Although deleting your Telegram account is a simple procedure, it’s crucial to be aware of the consequences before moving further. If you permanently delete your Telegram account on Android, all of your data—including contacts, groups, and messages—will be lost. Before you start, make sure you have backed up any important data because this action cannot be undone.
Launch the Telegram application.
Start by launching the Telegram app on your Android device in order to permanently remove your account. Verify that you are logged into the account you wish to remove.
Go to the Telegram Preferences
Go to the Settings menu after the app has launched. Usually, tapping the three horizontal lines in the upper-left corner of the screen will reveal this.
Third,select ‘Privacy and Security
Choose ‘Privacy and Security’ by scrolling down the Settings menu. The option to deactivate your account is one of several options in this section pertaining to the security and privacy of your account.
‘If Away For’ is tapped.
Look for the ‘If Away For’ option under ‘Privacy and Security’. This option determines how long your account will be inactive before being automatically deleted.
Configure the Auto-Delete Timeframe
On Android, you must set the auto-delete term to the minimum duration possible, usually one month, in order to permanently remove your Telegram account. Select ‘1 Month’ by tapping on it.
Verify Your Selection
After the chosen amount of inactivity, Telegram will notify you that your account is about to be deleted. ‘OK’ confirms your selection.
End your Telegram session.
Log out of your Telegram account after setting the auto-delete timeframe. In order to guarantee that the deletion process starts, this step is crucial.
Do not log in again.
Avoid the temptation to get back into your Telegram account after logging out. To reset the clock and stop your account from being deleted, log in before the auto-delete time ends.
Delete Account
Following the selected inactivity period (in this case, one month), we will permanently erase your Telegram account. All of your data, including contacts, groups, and messages, will be deleted.
Re-registering (if desired)
You can re-register using the same phone number if you desire to use Telegram after canceling your account. But keep in mind that doing so will create a whole new account, and you won’t be able to get your deleted account’s data back.
Conclusion
Setting the auto-delete duration to one month and then not signing in again is the easy way to permanently erase your Telegram account on Android. Before continuing, make sure you have backed up any important data because this action cannot be undone. See the FAQs below if you have any more queries.
FAQs
Is it possible to recover my deleted Telegram account?
No, your deleted Telegram account cannot be recovered. All of your data, including contacts, groups, and messages, will be permanently deleted.
If I remove my account, what happens to my Telegram groups?
If you created a group, it will continue to function even if you remove your account. Before removing your account, designate another administrator if you are the only one.
Is it possible to remove my Telegram account without using the app?
Yes, you can use a web browser to remove your Telegram account. Visit the Telegram deactivation page and adhere to the guidelines.
If I delete my Telegram account, will my contacts be notified?
Your contacts won’t be notified directly if you delete your Telegram account. They might observe, nevertheless, that you are no longer visible in their group chats or contact list.
