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Practical safety guide

Set up Telegram more safely

5 minutesModerate

1. Account security

Open Settings → Privacy and Security → Two-Step Verification and add a recovery email. Review active sessions regularly.

2. Privacy

Limit visibility of the phone number, last seen, profile photos and forwarded messages. Restrict who can add the account to groups and call it.

3. Public content

Explain that usernames, public groups and bots can expose young users to strangers. Block and report harmful accounts and channels.

Final check: confirm privacy, communication, account protection, content, purchases and reporting tools. Review settings again after major app or game updates.