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2025 Complete Guide: How to Register and Log into a Telegram Account

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Telegram Account Registration Logic:​

  1. You must use the official mobile Telegram app for your first registration to receive the SMS verification code. Third-party apps will not work.
  2. If you try using the desktop client, it will prompt you to register using the mobile app.
  3. As of 2024, email verification is also required during registration.
  4. Third-party clients might prompt for a verification code, but the SMS will not be delivered.

Telegram Login Logic (for already registered accounts):​

  1. When logging in again, the verification code is sent to the device that is already logged in.
  2. If two-step verification is disabled, login is done with "phone number + verification code".
  3. If two-step verification is enabled, login requires "phone number + verification code + password".

In 2025, we successfully tested that Telegram registration works with a mainland China +86 phone number. However, there have been issues in the past with not receiving the verification code. It’s said that Chinese carriers once blocked Telegram SMS messages. Now, Telegram uses third-party platforms or gateways to send SMS verification codes. These messages do not contain words like "Telegram" or "电报", but appear like this:

[ecloud] Your login code is 39335. Please complete the verification within 300 seconds.

If you're registering a new number, you can try these SMS reception services:

Step-by-Step Registration Guide​

  1. Open the app and start registration: Launch Telegram and tap the “Start Messaging” button on the welcome screen.

  2. Select your country and enter your phone number: Choose your region (e.g., China +86) and input your phone number.

Select Country and Enter Phone Number

Figure 1: Select Country and Enter Phone Number

  1. Enter your email address: Input your email when prompted.
Enter Email Address

Figure 2: Enter Email Address

  1. Receive and enter the email verification code: Telegram will send a code to your email. Check your inbox and enter the code in the app.

  2. Receive and enter the SMS verification code: After confirming your number, Telegram will send an SMS with a code. Enter this code into the app to complete the verification.

Enter Verification Code Step 1

Figure 3-1: Enter Verification Code Step 1

Enter Verification Code Step 2

Figure 3-2: Enter Verification Code Step 2

  1. Set up your profile: After verification, create your profile by entering a name (as your display name) and optionally uploading a profile picture. (This can be changed later.)
Set Up Profile

Figure 4: Set Up Profile

  1. Complete registration: Once your profile is submitted, you will be redirected to Telegram’s chat interface. You’ll receive a welcome message from Telegram with some tips. Now your Telegram account is ready — you can add contacts or join groups/channels.
Main Interface After Registration

Figure 5: Main Interface After Registration

⚠️ Warning: Never share your verification code with anyone to avoid scams or account theft.