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Does Telegram Show Your Phone Number?
Privacy is a growing concern, especially on messaging platforms like WhatsApp and Telegram. Many of you may have such questions: "Can people see my number on Telegram" and wonder what personal info Telegram shares with other users.
In this article, we're breaking down who can see your Telegram number, how to control its visibility, and debunk some myths surrounding Telegram's privacy settings. Let's clear things up so you can chat with peace of mind!
Does Telegram Show Your Number?
Yes, Telegram reveals your phone number. To verify your identity, you need to provide your phone number and one-time verification code during registration on Telegram. After signing up, Telegram shows your phone number to match you with your contacts who also use the app.
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Who Can See Your Phone Number on Telegram?
Though Telegram does put you in charge of your privacy, you should first know who your phone number is visible to, so you can better control your privacy. Here is a list of people who can see your number:
1Your Contacts
According to Telegram, your number is only visible to your contacts by default. That said, if somebody is stored in your phone book and you are also on their contacts list, then both of you can see each other's phone numbers.
This also makes connections between contacts smoother and easier on this platform.
2Group Members
In Telegram groups, members typically don't see each other's phone numbers—unless they set their phone number visible to "Everyone."
3People You Message First
If you start a chat with someone who doesn't have your number, Telegram may display your phone number, as specified in your privacy settings. When your number visibility is set to "Everybody," it will be seen by them. If it is set to "My Contacts" or "Nobody," it will be hidden.
How to Hide Your Phone Number on Telegram?
Want to keep your phone number more private on Telegram? Here's how you can easily hide it from others:
- Step 1.Open the Telegram app on your phone or desktop. Tap on "Settings."
- Step 2.Go to "Privacy and Security."
- Step 3.Tap on "Phone Number" under the "Privacy" section.
- Step 4.Choose "Nobody" to hide your number from everyone.
Common Myths about Hiding Your Telegram Number
Many people mistakenly believe that if they set their number visibility to nobody, they will be completely invisible on Telegram. Nevertheless, this is not fully correct. Below are some of the misunderstandings most people have:
Myth 1: I set "Nobody", so others can't find me on Telegram ❌
Even though you hide your phone number, Telegram still has an option to let others (everyone or your contacts) find or message you by your phone number.
Additionally, people can still find your account through your username, if they receive a message from you, or if you have mutual groups with them.
Myth 2: I set it to "Nobody," no one can see my number ❌
During testing, I was surprised to find that even though I had set my phone number to "Nobody," my friends could still see my phone number on Telegram. This is because they have my number saved in their phone contacts.
Myth 3: Blocking someone hides my number from them ❌
When a user is blocked, they are prevented from sending you messages or calls, but the option to see your number does not always disappear from their side.
If they had your number before the blocking process — such as if it was stored in their contacts or from past conversations — they will still be able to access it from their end. Blocking only means no communication, not necessarily hiding the previously shared information.
💡Bonus Privacy Suggestions:
After setting your phone number to be visible to "Nobody," Telegram additionally lets you control who can find you by your phone number.
To do so, please make sure you're using Telegram on Android or desktop, where this option is available.
If you set a username before, it is public and means that anyone can still search and discover your account. To delete your public username:
Open Telegram Settings > My Profile > Edit > Username. Clear the username field by deleting the text that is currently in it.
On Telegram, if your friends forward your messages to their contacts whom you don't know, then they can find you through those forwarded messages. This is because the forwarded messages usually contain a link to your profile. To stop this from happening:
Open "Settings > Privacy and Security > Forwarded Messages." Then, change the setting to "Nobody."
If the person you message first is not in your contacts, Telegram might show your number to them if you set your number visibility to "Everyone."
To be safe: If it is possible, never start messaging people you don't know. Also, ensure that the option "Nobody" is selected for your phone number visibility to hide your contact details from strangers.
FAQs about Telegram Phone Number
The Bottom Line
By default, Telegram does not show your phone number to everyone. It is only visible to users who have saved you as their contacts. In groups and channels, other members will only see your username unless you have adjusted your privacy settings to allow it.
You can control exactly who sees your phone number by heading to Telegram Settings > Privacy and Security > Phone Number. Then, choose who can see your number: Everybody, My Contacts, or Nobody. You can also add specific exceptions.
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