How to Deal with Telegram's Private Message Restrictions

Conclusion: Telegram's private message restrictions have no fixed rules, and solutions vary.

Overview of Telegram Private Message Restrictions

1. Restrictions on +86-Bound Numbers If you use a mainland Chinese (+86) phone number, you are by default blocked from initiating private messages, due to previous misuse within the crypto community.

2. For Non-+86 Numbers Non-+86-bound numbers are not subject to the same default PM restrictions as +86 numbers, but they can still be restricted.

3. Randomness of PM Restrictions All numbers might face private message restrictions, and the exact rules aren't fixed. It's recommended to try different solutions.

4. Attempts to Lift PM Restrictions Whether it's a +86 or non-+86 number, using the methods mentioned above might not permanently remove PM restrictions. This situation is uncertain; users can try for a temporary unblock, but may be restricted again in the future.

5. Risks of Using Google Voice Switching to Google Voice might permanently solve the problem, but it also carries risks, including the possibility of account suspension. Virtual numbers are generally less stable than physical numbers.

6. Consequences of Being Reported If you receive a message from @SpamBot when speaking in a public group, stating "until xxx UTC", it indicates you've been reported. You'll need to wait until the specified time for an automatic unblock. Note that this is unrelated to your number; any account can be reported.

7. Telegram Premium Option If @SpamBot's reply mentions "subscribe to Telegram Premium", then the issue can be resolved by subscribing to the Premium service.

8. Complexity of Lifting PM Restrictions Overall, there are no fixed rules or ultimate solutions for lifting Telegram's private message restrictions; it might just be a system bug. Users also need to be wary of scams promising to "remove PM restrictions."

Effective Solutions

1. Establish Contact Relationships Mutually add people you know to your contacts, and you can easily private message them.

2. Create Small Group Chats Form small groups for a few people to chat in, to avoid PM restrictions.

3. Avoid Private Messaging Don't casually PM others; frequent reports can lead to account restrictions or bans.

Relationship Between Private Messages and Groups

• The feasibility of private messaging is unrelated to groups; groups do not restrict the private messaging function between members.
• The feasibility of private messaging is unrelated to whether you share a common group.
• The feasibility of private messaging is unrelated to whether you have set a username.

Technical Solution

Some users with development capabilities can add a bot to their profile to forward messages through it, thereby avoiding the risk of account suspension due to PMs.