So how do you encrypt data?
Security Official telegram.org Source We support two layers of secure encryption.Server-client encryptionis used in Cloud Chats (private and group chats), Secret Chats use an additional layer ofclient-client encryption....
What if I’m more paranoid than your regular user?
Security Official telegram.org Source We've got you covered. Telegram’s specialsecret chatsuse end-to-end encryption, leave no trace on our servers, support self-destructing messages and don’t allow forwarding. On t...
How secure is Telegram?
Security Official telegram.org Source Telegram is more secure than mass market messengers like WhatsApp and Line. We are based on the MTProto protocol (seedescriptionandadvanced FAQ), built upon time-tested algorithms to...
Can I hide my ‘last seen’ time?
Telegram Basics Official telegram.org Source You can choose who sees this info inPrivacy and Securitysettings. Remember that you won't see Last Seen timestamps for people with whom you don't share your own. You...
Who are the people behind Telegram?
General Questions Official telegram.org Source Telegram is supported byPavel Durovand his brother Nikolai. Pavel supports Telegram financially and ideologically while Nikolai's input is technological. To make Telegr...
What is Telegram? What do I do here?
General Questions Official telegram.org Source Telegram is a messaging app with a focus on speed and security, it’s super-fast, simple and free. You can use Telegram on all your devicesat the same time— your messages syn...