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. 