Sign up for Telegram with a phone number
Learn what happens the first time you open Telegram, how to pick a good username, and how to attach a recovery email for peace of mind.
Getting started
Telegram getting started and tutorial hub
Progress from a first-time signup to running a channel with a handful of curated tutorials. The guides are organised in three stages so you can pace yourself.
Beginner
Start here
Sign in on a second device
Link a desktop, tablet, or another phone using a QR code so cloud chats populate everywhere in seconds.
Understand the chat list
Meet folders, mute rules, pinned chats, and the archive - the four tools every Telegram user should master on day one.
Intermediate
Level up your workflow
Set up folders and unread filters
Split personal chats, work channels, and bots into folders. Add unread filters so notifications only interrupt when necessary.
Manage voice and video calls
Configure audio quality, background blur, and screen sharing. Learn when to prefer group calls over classic voice chats.
Enable Telegram Premium
Understand which limits Premium doubles, what stickers unlock, and how to gift Premium to friends.
Advanced
Ship advanced integrations
Launch a channel and grow an audience
Design the perfect welcome message, schedule content, use boosts, and moderate a discussion group behind your channel.
Build your first Telegram bot
Register a bot with @BotFather, deploy a webhook, and add inline keyboards or payment sheets to build interactive flows.
Export and back up chats
Use the desktop client to export chat archives in HTML or JSON. Includes best practices for compliance and archival.
Keep exploring
Feature tour →
A deep dive into every Telegram capability - cloud sync, channels, bots, and more.
Security checklist →
Follow six quick steps to lock down your account within the first day.
Install FAQ →
Answers to the most common install and account questions.
Editorial blog →
Long-read tutorials, release notes, and Telegram tips.