How to download and use Telegram on PC

How to download and use Telegram on PC

Telegram, the instant messaging app, after a muted start according to the latest published data, today has over 9 million in your lenguagen users. Despite the boom in 2017 and steady growth the Russian app has yet to unseat WhatsApp, while still offering its remarkable users advantages. Just think of the excellent protection system which guarantees a high level of security of conversations, the ability to create secret chats or even group chat up to 200 participants.



In addition to Android and iPhone smartphones, Telegram is available also on Windows PCs. You have 2 different options available: download the app on your PC or take advantage of the web app by connecting to the official website. Not sure where to start? Read the article and in no time you will be able to send and receive Telegram messages on your desktop!

How to download and install Telegram on PC

There are two possible ways to download Telegram and it all depends on the version of Windows you have on your PC. For all versions of Windows you can download the classic file.exe. If you have a PC with Windows 10, you can download theapplication of Telegram from the Microsoft Store. Let's see what are the steps to follow in both cases.

Download Telegram for all versions of Windows

To install Telegram on any version of Windows you must first connect to the official website of the app. Click on the Telegram version you want to download, in this case Get Telegram for Windows. Also on the homepage you will also find the download of the program for Linux (32 and 64 bit) and MacOS. Once you have downloaded the.exe file, click on it twice and select from the available languages, the. Press on OK and then NEXT as long as it is required.



To proceed with the installation, click on the button Install and waits for the operation to complete. Once the installation is finished, check the item Launch Telegram and click on end. With this simple and quick procedure you have installed Telegram on your PC. Now you will see the initial screen of the program, click on Start texting to complete the configuration and send your first messages.

Enter yours cellphone number and click on NEXT. Telegram will send an SMS with the code of confirmation of the registration that you will have to enter in the next screen. Try to have your mobile phone handy because you have two minutes to enter the code, after which you will have to request a new one. Once you have entered the code click on NEXT. The Telegram interface will appear on your screen, which you can now use from desktop.

Telegram for Windows 10

If you have Windows 10 you can download the Telegram app by logging into the Microsoft Store with your credentials. The procedure is simple and intuitive. All you have to do is search for the app in the dedicated Store and click on the button Get and then Install. Once the download and installation of the App has been completed, just click on starts to open Telegram on your PC. Click on the button Start texting and enter your mobile number to which the verification code will be sent via SMS. Once you have entered the code, you can start using the app to communicate with all your contacts.


Using Telegram without installation: the web app

This second option allows you to don't download the app and to use it on any computer and with all operating systems. A really interesting opportunity especially when you are low on battery and you have no way or time to download the program and configure Telegram on your PC. In fact, thanks to the web app you can send and receive Telegram messages with any web browser. Just reach for the dedicated website (https://web.telegram.org/#/login) and enter your mobile number.


As with the other options, you will need your smartphone at least initially to receive the activation code via SMS. Once this data has been entered, you can start using Telegram and resume your conversations on your PC. A useful tip: if you want a shortcut to use the app on PC, download theextension of Telegram on Chrome Web Store. As you can read in the information in Overview, this is not the official extension but only a way to make access to the web easier and faster.

How to download and use Telegram on PC

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