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When setting up a Telegram for the first time, the 's country and phone number are required. As a result, there is no option to create an without a phone number. This requirement applies to both the mobile and desktop apps, as Telegram sends a code to the number to complete registration. Besides authentication, a phone number makes it possible for s who have the number stored on their device to message a on the platform. Although Telegram has added the option to find s by name, this only works for those who have the feature set up.
Telegram Phone Number Privacy Options
While Telegram does allow someone to create multiple s, each must be tied to a separate phone number. s can use up to three Telegram s on the app. If s change their phone number, they can update this on Telegram without losing all the information tied to the old one, including messages, s, and media. Additionally, if s are using a new number temporarily, such as while traveling internationally, they can continue using their with their old phone number for a limited time.
Telegram offers s additional security and privacy features, including the ability to hide their phone number in private chats or groups. This can be done through the Telegram app's Settings menu. Select 'Privacy and Security,' followed by 'Phone Number,' and then select 'Nobody' to prevent anyone from seeing the phone number. While this will stop people in the chat from seeing a 's phone number, those who already have the number saved on their phone will still be able to see it.
s also have the option to limit those who can find them on Telegram using their number. This menu appears under the same 'Phone Number' settings after selecting 'Nobody.' Select 'My s' here, which will ensure that only a 's s can find them on Telegram by searching for their phone number.
Use Telegram Without A SIM Card
While a phone number is required to sign up for a Telegram , thanks to a new feature, a SIM card isn't. Instead of using their phone number, Telegram enables s to sign up for an using an anonymous blockchain-powered phone number purchased on purchase a number to use exclusively with Telegram. As a result, a 's s will not be able to find them using their phone number. Since the number can't be used for anything other than Telegram, it adds an extra degree of anonymity.
Buying a blockchain number does require a few extra steps though. s will need to create a TON Wallet and deposit funds or buy TON if they don't have any. They will then need to to Fragment, connect to Telegram and TON, and bid on a phone number. Using this no-SIM method requires some knowledge of blockchain and cryptocurrency, so if s aren't familiar with this, it's best to use a regular phone number for Telegram.