Telegram is a popular instant messaging tool for both daily communication and work collaboration. However, many users overlook key settings during usage, which can significantly diminish their experience and even pose privacy risks. This article will help you create the ideal Telegram environment by optimizing settings across privacy protection, feature enhancement, and file management.
While Telegram is powerful, its default settings may not suit everyone's needs. For example:
By configuring your settings appropriately, you can not only improve efficiency but also better protect your personal information. Let's break down the core settings one by one.
Telegram's "Saved Messages" is convenient but lacks categorization. As content accumulates, it becomes difficult to find anything. We recommend creating a "New Messages" folder exclusively for unread content:
This way, only unread groups, channels, and private chats will appear in this folder. They will automatically disappear once read, helping you focus on important content.
Since "Saved Messages" doesn't support sub-categories, you can create a few private channels to store different types of content separately:
This method is more efficient than relying solely on "Saved Messages," especially for users who need to organize information long-term.
Enabling Two-Step Verification ensures that even if someone gets your verification code, they won't be able to log into your account:
It's also recommended to set a lock screen password to prevent unauthorized access to your Telegram content if your phone is unlocked by someone else.
In "Privacy and Security," you can individually configure:
It's particularly recommended to enable "Turn Off Sending Via Link" (set to "Nobody"). This prevents your account information from being displayed when others forward your messages.
Regularly check your "Active Sessions" list to ensure only your devices are logged in. If you notice any unusual activity, immediately end the session and change your password.
Telegram allows you to set individual notification sounds for each chat:
This way, even if your phone is in your pocket, you can immediately identify if a response is urgent.
If you don't want message content displayed on your lock screen, turn off "Message Preview" in "Notifications and Sound." Notifications will then only show "New Message" without revealing the specific content.
Telegram caches a significant amount of images and videos. If not cleared regularly, it can consume several GBs of space. We recommend:
This action only removes local copies and does not delete files from the cloud; they can be re-downloaded when needed.
In "Automatic Media Downloads," you can set download rules for Wi-Fi and cellular networks:
This ensures a smooth experience without wasting mobile data.
If your phone has an OLED screen (like the iPhone 11 Pro, Samsung Galaxy series), enabling the Dark Theme can significantly reduce power consumption. Additionally, disabling "Animations" (via "Reduce Motion") can make the app run more smoothly.
In the "Stickers" settings, you can turn off "Animated sticker loop" to reduce unnecessary animation rendering.
Go to "Settings > Privacy and Security > Phone Number" and select "Nobody." Even if someone searches for your number, they won't be able to find your account.
If you don't log in for an extended period (default is 6 months), your account will be automatically deleted. You can adjust this time frame in "Privacy and Security" (from 1 month to 1 year).
In "Privacy and Security > Groups & Channels," set it to "My Contacts." This way, only your contacts can add you to group chats.
Telegram supports creating up to 10 folders, with each folder capable of containing up to 100 chats.
Telegram is a true cloud-synced application. All messages and files are stored in the cloud. Simply log in on a new device to access your complete history without any additional setup.
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