If you’re wondering how to delete your Telegram account, you’re not alone.
Ridding yourself of the cloud-based instant messaging app isn’t easy. Naturally, you’d think that you could delete your Telegram account by navigating to Settings, which would then lead you to a pathway that would help you escape Telegram’s clutches.
However, it’s a little more complicated than that.
Here’s how to delete Telegram in just a few steps.
How to delete Telegram account
- 5 min
- A phone or desktop
- and patience
Step 1:
Type in “my.telegram.org” into your browser
You can use your phone or desktop. Next, type in the number associated with the Telegram account under “Your Phone Number.”
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Step 2:
Type in your confirmation mode
The confirmation code will be sent to your telegram account, not your native text messaging system.
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Step 3:
Click on “Delete account”
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Step 4:
Type in your number
Click on “Delete My Account.” Keep in mind that you won’t be able to re-sign up for Telegram for several days if you decide that you want a new account again. (It’s not required for you to explain why you’re leaving.)
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Step 5:
Click on “Yes, delete my account”
You’ll be presented with two options: “Yes, delete my account” and “Nope, I’ll give it another try.” Click on the former to delete your Telegram account. If you successfully deleted your Telegram account, you should see a banner that says, “Your account was successfully deleted from our system. Come back soon.”
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