How to increase the security of our Telegram account?

With the expansion of the use of messengers like Telegram, maintaining the security of user accounts has become more important; especially when we use virtual numbers, which are usually more vulnerable than real numbers. In this article, we will tell you step by step how you can increase the security of your Telegram account to the highest level.

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1. Enable Two-Step Verification

One of the most important steps you need to take is to enable two-step verification. This way, even if someone gets access to the SMS code, they will not be able to log into your account.

Activation steps:
• Go to: Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification
• Choose a strong password (preferably a combination of letters and numbers)
• Enter a recovery email so that if you forget your password, you can recover it

Note: This password has nothing to do with your number, and only you should know it.

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2. Hide your phone number

When using a virtual number, it is better to prevent it from being publicly displayed, as unknown people may use it or even previous accounts may have been on that number.

Steps:
• Go to: Settings > Privacy and Security > Phone Number
• Set the “Who can see my phone number?” option to Nobody
• And set “Who can find me by my number?” to My Contacts or Nobody

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3. Check Active Sessions

Telegram lets you see which devices your account is active on. If you see anything suspicious, delete it immediately.

Steps:
• Go to: Settings > Devices
• View the list of active devices
• If it’s unknown or suspicious, click on it and hit Terminate Session

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4. Limit access to unknown people
• Group membership:
In the Privacy > Groups section, set only your contacts to be able to add you to groups.
• Messages and calls:
Set so that only people in your contacts can message or call you.
• Forward messages:
In the Privacy > Forwarded Messages settings, set your name and profile link not to be displayed in forwarded messages.

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5. Beware of links and bots
• Don’t give bots full access, especially if you don’t know where they came from
• Don’t click on unknown links — some of them may be phishing or fake login links

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6. Encrypting Chats (Secret Chats)

If you’re looking for a highly secure conversation, use the Secret Chat feature. Messages are end-to-end encrypted and aren’t even stored on Telegram’s servers.

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7. Logging out of your account on public devices

If you’ve logged into Telegram from someone else’s laptop or phone, be sure to log out of your account afterwards.

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Summary

By following these few simple tips, you can greatly increase your Telegram security and feel more at ease with your virtual number. Finally, always stay up-to-date and follow security news related to Telegram and messengers.

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Written in: Kalino Channel – Safe Companion to the Authorized World