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Free, private, cloud-based messaging for every device. Grab the official Telegram installers for Windows, macOS, iOS and Android, or open Telegram Web straight in your browser. English install guides, verified links, no ads.

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Why over a billion people chose it

A messenger built around privacy, speed and freedom.

Telegram is more than a chat app — it's a cloud platform that keeps your entire conversation history available on any device, with tools that no other free messenger offers today.

Speed

Cloud sync in milliseconds

A globally distributed data-center network delivers messages, files and voice notes with almost no perceptible latency — even on weak connections.

Privacy

Secret chats & 2FA

End-to-end encrypted secret chats, self-destruct timers, passcode/biometric lock and two-step verification protect every conversation.

Files

Send up to 2 GB

Share any format — video, PDF, ZIP, DMG, ISO — without compression. Premium raises the ceiling to 4 GB per file.

Community

Groups & channels at scale

Public channels reach unlimited subscribers, groups host 200 000+ members, and admin tools keep large communities healthy.

Bots

Programmable superpowers

Automate anything with the Bot API: chat games, payments, moderation, translation, integrations with your favourite services.

Everywhere

One account, every screen

Native apps for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, iPadOS and Android — plus a browser client. Sign in once and pick up where you left off.

From zero to first chat in under a minute

How to install Telegram, the easy way.

Setting up Telegram doesn't require any account creation form, email verification or credit card. The same phone number links every device you own to a single cloud-hosted profile.

  1. 01

    Pick the right build

    Open the download hub, choose the platform you use most often and jump to its dedicated install guide.

  2. 02

    Install in seconds

    Every installer is signed by Telegram FZ-LLC. Run the setup, accept the defaults and you're ready.

  3. 03

    Sign in with your number

    Enter your phone number, confirm the code and your entire cloud chat history syncs automatically.

  4. 04

    Add more devices

    Repeat on your laptop, tablet or browser — Telegram is built for a multi-device life from day one.

Telegram in depth

Why the Telegram download is worth your minute.

Telegram Messenger is a free, cross-platform, cloud-based chat service built around a proprietary MTProto protocol. Every message you send is stored on distributed servers and can be retrieved from any authenticated device, which means you never lose a conversation just because you replaced your phone or reset your laptop. When you install Telegram from an official installer, you are getting a signed binary distributed directly by Telegram FZ-LLC — no repackaging, no bundled toolbars, no adware.

Compared with WhatsApp, iMessage or Signal, Telegram is the only major messenger that offers channels for unlimited broadcasting, public groups reaching hundreds of thousands of members, powerful third-party bots and a full-featured web client that works from any browser without extensions. That's why so many teams, creators and communities pair a private Telegram group with a public Telegram channel — the same account, two very different audiences, all under one roof.

This site organises the entire Telegram download experience in English: platform-specific pages for Windows, macOS, iPhone / iPad and Android APK, plus a lightweight browser client guide for public computers. Curious about the app itself? Head to our tutorials and updates or check the frequently asked questions.

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