Download and install Telegram from the App Store, Google Play, or the official website
Open the app and enter your phone number
Verify your account with the code sent by SMS or Telegram
Set up your profile name and photo
Allow or deny access to contacts, notifications, and media as needed
Use the search bar to find people, groups, channels, or messages
Tap the new message icon to start a chat
Send text, photos, videos, files, voice messages, or stickers
Create a group chat by selecting multiple contacts
Join channels by searching for them or using an invite link
Make voice or video calls from a chat
Use secret chats for end-to-end encrypted conversations
Edit or delete messages by long-pressing a message
Pin important chats to the top of the chat list
Mute chats or set custom notifications
Use folders to organize chats
Adjust privacy settings for phone number, last seen, profile photo, and calls
Enable two-step verification for extra account security
Log in on multiple devices using the same account
Use bots by searching for their username and starting a chat
Log out or delete your account from settings if needed