How to use Telegram without a phone number

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One of the reasons why many people have decided to switch to Telegram is that you can use the application without the need for anyone to know your phone number. Thanks to this, you can talk to someone you just met, without having to tell them your number. This offers you more privacy, and not only that, you can also use Telegram without having a phone number. Therefore, you can remove the card from your phone and continue using the application without problem, just like we can do with WhatsApp.

In Telegram you can put a username, and this is the one that you will have to give to other people to be able to chat. In the event that you have a problem with the person you have given it to, you can simply block it and they will no longer have a way to contact you, since they cannot call you or send SMS. But without a doubt, the most remarkable thing about this application is the possibility of using the application without a phone number, and you can do it on your mobile phone, on a tablet or on your computer. Next we will tell you how you will be able to register and what you need.

Is the phone number in Telegram necessary?

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Firstly, we must differentiate the use of the registry. In order to create an account on Telegram, you will need to include your phone number, but you will be able to use it without the SIM card or on another device even if you have the mobile with the number you registered turned off.

How to open a Telegram account

As we told you at the beginning, yes you can use Telegram without a phone number, To register, it will be necessary. You will have a number attached, but it will not be shown to anyone and you will not have to use it if you do not want to. Therefore, you could register with a prepaid card, and then take this out of your phone to never use it again. And it is that in addition, you can even have two accounts in Telegram, we explain the steps below.

To register in Telegram, it is not necessary to install the application on the mobile with the number that you will use, but you must have it at hand, since they will send you a confirmation message.

When you download the application on the device where you are going to use it, it will ask you to enter your country and phone number.
When you have entered this information, you will receive a message with a login code. This can be sent directly to Telegram or via SMS.

Once you have logged in, it will always be open, so you will not have to leave it nor to have to enter the phone number again. You will be able to log in from other devices without problem, even if the phone with which you registered is switched off or you are in another city.

Virtual numbers

Una alternative to register in Telegram without using your number, is to resort to virtual numbers. There are apps and websites that offer you a virtual number, which does not belong to anyone, and with which you cannot call either, but you can have it for a few minutes while you receive the confirmation message from Telegram to register. Some that you can use are Twilio, which is free, and Hushed, which is paid, but it lets you use the virtual number for a few days.

How to buy an anonymous number to use on Telegram

Recently, Telegram announced through its official blog that will finally allow rRegister in the application without having to have a physical phone number or SIM card. Simply, you will buy an anonymous number through a Fragment service, the new Telegram platform where you can buy and sell TON, your own cryptocurrency. A very interesting alternative if you want use Telegram without phone number.

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Of course, this service is not free, since the numbers are bought with TON, Telegram's cryptocurrency. To do this, you just have to follow these simple steps.
Before continuing, Fragment works by a bidding system, and we already anticipate that the numbers available are not exactly cheap, but it is the price to pay for having maximum privacy.

You must download Tonkeeper and Telegram, two essential apps to be able to follow the process. Let's see the steps to follow:

  • Open the Fragment website through this link
  • Search for any phone number you like and tap Place Bid
  • Now, you will have made a bid with the amount of TON indicated
  • Confirm the amount and hit Place a Bid with Tonkeeper
  • Confirm the amount in “Place a…”.
  • Now you must hit “Place a Bid with Tonkeeper.
  • The Tonkeeper app will open automatically.
  • Finally, hit Confirm.

This number will be your property if you win the auction, and once you have it, you just have to go to the Fragment website and click on the option that says Connect Telegram. Finally, link your account with Tonkeeper and you will be able to register on Telegram without any complications.

How to have more than one account on Telegram

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Another reason why more and more users switch to Telegram is that you have the possibility of having more than one account at the same timeYou only need to get several phone numbers to receive the confirmation SMS in all of them. The steps to do it are very simple:

  • Open the Telegram application on your tablet, computer or mobile.
  • Go to the three lines in the upper left.
  • Click on Add accounts.
  • A screen will appear where you can put your data.
  • Fill in your country.
  • Write your code and phone number.
  • Confirm and go to the next step.

Each of the accounts you have will have its own chats, groups, and channels. To change your account you will only have to go to the menu on the left and select the one you want to use.

Username

One of the best things about Telegram is that nobody has to know what your phone number is, not even you once you have registered it. As we said, you can use a virtual number, and the normal thing is that you will not be able to remember it. Therefore, since you do not need to remember this, you only need to remember your username, which you can also change whenever you want. These are the steps you must follow to change your username:

  • Open the Telegram app.
  • Click on the three lines located in the upper left part.
  • If you have more than one account, select the profile you want to change.
  • Now in Account you will see all your data, the number, biography and username.
  • Click on Username and there you can easily change it.
  • Choose the one you prefer, as long as it has a minimum of five characters, you can add numbers from 0 to 9 if you prefer and even underscores.

You can change it whenever you want, and under the username you will have a link to share with whoever you prefer so that they can contact you.

How to hide your number on Telegram

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When you already have your user number, you will be able to hide your phone number so that no one can see it, not even your own contacts. Thanks to this configuration you will be able to contact through your username or using the link that we have already mentioned, and no one will be able to see your number. We show you how to do it in a few steps:

  • Enter the Privacy and security section from the Settings.
  • Select the Phone number option.
  • Choose Who can see my number?
  • The options are: Everyone, My Contacts, Nobody.
  • Select Nobody

Now none of your contacts will be able to see your phone number, not an individual chat, not in a group, not even if you join a channel, unless you are going to give it. You can also choose the My contacts option if you want the people you have in your agenda to be able to see it, but not the others who look for you or contact you.


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