Complete Guide to getting started with Telegram

Complete Guide to get started with Telegram
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Without a doubt, Telegram is one of the few chatting applications with the best encrypted messaging modes. That is to say; it has no adverts, cross-platform functionality, and there are no limits on the size of files you may share over its network. Isn’t that amazing? Because of this and many other interesting features, so many people prefer Telegram to other chatting apps. In this article, I will share a Complete Guide to getting started with Telegram.

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Telegram, a Russian messenger application was launched in 2013 by the Russian brothers Nikolai and Pavel Durov. Today, Telegram has over 500 million active users across the globe which has recently of course raised some concerns in multiples countries, therefore; leading to it being banned. The growth of Telegram is attached to its privacy features (Telegram is a privacy-oriented application), leaving it as a perfect alternative for other messenger applications such as Facebook and WhatsApp.

getting started with Telegram

Interesting feature to help you get started with telegram

  • Messaging speed

In terms of speed, it is assumed that Telegram sends and delivers messages quicker than Facebook and WhatsApp. The most important thing to note however is, you may send files of any size via Telegram, a thing which isn’t possible with other messaging applications.

  • Chat and Privacy

Telegram incorporates end-to-end encryption in its chats which makes it more secure as compared to Facebook and WhatsApp. This means that for every file or message you send over Telegram, it will be sent and received in full security.

  • Groups and channels

Now here is one of those interesting things about Telegram. Not like WhatsApp, Telegram can allow group chats with up to 200,000 participants and channels with an unlimited number of participants. I am sure you have ever tried joining a WhatsApp group before and you were shocked to find it full already.

How to get started with Telegram

The first thing you need to do while getting started with Telegram is to download and install the application on your mobile gadget. Below are the steps you will go through in order to set up the application on your phone.

To install Telegram

  • Go to Google play store or App store and search for Telegram
  • Beware of fake Telegram apps over there. (Anything without a paper airplane logo shouldn’t take you attention)
  • Tap “Install” and the application shall be installed on your phone

To register an account

  • Once you have installed the Telegram application on your phone, it’s the high time you got started with using it. Launch the application in order to create an account.
  • Enter your active mobile number and wait for a confirmation SMS. Once it arrives, provide the 4-digit code into the text box in order to continue

Editing your profile

  • After confirming, Telegram will take you to your profile page where you will be able to provide a profile picture, and a username. You may as well leave all this blank if you wish.

Security

  • You may also enable the 2-factor verification of you so wish. To do this, you will have to go the your application’s settings
  • Select privacy & security
  • Then choose the Two-step verification

Begin Chatting

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Once you are done with the above tasks, you are good to go with getting started with Telegram. It is now time for you to start chatting with your contacts that are also registered with Telegram. If you ever need an update for your Telegram application, just go to the google play store or App Store, search for Telegram. Since Telegram is already installed on your phone, there will be an option for you to update it in case there are any updates required.