How to delete Telegram account or channel instantly?
Telegram is a messaging app that has become extremely popular since it’s launched in 2013 and has gained over 500 million active users. However, Telegram doesn’t offer a one-click delete option, but no worry that doesn’t mean you can’t delete or deactivate your Telegram account.
If you are looking for ways how to delete/deactivate Telegram account permanently on Android, iOS, and PC., you can just follow an easy step-by-step guide mentioned below.
Why you need to delete a Telegram account?
If you have privacy concern or no need to use Telegram account any more then this is the best option to delete your account and move to other messenger apps such as WhatsApp if you interested.
How to delete Telegram account permanently on Android
Telegram does not offer a one way solution to delete Telegram account. Instead, you have to go through the deactivation process. This option available on the Telegram Android app or Web. You can select the time frame based on which your Telegram account gets deleted. After this, all your contacts and messages will be gone permanently.
Here are the steps to activate the deletion process Telegram account on Android:
- Open Telegram app on Android and click on left sidebar.
- Go to the option Settings.
- Select the option Privacy and Security.
- Next, scroll down to the If Away for section to automatically delete account.
- Select the time frame after which your Telegram account will be disabled forever. You can choose from 1, 3, 6 and 12 months. By default Telegram is set this to 6 months.
- After doing this, if you do not use your Telegram account for the selected time frame, Telegram will permanently delete your account on Android.
How to delete Telegram account permanently on iPhone
- Open Telegram on iPhone and go to Settings
- Click on Privacy and Security
- Scroll over to If Away for option to delete account
- Click on Delete Account Now and proceed to confirm the prompt
If your Telegram account remains idle for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months, the Telegram account will be deleted along with all messages and contacts.
How to delete Telegram account using web browser
Deleting a Telegram account on Android or iPhone takes a few months and users might not want to wait that long. So for, Telegram also offers an option to delete an account via any web browser.
Follow these steps to delete Telegram account right away.
- Go to the ‘Telegram Deactivation’ page on any web browser using a PC or mobile.
- Enter the phone number using which your Telegram account was created. Add the country code before the mobile number. Then click on ‘Next’.
- Now, you will get an alphanumeric code on the Telegram mobile app.
- Enter the alphanumeric code to sign in to your Telegram account.
- From the Telegram Core section, click on the Delete Account option.
- Telegram will ask you to provide a reason for deleting your account.
- If you still want to proceed with deleting the channel, tap on the “Delete” button.
- Now, you need to confirm again to delete the Telegram account. Click on the option, Yes, delete my account to end your association with the Telegram app.
How to delete a Telegram Channel?
If you want to delete a Telegram channel, instead deletion of an account you need to follow these setup;
- Open the Telegram app on your device.
- Find the channel that you want to delete.
- Tap on the channel to open it.
- Once the channel is open, tap on the channel name at the top of the screen to access the channel info.
- In the channel info screen, tap on the menu icon located at the top right corner.
- From the menu that appears, select “Edit” or “Edit Channel.”
- In the Edit Channel screen, scroll down and tap on the “Delete Channel” option.
- Telegram will ask you to confirm the deletion.
- If you still want to proceed with deleting the channel, tap on the “Delete Channel” button.
- Once you confirm the deletion, the channel will be permanently deleted.
How to delete a Telegram Group?
To delete a Telegram group, you can follow these steps:
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- Open the Telegram app on your device.
- Find the group that you want to delete.
- Tap on the group to open it.
- Once the group is open, tap on the group name at the top of the screen to access the group info.
- In the channel info screen, tap on the menu icon located at the top right corner.
- From the menu that appears, select “Edit” or “Edit Group .”
- In the Edit Group screen, scroll down and tap on the “Delete Group ” option.
- Telegram will ask you to confirm the deletion.
- If you still want to proceed with deleting the group, tap on the “Delete Channel” button.
- Once you confirm the deletion, the group will be permanently deleted.
How to recover a deleted Telegram account?
You can’t recover a deleted telegram account. But you can create a new account with the same mobile number.
How to recover a deleted Telegram Channel or Group?
Once you delete a Telegram channel or group will be permanently deleted, and all its content will be lost. There is no way to recover a deleted channel or group.
What happens if I uninstall Telegram?
Uninstalling Telegram app from your device, will not delete your account or channel, your account will remain accessible once you reinstall the app.