Telegram guides & tutorials
New to Telegram? These step-by-step guides walk you through installing the app, signing in and setting up everything you need on desktop, mobile and the web.
Go to downloadsInstall Telegram on Windows
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Open the download page and click “Download for Windows” to save the installer.
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Run the downloaded .exe file and follow the quick setup wizard.
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Launch Telegram and enter your phone number to receive a login code.
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Confirm the code and your cloud chats sync to the desktop instantly.
Install Telegram on Android & iPhone
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Download the Android APK from the download page, or get the app from the App Store on iOS.
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On Android, allow installs from this source if prompted, then open the app.
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Enter your phone number and confirm the login code sent to you.
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Grant contacts and notification permissions to get the most out of Telegram.
Use Telegram Web without installing
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From the download page, choose “Open Web App” to launch Telegram Web in a new tab.
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Scan the QR code with your phone, or sign in with your number and login code.
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Your cloud chats load instantly - start messaging with nothing to install.
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Bookmark the tab for one-click access on any computer.
Handy tips to go further
Once you are set up, these quick tips help you get even more from Telegram every day.
Sign in with a login code
Telegram sends a one-time code inside the app on your other devices - enter it to sign in securely without SMS.
Create a group or channel
Tap the pencil icon, choose New Group or New Channel, add members and set a name and photo to get started.
Add a bot to a chat
Search for a bot by its @username, open it and press Start, or add it to a group from the group settings.
Organise chats with folders
Open Settings, then Folders, and create custom tabs to keep work, family and communities neatly separated.
Still have questions?
Browse our frequently asked questions or explore the blog for deeper walkthroughs and Telegram tips.