How to Delete Telegram Account Instantly (and Safely)

Done with Telegram and want out — right now? Whether you’re switching apps, simplifying your digital life, or just don’t want your account lingering online, you can delete your Telegram account instantly. The only catch? Telegram doesn’t let you do it directly from the app — but there’s a quick and easy way to do it.

In this guide, you’ll learn exactly how to delete your Telegram account instantly using a few simple steps. It only takes a minute, and we’ll walk you through the whole thing.

Can You Delete Your Telegram Account from the App?

Nope. Telegram doesn’t currently allow account deletion from within its mobile or desktop app. You’ll need to use Telegram’s account deletion portal in a browser.

But don’t worry — you can still do it from your phone or computer in just a few taps.

Things to Know Before Deleting

• All your messages, chats, and contacts will be erased permanently.
• Your Telegram groups and channels will remain, but you’ll be removed from them.
• You can create a new account later — but your old data won’t come back.
• If you used a username, someone else could claim it after deletion.

If that sounds good, let’s move on.

How to Back Up Telegram Data Before Deleting

Before pulling the plug, you might want to save important conversations, files, or media from Telegram. Telegram doesn’t offer a one-click export option on mobile, but you can back up your data using the Telegram Desktop app.

Steps to Back Up Data:

1. Download and install Telegram Desktop on your computer.
2. Log in using your phone number and verification code.
3. Go to Settings > Advanced > Export Telegram Data.
4. Choose what you want to back up:
   • Chats
   • Photos and videos
   • Files
   • Group/channel info
5. Select a destination folder and hit Export.

Once it’s done, you’ll get a full folder with your backup files.

Note: You can only export private messages, not group conversations where you’re not an admin.

How to Delete Telegram Account Instantly

This is the fastest way to delete your Telegram account. Make sure you have access to your phone number linked to Telegram — because you’ll need to verify it.

Steps to delete Telegram account instantly:

1. Open a browser (on your phone or computer).
2. Go to the official Telegram deletion page: https://my.telegram.org/auth
3. Enter your phone number in international format (e.g., +1 for the U.S.).
4. Telegram will send you a confirmation code in your Telegram app (not via SMS).
5. Enter the code in the browser where prompted.
6. Once logged in, tap on “Delete Account.”
7. On the next screen, you’ll see an optional field asking why you’re leaving—this is optional.
8. Click “Delete My Account.”
9. You’ll see a final confirmation — click “Yes, delete my account.”

That’s it. Your account is now permanently deleted.

Don’t See the Code?

Telegram will send the login code inside your Telegram chats (not via SMS). So if you’ve already deleted the app or lost access to your device, you might need to reinstall Telegram temporarily to get the code.

Related: 5 Tricks to Use Telegram Without Using Phone Number

Bonus Tip: Set Auto-Delete if You’re Not in a Hurry

If you’re okay with waiting, you can set Telegram to automatically delete your account after a period of inactivity (from 1 month up to 12 months).

To do this:

1. Open Telegram.
2. Go to Settings > Privacy and Security.
3. Tap “If Away For” under “Delete My Account.”
4. Choose 1 month (for the fastest auto-delete option).

Telegram will then erase your account automatically if you don’t log in again.

Final Thoughts

Deleting your Telegram account isn’t hard — you just need to do it from a browser instead of the app. Once you’ve entered your number and verified it, the process only takes a few clicks.

Before you go, don’t forget to back up any important chats or media using Telegram Desktop. Because once your account is gone, there’s no way to recover that data.

Whether you’re switching to another messaging app or just need a break from it all, now you know how to delete Telegram account instantly without any confusion.

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