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How to Enable Telegram Two-Step Verification

A short set of steps for adding a password layer to your Telegram account.

Two-Step Verification adds a password on top of your SMS or OTP login code. It protects your account if someone manages to get your login code.

Steps in Telegram

1. Open Settings

Start in Telegram and open the Settings screen.

Telegram settings step

2. Choose Privacy and Security

Open Privacy and Security to reach the account protection options.

Privacy and Security step

3. Set a password for Two-Step Verification

Telegram will ask you to create a new password. Use one that is different from your other PINs or account passwords.

Set password step

Summary

  1. Open Telegram and go to Settings
  2. Choose Privacy and Security
  3. Tap Two-Step Verification
  4. Create a password that is different from your other PINs or passwords
  5. Add a recovery email if you can

After you enable it

Do not share this password with anyone. If a message claims it needs that password, treat it as a scam by default.