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Ditch Telegram in 5 Minutes: Bye-Bye Forever in 5 Easy Steps

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Posted 2024-10-05 20:03:20

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Are you considering saying goodbye to your Telegram account? You're not the only one.

Leaving this popular cloud-based messaging app behind isn't as simple as it seems. You might expect deleting your Telegram account to be a breeze, involving a quick visit to the Settings section, which would then guide you through a hassle-free exit process.

However, the reality is more complicated.

Here's a step-by-step guide to help you delete your Telegram account in just a few clicks.

Delete Your Telegram Account in 5 Minutes: A Step-by-Step Guide

Total Time Required: 5 minutes

5 min

What You'll Need

A phone or desktop
and a dash of patience

Step 1: Access "my.telegram.org" in Your Browser

Use your phone or desktop to access the website. Then, enter the phone number associated with your Telegram account under "Your Phone Number."

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Step 2: Enter Your Confirmation Code

The confirmation code will be sent to your Telegram account, not your native text messaging system.

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Step 3: Click on "Delete Account"

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Step 4: Confirm Your Phone Number

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Tap on “Delete My Account.” Please note that you will be unable to re-register for Telegram for several days if you decide to create a new account again. (No explanation for your departure will be required.)

Fourth step in deleting a Telegram account

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Step 5: Confirm Account Deletion

You will be presented with two options: “Yes, delete my account” and “No, I’ll reconsider.” Select the former to permanently delete your Telegram account. If the deletion process is successful, you should see a notification that reads, “Your account has been successfully removed from our system. We’ll miss you, come back soon.”

Fifth step on deleting a Telegram account.

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