Telegram Privacy Settings Guide

Conclusion

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

Telegram Privacy Settings Steps

1. Access Privacy Settings

Go to Settings → Privacy.

2. Phone Number

• Who can see my phone number:
  • Nobody
  • My Contacts
  • Everybody (It's advisable to choose a more restrictive option unless absolutely necessary)

3. Last Seen & Online

• Who can see my Last Seen & Online status:
  • Everybody
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody (Recommended to choose 'Nobody' for enhanced privacy)

4. Forwarded Messages

• Who can forward my messages:
  • Everybody
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody (Recommended to choose 'Nobody' to protect your information)

5. Profile Photo

• Who can see my profile photo:
  • Everybody
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody (Recommended to choose 'Nobody')

6. Calls

• Who can call me:
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody
• Peer-to-peer:
  • Nobody
  • Never
  • Always (It's advisable to choose a more restrictive option)

7. Groups & Channels

• Who can invite me to groups & channels:
  • Nobody
  • Everybody (It's advisable to choose a more restrictive option unless absolutely necessary)

8. Voice & Video Messages

• Who can send me voice & video messages:
  • My Contacts
  • Nobody

9. Active Sessions

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

10. Authorized Websites

• Permissions: Unless absolutely necessary, it's advisable to remove all authorized websites.

11. Passcode Lock

• Setting Suggestion: Decide whether to enable this based on your personal needs.

12. Two-Step Verification

• Strongly Recommended: Enable Two-Step Verification to prevent account theft via easily obtained verification codes.

13. Sensitive Content

• Setting Suggestion: Configure sensitive content settings to enhance privacy.

14. Automatically Delete My Account

• Select Timeframe:
  • 1 year
  • 12 months (Choose based on your personal needs)

By using 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.