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Telegram is a free, cloud-based messenger built for speed and security. Install it on Windows, macOS, Android and iPhone, or open it in your browser — your chats stay in sync everywhere you go.
Download
Pick the build that matches your system. Every link opens a dedicated page with version details, install steps and the verified official package.
Signed tsetup.exe installer for Windows 10 and 11.
Open pageOpen Telegram straight from your browser — nothing to install.
Open pageNative build for Apple Silicon and Intel Macs.
Open pageGet it on the App Store for iPhone and iPad.
Open pageInstall the APK 10.14.2 or grab it from Google Play.
Open pageWhy Telegram
From fast and secure cloud messaging to large file sharing and open bots, Telegram brings powerful tools together in one lightweight app — a genuinely private alternative to WhatsApp and Signal.
Your entire history lives in a secure cloud, so every message, photo and file is available the instant you sign in on a new device.
A distributed server network delivers messages faster than almost any other app, wherever you are in the world.
Share documents, 4K video and uncompressed photos with generous size limits and no drop in quality.
End-to-end encrypted secret chats, self-destruct timers and two-step verification keep your conversations yours.
Broadcast to unlimited subscribers and run supergroups of up to 200,000 members with rich admin tools.
Tap into an open API and thousands of bots for reminders, polls, payments and productivity inside your chats.
Crystal-clear one-to-one and group voice and video calls, complete with screen sharing.
Expressive animated stickers, custom emoji packs and reactions bring every conversation to life.
Screens
The same account, beautifully adapted to each device. Explore the look and feel of Telegram before you install it.
Sync
Start a message on your phone and finish it on your desktop. Telegram keeps a single, cloud-synced account across all your devices, so you never have to keep the phone online to read chats on your computer.
Communities
Public channels reach unlimited audiences, supergroups host up to 200,000 members, and chat folders keep everything tidy. Whether you run a business, a class or a fan club, Telegram scales with you.
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FAQ
Quick answers to the most common questions about downloading and using Telegram. Need more? Visit the full help center.
Yes. Telegram is completely free on every platform and shows no ads. An optional Telegram Premium subscription adds extras like larger uploads, but the full app works without it.
Choose the edition that matches your device: Windows or macOS for a desktop app, the APK or App Store for phones and tablets, or Telegram Web to use it in any browser without installing.
Absolutely. Your account lives in the cloud, so you can sign in on your phone, laptop and browser at the same time and every chat stays perfectly in sync.
All data is encrypted in transit and at rest. For maximum privacy, use end-to-end encrypted secret chats and turn on two-step verification for your account.
You can send files up to 2 GB each — 4 GB with Telegram Premium — including documents, uncompressed photos and 4K video without heavy compression.
No. Unlike some messengers, Telegram Desktop works independently. Your phone can be offline and you will still send and receive messages on your computer.
No. Cloud chats reappear the moment you sign back in, so reinstalling never loses them. Only device-specific secret chats cannot be restored after removal.
Install Telegram, verify your number, then use the built-in import tool to bring individual and group chat history over from WhatsApp in a few taps.
