For those who want to say goodbye to Telegram, which has over 550 million users, we’ve put together a simple step-by-step guide.

Although WhatsApp may be the first to come to mind when it comes to messaging these days, there are many alternative messaging apps available. With over 550 million users, Telegram is one of the most popular alternatives at this point. Thanks to Telegram groups with massive memberships, the number of users who want to bid farewell to the rapidly growing messaging app is also quite high. We’ve answered the question, “How to delete a Telegram account?” for you.

Why did people flock to Telegram?

In the first days of 2021, WhatsApp released its new user agreement and stated that those who did not allow data processing would not be able to use the app starting February 8, 2021. Millions of people worldwide rushed to Telegram in fear that “WhatsApp would be banned or not work.” WhatsApp later withdrew this decision due to the backlash, and many people never returned to Telegram.

If you don’t want to wait a grace period and delete your Telegram account and everything related to it immediately, follow these steps:

1. Go to Telegram account deletion page at https://my.telegram.org/auth?to=deactivate 
2. Enter your number with the area code in the requested area.  
3. Then press Next. A security code will be sent to your phone.
4. In the next step, enter the security code in the requested area. Then press “Sign in.”

This process will direct you to the Telegram account closing page. Write the reason for deleting your account in response to the question “Why are you leaving?” Finally, click on the “Delete my account” button.

Data such as your Telegram messages, groups, and profile photo will be permanently deleted along with your account.