This provides additional security, privacy, and peace of mind. In this article, you will learn step-by-step how to enable two-step verification for your Telegram account.
How to Set Up Two-Step Verification in Telegram on Desktop
First, you need to download and install Telegram Desktop (free) on your computer.
Now, launch the Telegram Desktop client that you have just installed. You can minimize or maximize the window as you please.
Next, click the hamburger menu button in the top-left corner. Scroll down and click Settings.
Under Settings, scroll down and click Privacy and Security.
Scroll down to Two-step verification and click on Enable two-step verification.
Enter a password and re-enter the password to confirm. Next, add a password hint in case you forget your password.
Then, enter a recovery email and click Save.
This password will be required when you log in on a new device in addition to the code sent via SMS.
A confirmation code will be sent to your email address. Enter the code and click Submit.
Two-step verification is now enabled.
To verify that two-step verification has been enabled, click Menu > Settings > Settings > Privacy and Security. Under Two-step verification, you should now see Change cloud password and Disable cloud password options.
To turn off two-step verification, simply click Disable cloud password.
How to Set Up Two-Step Verification in Telegram for Android
First, you’ll need to download and install Telegram (free) on your Android device if you haven’t already.
Launch the Telegram app and tap the Menu button in the top-left corner. Next, scroll down and tap Settings. Under the Settings menu, scroll down and tap Privacy and Security.
Now, tap Two-Step Verification, then tap Set Password. This is the password that you will need when you log in on another device in addition to the verification code you will receive via SMS.
Enter a password, click Continue, re-enter your password, and click Continue again.
Enter a recovery email that you can use if you forget your password, then tap Continue. You can also skip this step by tapping Skip. A verification code will be sent to your recovery email address. Enter the verification code and you will be automatically redirected to the Password Set screen.
You’ll need this password when you log in on a new device in addition to the code sent via SMS. When you’re done, tap Return to Settings to exit.
You will receive a Telegram notification informing you that you have set up two-step verification for your Telegram account. You can change your password, turn your password off, or change your recovery email by clicking on the appropriate option. If you return to the Privacy and Security screen, your Two-Step Verification setting will now indicate “On”.
To turn off two-step verification at any time, open Telegram, tap Menu > Settings > Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification. Enter your password and tap the checkmark in the top-right. Tap Turn Password Off. You will be asked if you want to disable your password. Tap Disable. This will turn off your two-step verification.
You will receive a Telegram notification informing you that two-step verification has been turned off for your account.
Other Ways to Protect Your Telegram Account
Two-step verification is neither the only or best way to secure your Telegram account, but it is a great option. You should take extra precautionary measures such as using strong password combinations with free password managers and reliable password managers, not reusing passwords across accounts, and not disclosing your password to third parties.
These practices will help you to keep your account beyond the reach of most bad actors.
