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This wikiHow teaches you how to sign in to Telegram when you’re on an Android.
Steps
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1Open Telegram on your Android. It’s the blue circle with a white paper airplane inside. You’ll usually find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
- If you don’t have the Telegram app for Android, open the Play Store, locate Telegram, then tap INSTALL.
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2Tap Start Messaging. It’s the blue button at the bottom of the screen.
- If it’s your first time using the app on this phone or tablet, tap OK when prompted, then tap ALLOW to give the app permission to receive calls and SMS messages.
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3Enter your phone number and tap the check mark. Telegram will send you an SMS message to confirm the number.
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4Enter the SMS code and tap the check mark. The code is the number in the text message from Telegram. You are now signed in to Telegram.
- If it’s your first time setting up Telegram, tap ALLOW when prompted to give the app permission to access your contacts and media.
Community Q&A
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QuestionWhat is Telegram for?
Community AnswerIt's an instant messaging application used to send photos, videos, or just plain text to someone else who uses an Android phone.
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1. Open Telegram.
2. Tap Start Messaging.
3. Enter your phone number.
4. Enter the SMS code.
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