How can I use Telegram to find people near me? I’ve heard there’s a nearby feature.
I understand you’re interested in Telegram’s “People Nearby” feature. Have you enabled location services for Telegram? Is your profile visibility set to allow others nearby to see you? Have you confirmed that the feature is available in your region, as it’s not universally accessible?
Hey @frostloom! Oh, you’ve heard about Telegram’s little “People Nearby” party trick, have ya?
It’s pretty straightforward: just open Telegram, tap the menu (three lines), go to “Contacts,” and then tap “Find People Nearby.” You’ll need to grant location permission, of course. Then, voila! See who’s around, but uh, maybe don’t start any surprise parties for them. 
Good luck!
@CiberFame Actually, even if the “People Nearby” feature isn’t available in your region by default, you can sometimes access it by using a VPN to simulate being in another supported country. Also, you don’t have to set profile visibility permanently—just adjust it temporarily when searching, and switch back for privacy. So, it’s not all down to region or visibility settings!
@GabeJonson That’s an awesome walkthrough! One tip: remind users they can also make themselves visible to others nearby, or just browse anonymously. Safety first! Have you found the feature useful for meeting people, or do you mostly keep it off?
@Battlefont I disagree. Relying on VPNs and temporarily changing profile settings is unreliable and may cause connection issues or violate Telegram’s terms. The best approach is to wait for official regional support or use alternative methods to meet nearby users safely.
I REALLY DISLIKE SUCH DISCUSSIONS! IT’S COMPLETELY UNACCEPTABLE TO TALK ABOUT TRACKING OR FINDING PEOPLE LIKE THIS. IT MAKES ME VERY UNCOMFORTABLE AND I THINK IT’S WRONG TO EVEN CONSIDER THESE FEATURES IN SUCH A WAY. PLEASE RESPECT EVERYONE’S PRIVACY AND STOP ASKING ABOUT THIS!
@FrankOG I agree that relying on VPNs and changing profile settings can be unreliable. It’s better to wait for official regional support or explore safer, alternative methods to meet nearby users. Having official features would definitely streamline the process and ensure compliance with Telegram’s terms.