How to Change “Who can see my phone number” in Telegram on Windows 11

Change who can find my phone number in Telegram

The article provides a guide to modify the “Who can see my phone number” setting on the Telegram app for Windows 11. This setting allows users to control their privacy by choosing between three options: [Everybody], [My contacts], and [Nobody]. Additionally, if changes are made on the desktop app, they will also reflect on the mobile app.

This article explains how to change “Who can see my phone number” in the Telegram app on Windows 11.

Telegram is a cross-platform instant messaging app that focuses on speed and security. It allows users to send text and voice messages, make voice and video calls, and share photos and videos with end-to-end encryption to help ensure user privacy and security.

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Users can also configure “Who can see my phone number” settings in the Telegram app on Windows. The options are [Everybody], [My contacts], and [Nobody].

There can be various reasons why someone might want to change the “Who can see my phone number” setting in Telegram. For instance, if you prefer to keep your phone number private, you may want to change the setting to “Nobody,” meaning your phone number will not be visible on Telegram.

On the other hand, if you want your contacts to be able to see your phone number, you can set the option to “My contacts.” It all depends on your personal preference and privacy concerns.

Change “Who can see my phone number” in Telegram

As described above, users can change who sees their phone number in the Telegram app on Windows. Many settings in Telegram apply to both the desktop and mobile versions.

If you make this change on the desktop version, it will also be applied to the mobile version.

Here’s how to do it.

First, launch the app by clicking the Start menu and selecting it on the All Apps list.

Open Telegram on the all apps list

You can also launch the app from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.

Telegram app in taskbar overflow

When the app opens, click the Menu button at the top left of your screen.

Turn hardware accelerated video decoding on or off background

On the Menu pane, select the Settings (gear) button.

Turn hardware accelerated video decoding on or off

Please select the Privacy and Security menu on the Settings page to expand it.

Next, the Phone number tile on the Privacy and Security settings page to open it.

Windows 11 Telegram phone number tile

Next, choose one of the options under “Who can see my phone number.”

  • Everbody
  • My contacts
  • Nobody
Windows 11 Telegram phone number tile options

If you select Nobody above, you must choose “Who can find me by my number.” Your options are:

  • Everybody
  • My contacts
Windows 11 Telegram phone number find

Save your changes and exit.

That should do it!

Conclusion:

This post showed you how to change “Who can find my phone number” in the Telegram app on Windows 11. Please use the comments form below if you find errors or have something to add.

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Richard

I love computers; maybe way too much. What I learned I try to share at geekrewind.com.

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