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iOS edition

Telegram for iPhone from App Store

Telegram for iPhone and iPad is delivered exclusively through the App Store, which means signed builds, automatic background updates and full compliance with Apple's privacy nutrition labels.

iOS edition

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Version:
App Store build
Size:
~200 MB (App Store manages delta updates)
Requirement:
iOS 12 or later, iPad OS supported
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The button opens Apple's official App Store listing (id686449807) in a new tab. All iOS builds are notarised and code-signed by Apple.

Why iPhone users love the native Telegram build

Telegram for iOS uses a custom Swift interface, adaptive layouts for iPad Stage Manager and taps into every recent Apple platform feature, from Live Activities to StandBy on iPhone 15 Pro. Attachment previews, sticker packs and voice messages all feel at home on iOS.

Install Telegram on your iPhone in four steps

  1. Step 1

    Tap Get on the App Store

    Our button routes you straight to the official Telegram Messenger listing (Apple ID 686449807). Sign in with Face ID or Touch ID to install.

  2. Step 2

    Open Telegram and enter your number

    Choose your country code, then confirm the SMS or Telegram code that arrives on an active session on another device.

  3. Step 3

    Restore your cloud chats

    Because Telegram stores cloud chats server-side, your history streams in immediately - there is no manual backup step to run.

  4. Step 4

    Turn on Face ID lock

    Go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode & Face ID to require biometric unlock every time the app is opened.

Lock down your iPhone Telegram account

  • Enable two-step verification in Settings > Privacy and Security.
  • Turn on Face ID or Touch ID app lock so anyone with your unlocked iPhone still needs a face-check to read chats.
  • Review Active Sessions monthly and revoke anything unfamiliar.
  • Use secret chats for sensitive conversations - they never leave the paired devices.

iPhone install FAQ

What is the minimum iOS version?+
The current Telegram iOS build supports iOS 12 and later. Older iPhones stuck on iOS 11 can install an archived version from Apple's App Store history.
Will my chats move to a new iPhone automatically?+
Yes. Cloud chats live on Telegram servers, not just on your device. Sign in with the same phone number on a new iPhone and everything - including channels and saved messages - reappears.
How do I enable Focus filters?+
Telegram supports iOS Focus filters. In iOS Settings > Focus > select a mode > Filters, pick Telegram and choose which account or folder is visible in that Focus.
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