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On Telegram, the phone number linked to your account is visible and strangers can find you on the messaging application thanks to this. Follow this quick tutorial to learn how to hide your phone number on Telegram.

Even the most data-protective messaging apps require a phone number to sign up. Telegram is no exception, and the phone number you enter can also be used to find contacts from your address book who are on Telegram.

In theory, a user can therefore see your telephone number. Rest assured, it is very easy to hide your number on Telegram.

How to hide your phone number on Telegram?

To hide your phone number on Telegram:

1. Access Settings through your account menu
2. In the Settings, go to the Privacy and Security section
3. Tap Phone number
4. Choose Who can see my number? and Who can find me with my number?

You can choose to hide your number from all users, so that it is visible only to you, or to make it visible to your contacts only. On the other hand, it is impossible to prevent your contacts from finding you on Telegram via your phone number.

But even if a user knows your phone number but is not in your contacts, they will not be able to find you if you have chosen My contacts in the Who can find me by my number section?

If, like me, you are part of many Telegram groups populated by many strangers, hiding his number can be very useful. You will always remain findable by your contacts (those saved in your address book) so it is impossible to use the application totally icognito.

What do you think of this quick tutorial? Did you find it useful? What kind of guides would you like to have around Telegram? Tell us everything in the comments.