September 20, 2025
Delete Telegram Account
Step-by-Step Guide
Important: We are not affiliated with Telegram. This is an independent guide to help you delete your Telegram account.
Deleting your Telegram account is permanent. Once removed, your messages, contacts, and groups are gone and cannot be recovered. If you just want a break, log out or disable notifications instead. If you are sure, follow these steps:
Steps to Delete Telegram Account
- Go to the official Telegram deletion page: https://my.telegram.org/auth
- Enter your phone number in the international format (e.g. +1 555 123 4567).
- Telegram will send you a confirmation code inside the Telegram app (not via SMS).
- Enter the code on the website to sign in.
- Click on Delete Account and provide a reason (optional).
- Confirm deletion — your account and all associated data will be permanently removed.
Telegram Account Deletion Page
Important: After deletion, you cannot recover your account. If you sign up again later
with the same number, it will be treated as a brand new account.
Before You Delete: Important Considerations
Consider these points before deleting your Telegram account:
- Export your chat history if you want to keep important conversations
- Save any important media files, documents, or photos shared in chats
- Inform your important contacts about your account deletion
- Consider leaving or transferring ownership of groups/channels you manage
- Remember that deletion is immediate and irreversible
What Gets Deleted
Permanently Removed
- All chat messages and media
- Contact list and phone number
- Profile information and photos
- Groups and channels you created
- Saved messages and drafts
- Bot conversations and data
- Account settings and preferences
What Happens
- Your username becomes available for others
- Messages you sent disappear from other chats
- Group/channel ownership transfers to admins
- Your phone number can be used for new account
- Complete removal from Telegram servers
Alternatives to Account Deletion
If you're not ready for permanent deletion, consider these alternatives:
- Log out from all devices: Simply sign out without deleting your account
- Turn off notifications: Disable all push notifications and sounds
- Clear chat history: Delete conversations but keep your account active
- Change privacy settings: Make your profile private and restrict who can contact you
- Remove the app: Uninstall Telegram from your devices temporarily
FAQ
No. Telegram does not offer a true deactivation mode. You can log out or disable notifications
if you want a temporary break.
If you are the sole owner of a group or channel, ownership may be transferred to another admin.
Otherwise, they will continue without you.
Account deletion is immediate once you confirm it on the website. Your account and all associated data
are permanently removed from Telegram servers right away.
Yes, you can export your chat history through Telegram's desktop app. Go to Settings > Advanced > Export Telegram Data
to save your messages, media, and other data before deletion.
Make sure you have the Telegram app installed and logged in. The confirmation code is sent within the app,
not via SMS. If you still don't receive it, try logging out and back into the app.
Yes, when you delete your Telegram account, all messages you've sent will disappear from other users' chats as well.
This is different from many other messaging platforms.
Disclaimer: This guide is provided for informational purposes only. Always double-check on the official Telegram website before proceeding with account deletion.