You can't directly hide your phone number from all contacts in Telegram. However, you can control who sees your number by using the "Phone Number Visibility" settings. Here's how:
- Open Telegram: Launch the Telegram app on your device.
- Access Settings: Tap on the three horizontal lines in the top left corner of the screen to open the menu. Then, select "Settings".
- Privacy and Security: Scroll down and tap on "Privacy and Security".
- Phone Number: Find the "Phone Number" section.
- Visibility Options: You'll see three options:
- Everyone: Your phone number is visible to all Telegram users, including those who aren't in your contacts.
- My Contacts: Only your contacts in Telegram can see your phone number.
- Nobody: No one can see your phone number.
Example: If you choose "My Contacts", only people who have your number saved in their Telegram will be able to see it. Anyone else who messages you will see your username instead.
Important Note:
- You can also choose to hide your phone number from specific contacts by going to their profile and tapping on the three dots in the upper-right corner. Then, select "Hide phone number".
- If you're using a Telegram account without a phone number, you can create a username that others can use to find you.
Additional Tip: To protect your privacy further, you can enable "Two-Step Verification" in the "Privacy and Security" settings. This adds an extra layer of security to your Telegram account.
Conclusion: While you can't completely hide your phone number from everyone in Telegram, you have control over who can see it. By adjusting the "Phone Number Visibility" settings, you can choose to share your number with only your contacts or no one at all.
