Learn how to remove contacts from your Telegram account. Watch the tutorial.
Deleting a Telegram contact can be done without deleting the phone number from your phone's address book on the Android and iPhone (iOS) apps. This feature is useful for people who no longer want to see this contact in their Messenger friends list, but do not want to block these individuals.
So, in this tutorial, learn how to delete a Telegram contact and delete conversations with that person.
How to Delete Telegram Contacts on iPhone (iOS)
- Step 1. To delete a Telegram contact on iPhone (iOS), access the app and open a conversation with the contact you want to delete. Then, tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen;
- Step 2. Tap “Edit”. Finally, tap “Delete contact” and confirm;
- Step 3. To delete the history, go back to the Telegram home screen and swipe the conversation to the side.
- Step 4. Finally, click on “Delete” and decide whether you want to delete the chat just for yourself or for everyone.
How to Delete Contacts on Android
- Step 1. To delete a Telegram contact on Android, go to the app and open a conversation with the contact you want to delete.
- Step 2. Then tap on the contact name at the top of the screen.
- Step 3. Press the menu button in the top right corner of the screen and go to “Delete Contact” to confirm.
- Step 4. To clear your history, go back to the Telegram home screen and long-press on a conversation. Now, tap the trash can icon and confirm. To delete the conversation for everyone, select the option that appears. Done! Just use our tips and now you know how to delete Telegram contacts on Android and iPhone (iOS) phones.
Add contacts
Since we've taught you how to delete a contact, it's only fair that we show you how to add one as well. Follow the instructions below to learn how to add contacts to your Telegram chat.
- First, you need to open the app and access your profile from your phone. If you haven't created an account yet, you need to do so.
- Then, go to “New Message”.
- Then, tap the pencil icon in the bottom right corner.
- Now, add the contact information. On this screen, tap the avatar icon with a “+” sign and enter the name and number of the contact you want to add.
- Click on “Add contacts to list”
- Then tap the “✓” icon in the top right corner to finish.
How to block a contact on Telegram
Don’t want to chat with a specific contact anymore? No problem. Telegram lets you block someone in minutes. This will prevent them from sending you new messages, calling you, or seeing your online presence. Find out how to do it:
- Open the Telegram app.
- Enter the conversation of the contact you want to block.
- Tap your profile picture at the top of the screen.
- Now, click on the three dots in the top right corner.
- Then, tap on the “Block user” option.
- Now when a pop-up window appears on the screen, tap on “Block User” again to confirm. Your contact is now blocked.
