen time period.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Can I instantly delete my Telegram account using the mobile app?
The Telegram app for your Android smartphone only removes your account after a certain time period of inactivity. You can set this time period to a minimum of 1 month.
How do I instantly delete my Telegram account?
To instantly delete your Telegram account, go to the account deletion page on Telegram’s website, enter your phone number, and then enter the confirmation code sent to you on the Telegram app.
How do I instantly delete my Telegram account on my phone?
To instantly delete your Telegram account on your smartphone, launch the mobile web browser and open the Telegram account deletion page. Enter your phone number and follow the onscreen instructions to delete your account.
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Conclusion
This is how you can delete your Telegram account on an Android smartphone or a PC. To remove the account instantly, use the Account Deletion Page on Telegram’s website. Can’t decide whether you should go for Telegram or WhatsApp? Read this article where we put the two instant messengers head to head.
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