Telegram is one of the most widely used social networks in the world. The communication app works in a very similar way to its main competitor, Whatsapp. Its main differences are in relation to its privacy policies and channels, a tool that is not present in Whatsapp.
If you want to delete your Telegram account, for whatever reason, the process may not seem easy, as there is no button within the application to do so. However, deleting your Telegram account is quite simple and can be done in two different ways. Do you want to find out straight away which is the best way to do it? Then let's go step by step.
What you lose when you delete your Telegram account
Before we talk about how to delete your Telegram account, we need to talk about what this will actually do. Deleting your Telegram account doesn't prevent you from eventually creating another account using the same cell phone number, nor does it make it impossible for you to download the application again on your cell phone.
When you delete your account, you will lose all the channels you are a member of, and your private and group chats will be permanently deleted. If you are the administrator of a group, you don't have to worry because it won't be deleted, and the same applies to channels.
How to delete your Telegram account
There are two possible ways to delete your Telegram account. The first is by using a mechanism present in all Telegram accounts and the second is via the application's official website.
How to delete your Telegram account due to inactivity
All accounts created on Telegram contain an activity monitor, after you stop using the app for 6 months your account is deleted forever. However, this "timer", which is automatically set for half a year, can be changed to 1 month, 3 months, 12 months, 18 months or 24 months. Deleting your account this way or manually has the same consequences.
Log into the Telegram app on your phone or computer. Then go to settings and click on "Privacy and Security". Now select the "Delete my account if inactive for" option and choose the number of months you must be inactive for your account to be deleted.
How to delete your Telegram account on the website
If you want to delete your Telegram account immediately, without having to wait weeks or months, this is the method for you. First, go to Telegram website and enter your phone number. This will send a confirmation code to your application, copy this code and go back to the website and enter it. Now just enter your phone number again and click "Done" in the blue bar. Done, now you know how to delete your Telegram account!
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Frequently Asked Questions:
What are the consequences of permanently deleting my Telegram account?
When you delete your account, you will lose all the channels you are a member of, and your private and group chats will be permanently deleted. If you are the administrator of a group, you don't have to worry because it won't be deleted, and the same applies to channels.
Is there any way to delete my Telegram account without using the app on my phone?
Neither of the above methods needs to be done via the mobile app. To delete your Telegram account you just need to stay inactive for the time stipulated in your account settings or use the platform's website.
