Telegram Web sign in from any browser: chat without installing an app
Telegram Web is a progressive web app that opens instantly inside any modern browser. It is perfect for locked-down corporate laptops, shared library PCs, Chromebooks, or Linux workstations where installing native binaries is not an option.
Open Telegram Web instantly
Sign in with a QR code from your phone. Once authorised, Telegram Web keeps chats, media, and stickers in sync as long as the browser tab has network access.
- Access
- In-browser PWA
- Sign-in
- QR code
- Auth transport
- TLS 1.3
Delivered through region-aware mirrors. Files are streamed directly from the official Telegram build system.
Supported browsers for Telegram Web
| Browser | Minimum version | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Google Chrome | 115+ | Best default. Enables PWA install prompts. |
| Microsoft Edge | 115+ | Supports vertical tabs and Copilot sidebar. |
| Mozilla Firefox | 116+ | Enable service workers to keep notifications alive. |
| Safari | 17+ | Add to Dock (macOS Sonoma) for a native feel. |
| Brave | 1.60+ | Disable the strict shield if the QR page fails to load. |
How to open Telegram Web in a browser
- 1
Open Telegram Web in your browser
Click the button on this page. A new tab opens the Telegram Web progressive web app running entirely inside your browser.
- 2
Scan the QR code with your phone
Open Telegram on your phone > Settings > Devices > Link Desktop Device. Point the camera at the on-screen QR to authorise the browser tab.
- 3
Enable notifications and dark mode
Grant notification permissions when prompted. Toggle the moon icon in the settings menu to switch between light and dark themes.
- 4
Install as a progressive web app (optional)
In Chromium browsers you can install Telegram Web as a PWA - it will appear in the taskbar like a native application.
Productivity tips for Telegram Web power users
Multiple accounts in tabs
Chrome profiles or Firefox containers isolate cookies so each tab can hold its own Telegram session, ideal for switching between work and personal accounts.
Drag & drop file sharing
Drag documents up to 2 GB directly on top of a chat. Telegram Web will preview PDFs, videos, and images before uploading.
Keyboard shortcuts
Use / to focus the message input, Cmd/Ctrl + K to jump between chats, and Esc to close reply panels or media viewers instantly.
FAQ - Telegram Web sign-in and browser experience
+Does Telegram Web keep me logged in when I close the browser?
Yes. The session token is stored locally, so re-opening the tab returns you to the same account without a fresh QR scan.
+Can I use Telegram Web on a Chromebook or Linux distribution?
Absolutely. Any Chromium- or Firefox-based browser on ChromeOS, Ubuntu, Fedora, Arch, and other Linux distributions works out of the box.
+Is Telegram Web the same as the desktop app?
The core messaging experience is identical, but the desktop client adds background updates, global keyboard shortcuts, and multi-window support.
+Can I sign out remotely?
Yes. On your phone open Settings > Devices to revoke a specific Telegram Web session or terminate all active sessions at once.
Need a native application instead?
Combine Telegram Web with the native desktop client for the fastest typing experience, or install a mobile build to take chats on the move.