Did you know that you can set your Telegram account to self-destruct, automatically deleting yourself after a certain amount of time if you don’t sign in?
If you love privacy and security and want a unique extra layer of privacy with Telegram, you can set your Telegram account to be deleted after no activity has been detected for 1 month, 3 months, 6 months. or 12 months. For example, if you select one month and do not log into your Telegram account for a month, the account will automatically delete itself, including all messages and conversations in the app.
It’s easy to set up in Telegram on your iPhone, so if you’re interested, let’s see how this feature works and set it up.
How to set up a Telegram account to self-delete after a certain time
If you want your Telegram account to self-destruct, deleting itself and all messages after a while, here’s how it works:
- Open Telegram on iPhone
- Click on settings
- Go to the “Privacy and Security” section.
- Find “Automatically delete my account” and click “If not present”.
- Set the number of months after which the account will be deleted: 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months.
Now your Telegram account will be deleted if you don’t sign in within this time.
It is important to set a time frame that works well for your use of Telegram. If you have chosen 1 month, but have not logged into Telegram, do not be surprised if you log in and there is no account.
Most users probably want to choose a long period of time for this, but if you’re particularly concerned about security or have an interest in privacy, choosing a short period of time may be reasonable for you.
If you’re doing this with your Telegram account, you might also find it helpful to know that you can set your iPhone to automatically wipe itself after a few failed passcode attempts.
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