The short answer
- 1Desktop notifications need Telegram's switch and the system's permission.
- 2Respect system Focus mode keeps Telegram quiet while Focus is on.
- 3Chat mutes sync to every device; device alert switches do not.
In this article
No notifications on the computer
Telegram Desktop shows its own pop-ups or uses the system's notifications. When nothing appears, check Telegram first, then the operating system:
- Main menu (☰)
- Settings
- Notifications and Sounds
- Desktop notifications
- Settings tab
- Notifications
- Bottom Settings tab
- Notifications and Sounds
| Check | Where |
|---|---|
| Desktop notifications is on | Telegram Desktop, Notifications and Sounds |
| Private chats, groups and channels are not muted there | Same screen, the chat types listed below it |
| Respect system Focus mode: if on, Telegram stays quiet while Windows Focus or macOS Focus is active | Same screen |
| Windows allows notifications from Telegram, and Do Not Disturb is off | Windows Settings, System, Notifications |
| macOS allows Telegram to send notifications | System Settings, Notifications, Telegram |
On Windows, Telegram can use Windows notifications or its own pop-ups. If one style never appears, switching the Use Windows notifications option is a quick test. The Location on the screen setting decides where Telegram's own pop-ups appear.
The computer and the phone ring together
Telegram keeps two kinds of notification settings. Muting a chat is saved to your account, so a chat you mute on the phone is muted on the computer too. The device switches, such as Desktop notifications, sounds and pop-ups, belong to each device. So if both the phone and the computer have alerts on, both will alert you for the same message. Decide which device should speak up when:
- At a desk all day: keep desktop notifications, and mute the phone's Telegram notifications during work hours, or lower them to silent banners.
- Computer only for occasional use: switch off Desktop notifications on the computer, and let the phone handle alerts.
If a muted chat still pops up somewhere, check that device for an exception that overrides the mute, or a mention: mentions and replies can notify you even in muted chats.
Unread numbers that do not match
The number on the taskbar or Dock icon follows the desktop's badge settings: Include muted chats in unread count and Count unread messages. If the phone counts differently, its own badge settings differ. Align them on both devices, or ignore the difference. See iPhone badges and previews.
For notifications missing on phones, see notifications not arriving. Next step: notifications vibrate but make no sound.
FAQ
Why am I not getting Telegram notifications on my PC?
Check Desktop notifications in Telegram's Notifications and Sounds, Focus mode, and that Windows or macOS allows Telegram to notify.
Why do my phone and computer both ring for Telegram messages?
Each device has its own alert switches. Turn alerts off on the device you are not using.
If I mute a chat on my phone, is it muted on Telegram Desktop?
Yes. Muting a chat is saved to your account and applies on every device.
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At a glance
- 1Telegram
Desktop notifications on; chat types not muted.
- 2System
Windows or macOS notifications allowed; Focus off.
- 3Two devices
Turn alerts off on the device you are not using.
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