The Telegram application, where people swarmed with anger after WhatsApp published its new privacy agreement, and suddenly left and returned to WhatsApp, we can actually say that it is still a popular social media/messaging application. In the application, you can find many discussion groups under the topic you want, and you can even follow the news you want.
If you are one of those who started using Telegram with anger as in the first example we mentioned, or if you just want to delete your account, you are in the right place. In this ‘How To’ guide, we tell you how to delete your Telegram account completely. Let’s take a look at the detailed guide together.
What happens when we delete the Telegram account completely?
Before we completely remove your Telegram profile, let’s take a closer look at the consequences of doing so. When you delete your account, Telegram clearly states that you are deleting all your chats and data. Your account is permanently terminated and your messages and contacts are irretrievably destroyed.
The channels and groups you create continue to work normally, and existing administrators retain their privileges. If you are the only admin, Telegram assigns a random active member as a new admin. After deleting your account, Telegram does not allow you to create a new account with the same phone number for at least a few days.
Before account deletion begins: How to take Telegram account backup?
Telegram irreversibly deletes everything after you delete your account, but you can back up your data beforehand if you wish. You need a computer for this. Let’s take a look at how to get a Telegram account backup.
- Step #1: Download Telegrom Desktop.
- Step #2: Access your Telegram account on your computer by scanning the QR code from your phone.
- Step #3: Click the three line icon in the top left and enter Settings.
- Step #4: Click on ‘Export Telegram data’ from the Advanced tab.
- Step# 5: Select the data you want to export and wait for the process to complete.
- Step #6: When the process is finished, click on Show Data and click on the web page shortcut that appears, you’re done.
How to delete Telegram account completely?
Telegram does not offer you the possibility to delete your account directly from its own app. You can delete your account completely for a minimum of 1 month.
Delete Telegram account on Android and iPhone phones
- Step #1: Open the app and go to Settings by tapping the three lines in the top left.
- Step #2: Go to Privacy and Security tab
- Step #3: Tap the ‘Delete my account’ heading and select the ‘Account self-destruct’ period as 1 month and do not log in for 1 month.
No, if you say you can’t wait for 1 month: How to delete Telegram account directly?
It is very easy to delete your Telegram account directly. All you have to do is follow the simple steps below.
- Step #1: Go to the website given in this link from your browser and enter your phone number.
- Step #2: Enter the Web login code from your Telegram to the site
- Step #3: In the window that opens, select Delete account and you’re done
Thus, we have come to the end of our detailed guide on how to delete Telegram account completely. Please do not forget to share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below.