How to Delete Contacts on Telegram

Today I will explain how to delete contacts on Telegram

The presence of unknown contacts on Telegram can raise concerns about user privacy and security. This technical guide aims to present a clear and concise procedure to effectively eliminate such contacts, as well as provide recommendations to prevent their reappearance.

How to delete contacts on Telegram

Removing Unknown Contacts on Telegram: A Guide to Optimizing Privacy and Security

The presence of unknown contacts on Telegram may pose a risk to user privacy and security, as their origin and purpose may be uncertain. This technical guide aims to present a clear and concise procedure for effectively removing such contacts, as well as provide recommendations to prevent their reappearance.

Methodology for eliminating unknown contacts

Identifying unknown contacts:

• Check your Telegram contact list and find those you don't recognize or haven't interacted with previously.
• Contacts without a profile photo or with generic or unusual names may also be indicative of unknown accounts.

Deleting individual contacts:

• Mobile devices:

  • Access the unknown contact's chat.
  • Click on the contact's name or profile photo to access their information.
  • Press the three-dot icon located in the upper right corner.
  • Select the "Delete contact" option.
  • Confirm the deletion.

• Desktop computers:

  • Open the Telegram application on your computer.
  • Click on the unknown contact in the chat list.
  • Click on your name or profile picture at the top of the window.
  • Press the three-dot button in the top right corner.
  • Select the "Delete contact" option.
  • Confirm the deletion.

Deleting synced contacts:

• If you have synced Telegram contacts with your phone's address book, some unknown contacts may have been imported automatically. To delete these contacts, you need to unlink the accounts:
  • Mobile devices:
    • Access the Telegram application.
    • Navigate to "Settings" > "Privacy & Security" > "Contacts".
    • Disable the "Sync contacts" option.
    • Select "Delete synced contacts".
  • Desktop computers:
    • Open the Telegram application on your computer.
    • Navigate to "Settings" > "Privacy & Security" > "Contacts".
    • Click "Unlink account from device".
    • Select "Delete synced contacts".

Recommendations to prevent the reappearance of unknown contacts

• Restrict phone number visibility: In "Settings" > "Privacy & security" > "Privacy," set "Who can find me by phone number" to "My contacts" or "No one."
• Joining groups and channels with caution: Avoid joining public groups or channels unless you are sure of their origin and purpose. Public groups can be a source of unknown contacts.
• Don't accept chat requests from strangers: If you receive a chat request from someone you don't know, proceed with caution before accepting it. Check the user's profile and look for signs that prove their legitimacy.
• Reporting abusive users: If an unknown contact is harassing you or sending inappropriate messages, you can report them to Telegram. Open the user's chat, tap on their name or profile picture, select "More" and then "Report."

Implementing the measures described above to remove unknown contacts and following the recommendations mentioned above will significantly improve privacy and security on Telegram. It is crucial to always remember to be cautious about the information you share online and protect your account with strong privacy settings.

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