Simple
An intuitive interface that makes everyday conversations easy.
Telegram
a new era of messaging
Telegram for Android
Telegram for iPhone / iPad
Telegram for Windows / macOS / Linux
Telegram download and installation guides
Choose a Telegram download for your operating system. Find practical installation steps, sign-in guidance and answers to common questions.
Getting started with Telegram
Why Telegram?
Private
Control who can see your phone number, profile and online status.
Synced
Access cloud chats across your phones, tablets and computers.
Fast
Keep conversations moving with messages, photos and files.
Powerful
Organize conversations, share files and manage communities.
Open
Built around an open API and open-source client applications.
Secure
Enable two-step verification and review your active sessions.
Social
Bring people together in groups and broadcast with channels.
Expressive
Make conversations your own with stickers, themes and emoji.
Telegram download questions
What is Telegram?
Telegram is a messaging app for conversations, groups, channels and file sharing. Choose the mobile or desktop app for your device, then follow the installation and sign-in steps.
Can I use Telegram on a computer?
Telegram desktop supports Windows, macOS and Linux. Cloud chats can sync across signed-in devices; secret chats are device-specific and do not sync.
How do I sign in to Telegram desktop?
Open the app and follow its QR-code or phone-number sign-in instructions. If a verification code is sent to an existing Telegram session, check that session first. Never share your codes.
Are all Telegram chats end-to-end encrypted?
No. Cloud chats use client-server encryption. Secret chats use end-to-end encryption and are device-specific; they are not available in Telegram Desktop.
What if a download is unavailable?
The package for that platform has not been made available on this site yet. Return later or choose another available platform.
Can I install an APK on an iPhone?
No. APK files are for Android. On an iPhone or iPad, open the App Store on your device, search for Telegram Messenger and check the publisher before installing.