How to Download Telegram on Android, iPhone, Windows, Mac & Web

Telegram is a free, cross-platform messenger available on every major device. Below is the safest way to download Telegram on each platform, plus a quick sign-up walkthrough.

Download Telegram for Android

Open Google Play, search for “Telegram”, and tap Install. If Google Play is unavailable on your device, you can grab the official Telegram APK directly from the Telegram website and sideload it — always use the official source to avoid modified clones.

Download Telegram for iPhone and iPad

Visit the App Store, search for “Telegram Messenger”, and tap Get. It installs on both iPhone and iPad and syncs automatically.

Download Telegram for Windows

Head to the official Telegram desktop page and download the Windows installer (.exe). Run it, and Telegram launches as a native app with fast local search and large-file support.

Download Telegram for macOS and Linux

macOS users can install the native Mac app; Linux users get a portable binary or a repo package. All desktop clients share the same cloud-synced account.

Use Telegram Web (No Install)

Prefer not to install anything? Open the Telegram Web client in any modern browser, log in with your phone number, and chat instantly. Your history is identical to the apps.

How to Register / Sign Up

Launch Telegram, enter your phone number, and confirm the SMS or call code. Set a name and profile photo, and you are ready. You can later hide your number in Settings → Privacy for extra discretion.