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How to Add Telegram Web App to Your iOS Home Screen

2025-06-25

How to Add Telegram Web App to Your iOS Home Screen

In a nutshell: By following a few simple steps, you can add the Telegram Web App to your iOS Home Screen and enjoy a user experience that's pretty close to a native app.

Here are the steps:

  1. Open Telegram Web App in Safari Visit the URL: https://web.telegram.org

  2. Log in to your Telegram Account Enter your account details to log in.

  3. Add to Home Screen Tap the Share button at the bottom of Safari, then select "Add to Home Screen".

  4. Create a Telegram Icon This will create a Telegram icon on your iOS Home Screen, which you can tap to directly access the Telegram Web App.

PWA Experience

The Telegram Web App is a Progressive Web App (PWA), designed to offer a user experience similar to a native app. You don't need to install a separate app to enjoy app-like functionality and convenience.

Important Notes

  • With the Telegram Web App, you can access groups that are restricted by Apple (e.g., certain content-sharing groups).
  • Currently, the web app doesn't support Chinese language pack localisation, whereas other Telegram clients offer this setting.

By following these simple steps, you can easily add the Telegram Web App to your iOS Home Screen and enjoy a more convenient messaging experience.