How to Delete a Telegram Account on Android, iOS, and PC

When talking about social networks, Telegram cannot be left out. This app, launched in 2013, has quickly established itself as one of the most popular platforms, thanks to its advanced features and messaging and connection methods, especially thanks to open groups. However, you may find yourself in the situation of wanting to delete your Telegram account: whether it is concerns related to privacy, the need to reduce digital distractions or, simply, the desire to simplify your online presence, it is essential to understand how to proceed correctly to delete your account.

Deleting a Telegram account is not difficult. Many believe that it is sufficient to uninstall the app, but this is not the case. Let’s see, therefore, how to delete a Telegram profile across different devices, both permanently and temporarily, in a few simple steps.

Why delete a Telegram account

The decision to delete a Telegram account can depend on various factors. Did you create an account for a specific reason and now you no longer need it? Do you feel that Telegram is not secure enough? Or do you simply not use it and prefer to delete your data to prevent another app from accessing your personal information? These are all plausible motivations for users to take this step.

Another common reason is time management and reducing digital distractions. Constant notifications and social pressure to respond immediately can affect productivity and mental well-being. Deleting your account can be a step towards greater digital awareness and better control of your time.

Finally, some users may have migrated to other messaging platforms or decided to reduce their online presence for personal or professional reasons. In these cases, keeping an inactive account may not be necessary and deleting it could help simplify the management of your digital information.

How to permanently delete a Telegram account: the universal procedure

Permanently deleting your Telegram account involves the loss of all associated data, including messages, contacts, and groups. It is, therefore, always advisable to perform a backup of important information before proceeding.

The universal procedure for deleting the account is accessible via a web browser and can be performed both from mobile devices and computers. You need to connect to the my.telegram.org/auth page of the Telegram website.

Once you have logged in to the site, simply:

1. enter the mobile number with which you registered on Telegram;
2. click on “Next” to receive a code;
3. open the chat with Telegram on the smartphone app;
4. write down the alphanumeric code;
5. return to the web page to enter the code in the “Code” field;
6. click on “Sign in”.

Once you have performed this procedure, a new screen will open in which you will have to confirm that you want to delete the account by clicking on "Delete account". At this point your account is permanently deleted, all you have to do is uninstall the app on your smartphone.

How to delete a Telegram account due to inactivity (automatically)

Deleting a Telegram account is a fairly simple procedure, but irreversible. If you decide to delete your profile, as mentioned, make sure you have saved any important data, as it will not be possible to recover them once the operation is complete.

Telegram offers various account management options, including self-destruction after a period of inactivity - as well as the ability to disable notifications or log out of all devices.

This procedure takes just a few minutes as it can be done conveniently from the app on your smartphone. To set up automatic account deletion you must:

1. open the Telegram app on your phone;
2. tap the menu icon (usually three horizontal lines) in the top left corner;
3. select “Settings” from the menu;
4. scroll down and tap “Privacy and Security”.
5. under “Delete my account”, select the time limit of inactivity after which the account will be automatically deleted. The available options are 1 month, 3 months, 6 months or 1 year.

As mentioned, this operation is also definitive. If you have set a time limit of 1 month, you will have that period to change your mind. If after a month of inactivity you have changed your mind, unfortunately your account will already have been deleted and you will not have a way to recover it.

How to delete Telegram account in case of problems

If you have followed one of the two procedures above, or both, but you have not been able to delete your account, we recommend that you contact Telegram support.

You can do it quickly from the app, following this procedure:

1. launch the Telegram app on your smartphone;
2. open the settings;
3. select “Ask a question”;
4. tap on “Ask a volunteer”;
5. tap on “Start”;
6. select the following pre-filled questions: “I want to report a problem” > “I have a problem with my account” > “I want to delete my account”;
7. follow the instructions provided by the app.

If the problem persists, try making another report by connecting to the site, on the page dedicated to support.

How to Temporarily Deactivate the Telegram App

If you don’t want to delete your account completely but want to take a break, Telegram doesn’t offer a "Temporarily Deactivate" option like other social media sites do. However, there are a few ways to achieve a similar effect.

1) Turn off Telegram notifications

• On Android: Go to Settings > Apps > Telegram > Notifications and turn them off.
• On iOS: Open Settings > Telegram > Notifications and set it to "No notifications".

2) Log out of all devices

1. Open Telegram and go to Settings.
2. Select Devices and log out of all connected accounts.

3) Delete the Telegram app from your device

• Deleting the app from your phone or tablet will not remove your account, but it will prevent you from receiving messages and notifications.

If, however, you want to completely delete your profile, follow the procedure described above to permanently delete your account.

Original article published on Money.it Italy 2025-02-13 12:36:16. Original title: Come eliminare un account Telegram su Android, iOs, e PC