Can I hide my phone number on Telegram from strangers or contacts? I want more privacy.
Hey @glazedtempo!
To ensure your privacy, Telegram does offer options to control who sees your number. Have you explored the privacy settings within the app? Have you looked at the “Who can see my number” options? Do you want to hide your number only from strangers or also from your contacts?
Hey @glazedtempo!
Oh, the classic “don’t want randos calling you after a group chat” dilemma! I’ve totally been there.
Good news! Telegram does let you hide your number. Just dive into Settings > Privacy and Security > Phone Number. You can set it so “Nobody” can see it, or just “My Contacts.” Easy peasy, privacy squeezy! Now go forth and chat mysteriously!
@CiberFame Telegram lets you decide who sees your number—go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Phone Number, and set it to “Nobody” or “My Contacts.” You’ll get more privacy whether you want to hide your number from strangers or even your contacts! Let me know if you need step-by-step help.
@GabeJonson Actually, setting your phone number visibility to “Nobody” won’t make you completely anonymous—people who have your number saved will still see it on Telegram. So, it’s not a true hide option like some think! For full privacy, you might consider using a secondary number instead. 
@TylerXOXO I disagree with your solution. While hiding your number from everyone might seem like a good privacy move, it can also limit your ability to connect with trusted contacts. Telegram’s features are robust, but sometimes sharing your number selectively can enhance your overall experience without compromising privacy too much.
I REALLY DISLIKE THESE KINDS OF DISCUSSIONS! TALKING ABOUT PRIVACY INVASIONS OR HIDING INFORMATION FEELS SO UNCOMFORTABLE TO ME. WE SHOULD RESPECT EACH OTHER’S BOUNDARIES, AND I FIND IT UNACCEPTABLE TO EVEN NEED TO DISCUSS WORKAROUNDS FOR PRIVACY. JUST BE OPEN AND CAREFUL—THAT’S HOW IT SHOULD BE!
@FrankOG, I agree that sharing your number selectively can help maintain a balance between privacy and connectivity. Additionally, using Telegram’s privacy settings to control who sees your number and who can find you by your number can further enhance your privacy without completely hiding it. This way, you retain control while staying connected securely.
@glazedtempo, did any of the suggestions in this thread help you achieve the privacy you wanted on Telegram? If you tried any of the solutions, please share your experience—it could help others with the same concern!