How to Delete Telegram Account Permanently from Android or iPhone

1. Use the Self-Destruct method to delete a Telegram Account

Telegram provides an application setting by the name of “Self-Destruct”. This setting basically provides the function of deleting your application automatically after you have stopped using it for the duration of the set time. What you would need to do is to set up a self-destruct time duration in the settings.

2. Official site to Manually Delete Telegram Account Permanently

This method is a straightforward technique that you can use to delete your account. If you decided to not wait for the self-destruct setting to delete account and therefore decided to manually delete your account then, follow the steps that are given below in order to delete Telegram account permanently from the platform.

1. Open a web browser that is available on your system.
2. Open the “Telegram Deactivation Page” in your browser.
   Now, you would be given the option to enter your mobile number in the dialog box provided. Note that you have to make sure that you are providing the mobile number linked with your Telegram account and moreover, you are entering the mobile number in correct international phone number format.
3. Enter your phone number. Click on the “Next” option provided on the page.
4. You would need to add the “Confirmation Code” which will be sent to your entered mobile phone. Now, enter the Confirmation Code. You would be navigated to the next page.
5. Next, just cite a reason to leave the Telegram application.
6. Click on the option of “Done“.  You would be prompted from the pop-up asking you “Are you sure?“
7. Click on the option of “Yes, Delete my account” on the pop-up that is shown.

Following these steps will make sure that your account is manually and instantly deleted from the Telegram database. You can now uninstall the application from your device. Make sure to follow the fairly simple steps properly in order to delete Telegram account permanently.

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Conclusion

This article is about the different ways in which you can delete Telegram account permanently from the platform. You can use them on both Android or iPhone. Make sure to find the same option on your devices and follow the steps.