What is Telegram
Before going into the details of the procedure on how to use Telegram, I think you may be interested in learning more about this service.
Well, it is a 'instant messaging application, in other words, an alternative to WhatsApp. The similarities with the latter are therefore evident: they can send messages for free, via an Internet connection. However, you would be wrong to think that everything is identical to WhatsApp.
In fact, there are important differences: the service can be used without problems and without always having to keep the smartphone connected on more devices, even between different platforms (for example, Android, iOS, Windows and macOS). Let me explain: if you want to use your profile on two smartphones and maybe even on the PC at the same time, you can do it. This also means that going through a chat with yourself (Called Saved messages) is even possible quickly switch files from one device to another. Put simply, there is a kind of private space.
In addition to this, there is the possibility of creating gods channels, or the "pages" in which to update other people on what you are doing (without the latter being able to respond, it is a sort of space dedicated to fans or in any case to those who are interested in a certain type of communication) . Obviously, there is also the possibility of creating groups, as it is possible to realize secret chats, or conversations in which messages self-destruct (these chats are the only ones that use end-to-end encryption, thus offering the maximum degree of privacy, as messages travel encrypted even on Telegram servers).
Telegram also “embraces” the philosophy .: users can see the “behind the scenes” and thus fully understand how developers work. Furthermore, this potentially allows users to carry out application-related projects, for example by creating bots. Put simply, you can create artificial intelligences that respond automatically. If you have not understood this possibility and you may be wondering how to use Telegram for bots, you might want to check out my guide to the best bots for Telegram. If, on the other hand, you are wondering how do you use Telegram for music, you can refer to the appropriate guide.
For completeness of information, you should know that on Android there is also another version of Telegram, in addition to the "classic" one: I am referring to Telegram X, which represents a version that winks at developers and users more "geeks". In fact, this app is more customizable and allows you to try out more features.
However, if you want some advice, unless you know this world well, better aim for the "basic" version of Telegram, which is the one available on all other operating systems and which I will explain how to use in the next lines of this guide.
How to use Telegram
After telling you what it is, I'd say it's time to take action and get started use Telegram. Below you can find quick indications broken down by platforms that will allow you to reach your goal.
How to use Telegram on Android
A device is possible Android and you want to start using Telegram from the latter, the procedure to follow is simple.
Indeed, for install the app, just open the Play Store, search "Telegram", press onicon of the app (a paper plane on a light blue background) and tap the button Install. After that, they will start automatically download for free e installation. If your Android device does not have the Play Store (and Google services in general), you may be interested in consulting my tutorial on how to install apps on Huawei instead.
Once opened Telegram, award-winning Start texting and type yours telephone number (you may be prompted to select Country e prefix). Then, tap on theright arrow icon to proceed. At this point, you will receive an SMS with a code of confirmation, which you will need to type. In case you have previously configured Telegram with your phone number, you will simply be sent an access code on the device you used previously (you will find a message in the chat with Telegram).
Perfect, you are now inside Telegram. To start, I recommend that you press onhamburger icon present at the top left, in order to access the main menu. From here you can do a little bit of everything, as there are buttons New group (more info here, if you are wondering how to use Telegram for groups), Contacts (more details here), Call, Close people (to find people like you who want to make new friends) e Saved messages (the chat with yourself).
For the rest, returning to the main screen of Telegram, here you can find all the chat of the case. To start a new conversation, just tap on thepencil icon present at the bottom right (this way you can also start a secret chat), while for look for one you can use theicona della lens d'ingrandimento (peeping in the upper right). Once inside a chat, use the main features is very simple: at the bottom there is the field to insert the text, flanked by one smiley (to use emojis), from the icon of a clip (for attachments) and an icon microphone (for voice messages).
By tapping on the field relative to the text, will appear on the screen keyboard. You can then write your own message e send it using the appropriate button. If, on the other hand, you want to make a call or a video call via an Internet connection with the person you are writing to, just click on thethree dots icon, present at the top right, then selecting the item Call o Video call. The first time you may be required to guarantee some Permissions necessary for the proper functioning of the app.
For the rest, from the menu from which you can start calls, you can also use the options Search (to find something within the messages of that chat), Cancel the timeline e Silence notifications. To see more instead contact information you are conversing with, just press on his name, present at the top. Perfect, now you know a little bit about all the basics of Telegram: I leave the further exploration of the app to you, but now you know how to actually start using Telegram. I assure you that once you get used to it, everything will come to you in a "natural" way.
For completeness of information, I remind you that Telegram is also available on Android Wear 2.0 smartwatches, as you can learn more on the official portal.
How to use Telegram on iPhone
The Telegram instant messaging application is also available for free download on iPhone e iPad.
The first thing you need to do to use it is to open the App Store, the virtual store through which games and applications are downloaded on Apple smartphones and tablets. Once the latter is open, tap the button with the magnifying glass symbol which you can find in the menu below, corresponding to the item Search. Using the search engine, type "Telegram" and then press the button Search from the keyboard of your smartphone.
As soon as you see the results of the search you made, locate the Telegram messaging application: its icon has the shape of a paper airplane on light blue background. To install it on your smartphone, press the button Get; if prompted, verify yours identity using Face ID, Touch ID or Apple ID password. By doing so, the download and installation will be carried out automatically.
Once you enter the application, everything is very similar to what I have already illustrated in the chapter related to Android. To register, just type in yours telephone number and use the appropriate code of confirmation. However, there are "changes" in terms of the interface. For example, to start a new conversation you have to press onpencil icon present at the top right, while to access features such as Saved Messages you have to move to the tab Settings, present at the bottom right. The card of Contacts it is instead present at the bottom left.
However, net of some "movement" of buttons and options, the possibilities offered are clearly those and therefore you should not have any problems in 'send messages (which is done pretty much the same way) or carry out calls e video calls. In the latter case, just enter the chat with a person, press on his name at the top and select the appropriate one option. In short, using Telegram from smartphones and tablets is very simple and I'm sure you'll get used to it in a short time.
For the rest, for the sake of completeness of information regarding the Apple ecosystem, you must know that it is possible to use Telegram also on Apple Watch. In this case, I recommend that you consult the appropriate guide dedicated to Apple Watch apps.
How to use Telegram on PC
How do you say? You would like to use Telegram on computer? No problem, I'll tell you how to do it right away. Obviously, you will need to have a device in which you have your phone number associated with the service in order to carry out this operation.
Starting from Windows, if you use Windows 10 or later, just go to the Microsoft Store. Alternatively, you can connect to the official website of the service, press the button Download Telegram for Windows (or alternatively choose the Portable version, which does not require installation). In this way, you will get the file tsetup- [version] .exe. So open the latter, select the language and premium tasto OK. After that, click the buttons in succession NEXT three consecutive times, Install e end to complete the installation. If you have any doubts or problems, you can consult my guide on how to download applications on PC.
As for, however, MacOS, there are two official versions of Telegram: the Lite one, which “traces” the universal application available on other platforms, and Telegram, which is specially designed for macOS and, therefore, more “integrated” with the system. I recommend the latter.
Since Telegram for macOS is available on Mac App Store, you probably already know how to proceed: press the button GET e poi quello INSTALL. You may be asked to verify yours identity via Apple ID or Touch ID.
Once the program is open, click on the button START MESSAGE: a will appear on the screen QR Code. So take the device from which you previously configured Telegram (for example, your smartphone), open Telegram da quest'ultimo, recati nel percorso Settings> Devices> Scan QR Code (or similar), warrant any Permissions of the case e scan the QR code with your device's camera. Perfect, you are now inside Telegram.
This is the quickest method, but in reality, by selecting the appropriate option under the QR Code, you can also think of simply going through the telephone number, a bit like, for example, the first configuration on Android. In any case, once you have entered, using the service through this version is very simple: on the left there are all the chat, while on the right is theirs content. can texting quickly through the appropriate bar below, which also includes buttons for attachments, emoji e voice messages.
If you want to access the settings you can do it through thehamburger icon in the top left, while you just click on name of a contact to get more information about the latter. The calls are carried out through thehandset icon present at the top right, while just use the option Search which is located in the upper left for find contacts and more. In short, using Telegram on a PC is not that complex.
Net of that, if you're wondering how to use Telegram Web, in this case you just need to connect to the appropriate portal and use the same method I indicated above (that of QR Code) to quickly access the service. Alternatively, also in this case you can press the button LOGIN WITH YOUR PHONE NUMBER and log in that way. For the rest, if you have doubts about using the service on a computer, I suggest you consult my tutorial on how to install Telegram on a PC.
How to use Telegram on Smart TV
If you are going to use Telegram on Smart TV, you must know that it is possible to do this, but only through Android TV o TV Box compatible that have the Play Store.
In fact, it is not easy to find the Telegram app on classic television operating systems, but in the cases mentioned it is possible to do so. In fact, if you have a compatible Android TV or TV Box, just start the Play Store, search "Telegram", select the outcome relevant and press the button first Install and in no time his quello ACCEPT.
After that, given that this is the version of the app for Android, configuring it is child's play: simply follow the instructions in the chapter dedicated to Android mobile devices. Even the use is almost the same, obviously net of the interface that adapts to the width of the screen. In any case, for any doubts about the procedure, I suggest you consult my tutorial on how to connect Telegram to TV, in which I went further in detail.
How to use Telegram without number
If you are going to use the service without phone number, I have some pointers that might come in handy.
More precisely, I can only advise you to consult my guide on how to use Telegram without a number, in which I have illustrated the situation in detail.
For the rest, if you are interested in further exploring what the instant messaging application offers, you may be interested in consulting my tutorial on how Telegram works.
How do you use Telegram