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Get the fast, secure and free messaging app trusted by hundreds of millions of people. Install Telegram for Windows, macOS, Android, iOS or open Telegram Web and keep your chats in sync everywhere.
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Why people choose Telegram
A messaging app built around speed, security and freedom - packed with features that keep your conversations private and effortless.
Cloud-based sync
Your messages live securely in the cloud, so every chat stays in sync across your phone, tablet and desktop instantly.
Private & encrypted
Secret chats use end-to-end encryption, self-destruct timers and leave no trace on our servers for total privacy.
Fast & lightweight
A distributed network delivers your messages faster than any competitor while using very little storage or battery.
Big groups & channels
Build communities of up to 200,000 members, broadcast to unlimited subscribers and manage everything with powerful admin tools.
Unlimited file sharing
Send photos, videos and documents up to 2 GB each, with no compression and no limit on your total cloud storage.
Open & customizable
Free forever with an open API, thousands of bots, themes and stickers to make Telegram truly your own.
Beautifully designed on every screen
From the Windows desktop client to the mobile apps, Telegram gives you a clean, fast interface that feels right at home on your device.
Privacy first
Encryption built into every message
Telegram protects your conversations with the battle-tested MTProto protocol. Cloud chats are encrypted between your device and the server, while Secret Chats add end-to-end encryption, self-destruct timers and a no-forwarding lock so sensitive messages stay strictly between you and the recipient.
- MTProto secure protocol
- Optional Secret Chats
- Two-step verification
Always in sync
One cloud account across every device
Start a conversation on your phone and finish it on your laptop without missing a beat. Because Telegram stores your chats securely in the cloud, your entire message history, media and settings are available the moment you sign in - on desktop, mobile or the web.
- Unlimited cloud storage
- Instant multi-device sync
- Access history anywhere
Communities
Groups and channels that scale
Bring people together in supergroups of up to 200,000 members or broadcast announcements to an unlimited audience through channels. Granular admin tools, topics, polls and reactions keep even the largest communities organised and engaged.
- Supergroups up to 200k
- Unlimited channel reach
- Powerful admin controls
Automation
Bots and an open platform
Telegram's open API powers a huge ecosystem of bots that can automate tasks, run games, accept payments and connect your favourite services. Build your own tools or add ready-made bots to any chat in seconds.
- Open Bot API
- Inline & payment bots
- Custom integrations
No install required
Telegram Web - chat right in your browser
Not able to install an app? Telegram Web runs entirely in Chrome, Edge, Firefox or Safari. It is perfect for work computers, shared machines or a quick sign-in on any device - all your cloud chats load instantly and stay synced with your phone and desktop.
- Works on any modern browser
- Nothing to download or update
- Full access to cloud chats
- Great for managed computers
One account, every platform
Telegram runs natively on desktop and mobile and instantly in the browser. Download Telegram for Windows, install the macOS or Linux build, grab the Android APK, get it from the App Store for iPhone, or open the web app - your cloud chats follow you everywhere.
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macOS
11+
Linux
64-bit
Android
6.0+
iOS
iPhone & iPad
Web
Any browser
Get started in three steps
Installing Telegram is quick and completely free - no subscriptions, no ads, no hidden costs.
01
Choose your platform
Open the download page and pick the build that matches your device - Windows, macOS, Android, iOS or the browser.
02
Install in seconds
Run the installer or open the store listing. Telegram is lightweight and sets up in under a minute.
03
Sign in and sync
Confirm your phone number once and all of your cloud chats, media and settings appear automatically.
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Frequently asked questions
Quick answers to the most common questions about downloading and using Telegram. Need more detail? Visit our full FAQ.
Is Telegram free to download and use?
Yes. Telegram is completely free to download and use on every platform. There are no subscriptions, no ads in your private chats and no hidden fees. You only need a phone number to create an account.
Is Telegram safe and secure?
Telegram uses its own MTProto protocol to protect your messages in transit and at rest. Regular cloud chats are encrypted between your device and Telegram's servers, while Secret Chats add end-to-end encryption so only you and the recipient can read them.
Which devices and operating systems can I install Telegram on?
Telegram is available for Windows, macOS and Linux on desktop, for Android and iOS on mobile, and as a web app that runs in any modern browser. Your account and chats stay in sync across all of them at once.
How do I install Telegram on Windows?
Open the download page, click “Download for Windows” to save the installer, then run the .exe file and follow the setup wizard. Once installed, sign in with your phone number and your cloud chats appear automatically.
Do I need to install anything to use Telegram Web?
No. Telegram Web runs entirely in your browser, so you can start chatting without downloading or installing an app. It is ideal for shared or managed computers where you cannot install software - just open the web app and sign in.
How do I enable end-to-end encryption?
End-to-end encryption is always on for Secret Chats. Open a contact's profile, choose “Start Secret Chat”, and every message in that conversation will be encrypted directly between your devices with no cloud backup.
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