How to Lock Telegram Using Passcode on Desktop and Mobile

Paurush dabbles around iOS and Mac while his close encounters are with Android and Windows. Before becoming a writer, he produced videos for brands like Mr. Phone and Digit. On weekends, he is a full-time cinephile trying to reduce his never-ending watchlist, often making it longer.

Lock Telegram Using Passcode on Desktop

You can choose to lock Telegram’s desktop app using a passcode as well. The steps are applicable for both Mac and Windows PC users. Once again, ensure that you are using the updated version of the app.

Step 1:OpenTelegram > Settings > Privacy and Security > Local passcode (Windows) or Passcode Lock (Mac).

Step 2:Enter yourpasscodeand then click onDoneat the top-right corner to confirm.

Step 3:Once added, you will get the option toAuto-Lock your chats. You can select thedurationafter which your Telegram account will lock automatically.

You can also use yourMacBook’s fingerprint sensorto unlock Telegram.

Step 4:After adding the passcode, right-click theSettingsicon and then selectLock Telegram (Mac).

OnWindows, click theLock iconon the top right side.

Change or Disable Passcode in Telegram on Desktop

Here’s how you can change or turn off the passcode in Telegram on your Mac or Windows PC.

Step 1:OpenTelegram > Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode Lock or Local passcode.

Step 2:Enter yourexisting passcodeto gain access.

Step 3:To either turn off or change your passcode, click on the option that matches your preference:Turn Passcode Off or Change Passcode.

Tip:Learn how to set up aProxy connection on Telegram.

Lock Telegram Using Passcode on Mobile

Let us first get started with the steps to add a password to your Telegram account on mobile. Before we begin, ensure that you are using the latest version of the app on your iPhone or Android.

On iPhone

Step 1:OpenTelegram > Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode and Face ID.

Step 2:SelectTurn Passcode Onand then add yoursix-digit passcode.

You can tap onPasscode Optionsand then choose to have either a4-digit passcode or an alphanumeric passcode.

Step 3:Add yourpasscodeagain to confirm.

Once added, you can choose to enable or disable Face ID. This will make your account accessible only after entering the passcode.

You also have the option of Auto-Lock the app. As such, you can choose to automatically lock your Telegram chats after a certain period of time.

Once done, go back to your chats and tap the Lock icon at the top to lock your chats.

On Android

Step 1:OpenTelegram > Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode Lock > Enable Passcode.

You can also tap thethree dots in the top-right cornerand selectSwitch To Password.

Step 2:Add yourpasscode or passwordagain to confirm.

Once added, you can enable the option ofautomatic lockingby selecting its duration. You can also disable the option ofShow Contentfor the Task Switcher.

Once done, go back to your chats and tap theLock iconat the top to lock your chats.

Change or Disable Passcode in Telegram on Mobile

You can also change or disable your Telegram passcode on iPhone and Android. We recommend doing the same at regular intervals for better privacy.

OpenTelegramon your iPhone or Android> Settings > Privacy and Security > Passcode and Face ID or Passcode Lock > Turn Passcode Off or Change Passcode.

Tip:As a privacy add-on, you canhide your phone number on Telegramand only share your username. This will help you avoid spam messages, especially if you are a part of different groups or channels.

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Last updated on 27 August, 2024

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