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Telegram Web

Open Telegram Web in your browser

Want Telegram without installing anything? Open Telegram Web in your browser and sign in with a quick QR scan. It works in Chrome, Edge, Safari and Firefox, keeps your cloud chats in sync, and is ideal for work computers, Chromebooks and any machine where you can't add software.

Telegram Web open in a desktop browser window

Telegram · Web

Launch Telegram in a browser tab

No installer, no admin rights. Open the web app, scan the QR code from your phone and your conversations are ready in seconds.

Requires
Any modern browser
  • Runs in any modern browser
  • QR-code login in seconds
  • Great for shared or work PCs
  • Add it to your desktop as a PWA
  • Same cloud chats as the mobile app
  • Keyboard shortcuts for fast replies

Opens the official Telegram Web app in a new browser tab.

Why open Telegram Web in your browser

Choosing to open Telegram Web in your browser is the fastest way to use Telegram on a computer you don't own or can't install apps on. There's nothing to download and no admin rights required — the entire messenger loads as a web page, complete with your cloud chats, channels and media.

How to sign in with a QR code

  1. Open the web app. Press the Open button above — Telegram Web launches in a new browser tab, no download needed.
  2. Scan the QR code. In your phone app go to Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device and scan the code on screen.
  3. Start chatting. Your cloud chats load instantly. Everything you send appears on your phone and other devices too.

Web A, Web K and the PWA

Telegram offers two official web clients — Web A and Web K — with slightly different layouts. Both use the same account and sync instantly. On Chrome or Edge you can install Telegram Web as a Progressive Web App so it opens in its own window and even shows notifications like a native app.

When to use the browser instead of the desktop app

The browser version is perfect for quick access, borrowed laptops and locked-down office PCs. If you're on your own machine and want shortcuts, tray icons and offline media, install the Windows desktop app or Telegram for macOS instead.

Staying safe on shared computers

Always log out when you finish on a public computer, and periodically review connected sessions under Settings → Devices. For deeper protection, enable two-step verification on your account.

Telegram Web — frequently asked questions

Does Telegram Web need an install?

No. It runs entirely in your browser, so it's perfect for work PCs, Chromebooks and shared computers where you can't install software.

What's the difference between Web A and Web K?

They are two official web clients with slightly different interfaces and features. Both sign in the same way and use the same account — pick whichever feels smoother for you.

Is Telegram Web secure on a public computer?

Cloud chats are encrypted in transit and at rest. On shared machines, always log out when you finish and later review active sessions under Settings → Devices.