Telegram Privacy Settings Guide

Conclusion

By properly configuring Telegram's privacy settings, users can effectively prevent personal information from being disclosed and avoid being added to unsolicited promotional groups. Below are the detailed steps for privacy settings to help you protect your privacy.

Telegram Privacy Settings Steps

1. Accessing Privacy Settings

Navigate to Settings → Privacy.

2. Phone Number

• Who can see:
  • Nobody
  • My Contacts
  • Always allow (It is recommended to choose a stricter option unless absolutely necessary)

3. Last Seen & Online

• Who can see your last seen status:
  • Everybody
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody (Recommended for enhanced privacy)

4. Forwarded Messages

• Who can link to my account when forwarding messages:
  • Everybody
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody (Recommended to protect your information)

5. Profile Photos

• Who can see:
  • Everybody
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody (Recommended)

6. Calls

• Who can call you:
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody
• Peer-to-peer:
  • Nobody
  • Never
  • Always allow (Recommended to choose a stricter option)

7. Groups & Channels

• Who can add you to groups and channels:
  • Nobody
  • Everybody (Recommended to choose a stricter option unless absolutely necessary)

8. Voice Messages

• Permissions:
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody

9. Active Sessions/Devices

• Manage Devices: Remove unused devices and clients to enhance security.

10. Authorised Websites

• Permissions:
  • It is recommended to delete all authorised websites unless absolutely necessary.

11. Passcode Lock

• Recommendation: Decide whether to enable based on your personal circumstances.

12. Two-Step Verification

• Strongly Recommended: Enable Two-Step Verification to prevent your account from being easily compromised via verification codes.

13. Sensitive Content

• Recommendation: Enable the sensitive content option to protect your privacy.

14. Automatically Delete My Account

• If Away For:
  • 1 year
  • 12 months (Choose according to your personal needs)

By applying the settings above, users can effectively protect their privacy, reduce the risk of being added to spam groups, and ensure the security of their personal information.