Pure instant messaging — simple, fast, secure, and synced across all your devices. One of the top 5 most downloaded apps in the world with over 1 billion active users.
FAST: Telegram is the fastest messaging app on the market, connecting people via a unique, distributed network of data centers around the globe.
SYNCED: You can access your messages from all your phones, tablets and computers at once. Telegram apps are standalone, so you don’t need to keep your phone connected. Start typing on one device and finish the message from another. Never lose your data again.
UNLIMITED: You can send media and files, without any limits on their type and size. Your entire chat history will require no disk space on your device, and will be securely stored in the Telegram cloud for as long as you need it.
SECURE: We made it our mission to provide the best security combined with ease of use. Everything on Telegram, including chats, groups, media, etc. is encrypted using a combination of 256-bit symmetric AES encryption, 2048-bit RSA encryption, and Diffie–Hellman secure key exchange.
100% FREE & OPEN: Telegram has a fully documented and free API for developers, open source apps and verifiable builds to prove the app you download is built from the exact same source code that is published.
POWERFUL: You can create group chats with up to 200,000 members, share large videos, documents of any type (.DOCX, .MP3, .ZIP, etc.) up to 2 GB each, and even set up bots for specific tasks. Telegram is the perfect tool for hosting online communities and coordinating teamwork.
RELIABLE: Built to deliver your messages using as little data as possible, Telegram is the most reliable messaging system ever made. It works even on the weakest mobile connections.
FUN: Telegram has powerful photo and video editing tools, animated stickers and emoji, fully customizable themes to change the appearance of your app, and an open sticker/GIF platform to cater to all your expressive needs.
SIMPLE: While providing an unprecedented array of features, we take great care to keep the interface clean. Telegram is so simple you already know how to use it.
PRIVATE: We take your privacy seriously and will never give any third parties access to your data. You can delete any message you ever sent or received for both sides, at any time and without a trace. Telegram will never use your data to show you ads.
For those interested in maximum privacy, Telegram offers Secret Chats. Secret Chat messages can be programmed to self-destruct automatically from both participating devices. This way you can send all types of disappearing content — messages, photos, videos, and even files. Secret Chats use End-to-End Encryption to ensure that a message can only be read by its intended recipient.
We keep expanding the boundaries of what you can do with a messaging app. Don’t wait years for older messengers to catch up with Telegram — join the revolution today.
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Mar 23, 2025
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"Telegram is hands down one of the best messaging apps! It's super fast, secure, and packed with amazing features like channels, bots, and cloud storage. Plus, the ability to edit and delete messages anytime is a game changer! The only downside is that some people still prefer other apps, but once you try Telegram, there’s no going back! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐"
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Miriam David
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January 11, 2025
I love using Telegram. However, the sign up process is horrible. Getting an OTP is really difficult. I uninstalled and reinstalled the app last night to fix an issue I was experiencing with a mini app. From last night till date, I have not gotten an OTP. I'm asked to try a different number or email support. I have emailed them twice. No feedback for hours. Now, I can't attempt to get an OTP anymore because I've tried too many times according to the app. Is this happening because I'm in Nigeria?
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Kunal Roy
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February 7, 2025
The app is good. Swift, secure and don't take much space. Not much more is needed. But recently there has been lots of instances when the app is continuously showing connecting and updating and any media doesn't shows. It's becoming nuisance especially since past 3-4 months. And the internet speed is fast yet the same problem persists
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Telegram FZ-LLC
February 7, 2025
If you see a 'Connecting...' message or a constantly spinning circle icon, that is a sign that your device isn't able to connect to Telegram.If your connection is working for other apps and websites, it means your provider is limiting your ability to access Telegram – enabling a VPN or proxy service on your device will help you connect.