Telegram is widely known as a secure and privacy-focused instant messaging platform. With features like end-to-end encryption, secret chats, and advanced privacy controls, Telegram gives users more control over their personal data compared to many other messaging apps. One of the most useful privacy features offered by Telegram is the ability to hide your mobile number from other users.
By default, your phone number may be visible to certain people on Telegram, especially those who already have your number saved in their contacts. However, if you frequently interact with strangers, join public groups, or want to keep your personal information private, hiding your mobile number becomes extremely important.
In this step-by-step guide, we explain how you can easily hide your phone number on Telegram and customize who can see your personal details.
Hiding your mobile number on Telegram offers several benefits:
Protects your personal privacy
Prevents strangers from accessing your phone number
Reduces the risk of spam calls and messages
Ideal for users active in public groups and channels
Gives better control over personal information
Telegram allows users to decide whether their phone number should be visible to everyone, only contacts, or nobody at all.
Before changing privacy settings, make sure you have:
The latest version of the Telegram app installed
An active Telegram account linked to your mobile number
A stable internet connection
Once these conditions are met, you can proceed with hiding your phone number.
Open the Telegram app on your smartphone
Tap on the three horizontal bars (menu icon) in the top-left corner
Select Settings from the menu
Inside Settings, tap on Privacy and Security
This section contains all privacy-related options, including controls for phone number, last seen, profile photo, and more
Under Privacy and Security, tap on Privacy
Here, you will see multiple options to manage visibility of personal information
Tap on Phone Number
Choose one of the following options:
Nobody – Completely hides your phone number from everyone
My Contacts – Only people saved in your contacts can see your number
If you want maximum privacy, select Nobody.
Telegram also allows you to manage visibility of other personal details, such as:
Last seen and online status
Profile photo
Bio and name
Who can call you
Who can add you to groups
All these options are available under Privacy Settings, allowing users to fully customize their Telegram experience.
Telegram’s privacy controls make it one of the most user-friendly messaging apps for people who value data protection. By hiding your phone number, you can safely interact with others without exposing sensitive personal information.
Whether you use Telegram for professional networking, public communities, or personal communication, enabling this privacy feature helps you stay secure and in control.
