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    WikiTg High-Quality Telegram Knowledge Base

       Helps users use Telegram more scientifically and efficiently

Quick Start

Document Guide

Instructions and reading tips for using WikiTG

Privacy Settings

Telegram privacy permissions and policies

Term Explanation

Introduction of common terms used in TG

Cache and Download

Clear Telegram cache and modify automatic download settings

Chinese Language Pack

Install the Chinese language pack to use the localized version of TG

DC Explanation

Introduction of the 5 Telegram DCs

Common Features

Message Format

Telegram message subtext format and some quoting features

Image Layout

Add text description when sending images, send original images, reorder images

Built-in Search

Telegram search tips, find chats and messages using built-in search

Create Stickers

Create your own sticker pack, shareable via link

Create Bot

Write your own bot according to the Bot API

Telegraph

Quickly publish and share your articles via Telegram

Private Chat Bot Setup

Set up a private chat bot to facilitate private conversations for users with mutual restrictions

Premium

Introduction and pricing for Telegram Premium exclusive features

Channel/Group Boost

Help channels/groups unlock more features through boosts

Shortcuts

Common shortcuts for Telegram Desktop

FAQ

General

What is Telegram? What do I do here?
Who is it for?
How is it different from WhatsApp?
How old is Telegram?
Is it available on my device?
Who are the people behind Telegram?
Where is Telegram based?
How do you make money?
What are your thoughts on internet privacy?
What about GDPR?
Do you process takedown requests?
Do you process data requests?

Telegram Basics

Who can I message?
Who can message me?
Does Telegram send Verification Codes for other apps?
Who has Telegram?
Inviting friends
What do the check marks mean in Telegram?
Can I hide my 'last seen'?
Who can see me 'online'?
Can I delete my messages?
Voice, Video and Group calls
Using emoticons

Groups and Channels

What makes Telegram groups cool?
How are channels and groups different?
Creating a group
Adding members and using Invite Links

Usernames and t.me

What are usernames? How do I get one?
What are Collectible Usernames? How are they different from basic usernames?
How does t.me work?
What can I use as my username?
Do I need a username?
Will people know my number?
How do I delete my username?
What do I do if my username is taken?
What if someone is pretending to be me?

Security

How secure is Telegram?
How do you encrypt data?
Why should I trust you?
Do I need to trust Telegram for it to be secure?
What if my hacker friend doubts you?
Can Telegram protect me against everything?
How does 2-Step Verification work?

Secret Chats

What is a _secret chat?_
Starting a secret chat
Using the self-destruct timer
Screenshot alerts
Encryption key picture
Why not make all chats 'secret'?

Your Account

Who can see my phone number?
I have a new phone number, what do I do?
Log out of Telegram
Change your phone number
Delete your Telegram account
How does account self-destruction work?
My phone was stolen. What do I do?

Bots

How do I create a bot?
How do I get rid of a bot?
Are bots safe?
Where can I get more bots?

Deeper Questions

Can I get Telegram's server-side code?
Can I use my own server?
Can I use the Telegram API?
Do you have a Privacy Policy?
What does the iOS privacy sheet mean?
Why do you have two apps in the Mac App Store?
Can I translate Telegram?
Can I help?

Troubleshooting

SMS, login, register
Getting a login code via a phone call
Getting codes via Telegram
Notification problems
Problems with contacts
Deleting contacts on Android
Secret Chats
Can't send messages to non contacts
Telegram uses the camera or microphone in the background

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