Telegram is an instant messaging social platform, and it allows its users to send normal messages, voice messages, and video calls. Telegram was initially released in 2013, and it was founded by the Durov brothers. Telegram also allows its users to form groups and channels with up to 200,000 members. Telegram is known for its security and the end-to-end encryption it uses for its messages. Although Telegram has tens of differentfeatures, features such as auto-deletion of messages, creating and using bots for different purposes, and having multiple accounts come to mind. If you are interested to know how you can send voice messages on your Telegram. Take a look at my other guide here: “How to Send Voice Message in Telegram.”
What Do Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device Do?
One of the reasons why many consider Telegram to be the best instant messaging social platform out there is the fact it is always updated with new features. One of the newer features that were added to Telegram, comparatively speaking, is the ability to have multiple accounts on a single device. It’s pretty self-explanatory. You can have more than one account on one device without having to use Android features such as “App Twin.”
What Is Having Multiple Telegram Accounts on a single Device Good for?
Let’s take a look at possible situations where you find this feature more than useful.
- Some people tend to have more than one number. Due to their lifestyle, they usually use one number for their work, another for family, and maybe a third for something else. Such people wouldn’t want to use the same profile in a professional setting as they would use in a family setting. Having two or more accounts allows such people to achieve this and more!
- There are some interesting tricks you can use on Telegram, and they are only possible if you have a second account. Normally, you’d need to either use the Android feature “App Twin” or have two Android devices. One such trick is when you want only certain messages or files you send in your channel to be auto-deleted and want the rest to remain intact. To find out more about this trick, how you can do it, and how you can enable auto-delete messages, take a look at my other guide here: “How to Enable Auto-Delete Messages in Telegram.”
Easy-mode
Steps on How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device – Android
Open Telegram – Tap on the three-line icon – Tap on the flesh down – Tap on “Add Account” – Enter your number and country code – confirm your number – Grant permission to both your Telegram and your Phone – Done
How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device – iOS
Officially, you can’t have multiple Telegram accounts on a single iOS device. However:
- You can use your PC to handle multiple accounts.
- You can use mods of Telegram such as Telegram X or Loopy Messenger.
How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device – Windows
Open Telegram – Tap on the three-line icon – Tap on the flesh down – Tap on “Add Account” – log into your account – Done
Logging in via Phone number
To log in on the browser, if you choose the phone number, you will receive a code from Telegram, enter it in the empty field.
Logging in via QR Code
Open Telegram on your phone – tap on the three-line icon – Tap on “Settings” – Tap on “Devices” – Tap on “Link Desktop Device” and then scan the QR code
How to Manage Multiple Telegram Accounts with Wavebox
Download Wavebox from here: https://wavebox.io/download – Install and open the app – From the sidebar, click on the “Add” button and then “Start with an app” – Scan the QR code to log into your Telegram account
How to Manage Notifications for Multiple Telegram Accounts
Open Telegram – Tap on the three-line icon – Open “Settings” – Open “Notifications and Sounds” – Disable “Show Notifications from All Accounts” – Alternatively, you can set your own desired setting
Steps on How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device – Android
Now, let’s see how you can add a second account on Telegram on Android.
Step 1:
Find and open Telegram on your phone. It looks like a white paper rocket on a blue background, which is again on a white background.
Step 2:
Once your Telegram is opened, tap on the three-line icon in the upper left corner of your screen.
Step 3:
A new menu should appear covering almost all of your screen. Under your profile picture and to the right side of where your name and phone number are written, a downward flash should be visible, tap on it.
Step 4:
From the new options that just appeared, tap on “Add Account.”
Step 5:
After tapping on add an account, a new page will be shown on your screen asking you for your country code and your number. You can either choose your country from the list above or if you already know your country code, provide it in the phone number field. Once you are finished, tap on the highlighted icon in the lower right corner of your screen to go to the next part.
Step 6:
You will be shown your entered number and asked for confirmation if this is your number. If the number is correct, tap on “Yes” to proceed; otherwise, tap on “edit” to go back.
Step 6.1:
On newer versions of Telegram, you are presented with an option to allow Telegram to automatically read the code sent to you by SMS. If you want this to be the case, grant permission to Telegram. Tap on “Continue.”
Step 6.2:
Now tap on “Allow” to grant permission to Telegram.
Step 7:
Depending on the country of your choosing, you will be sent an SMS or called. This is due to restrictions imposed by some governments. If you chose the grant permission to Telegram, whether you set an SMS or called, once it comes through, the code will be automatically entered.
Step 8:
Now you have two accounts on your device, and you can switch between them any time you want!
How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device – iOS
Unfortunately, at the time I’m writing this, this feature doesn’t exist on iOS. It means that you can’t have multiple Telegram accounts on a single device officially. However, there are ways to bypass that.
- The first, suggested way is to use Windows. See the next section for more information
- There are mods of Telegram, such as Telegram X or Loopy Messenger, that allow you to, like Android users, have multiple accounts on one device. However, I don’t suggest using these mods. As they are not released by Telegram, no one can guarantee your privacy and security.
How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device – Windows
The process is quite similar to Android. Follow these simple steps to learn how you get it done.
Step 1:
Open Telegram on your desktop.
Step 1.1:
If you don’t have the Telegram app on your computer, you can download it from Telegram’s site and install it on your computer. Go to https://desktop.telegram.org/. The site will detect your windows and will suggest the best version based on it. I suggest you download and install Telegram rather than using the portable version. Once your download finishes, proceed with the installation and log into your account. The login process is the same as your android device.
Step 2:
Once in Telegram, look for a three-line icon in the upper leftmost corner of your screen. Tap on it.
Step 3:
In the new menu, open the highlighted icon.
Step 4:
Once you do, a new option, “Add Account” should appear. Tap on it.
Step 5:
You will be asked to log into the account you want to add to the new page. You will have two options:
- You can enter the number you have your account on. Then, you will be sent a code on your phone or your Telegram if it’s logged in, and you will be asked to enter the code on your Telegram desktop.
- Alternatively, you can follow these steps to log into your account using a QR code.
Step 5.1:
To log in using the QR code, first, open the Telegram app on your phone.
Step 5.2:
Once Telegram is opened, tap on the three-line icon in the upper left corner of your screen to open a new menu. Then tap on and open “Settings.”
Step 5.3:
Under the “Settings” tab, find and tap on “Devices”.
Step 5.4:
On the new page, you will be presented with an option to scan the QR code provided to you by Telegram Web. Tap on “Link Desktop Device”, this will open a QR code scanner. Scan the Telegram Web code and you will be logged into your account. Also, you can see all other active sessions you have. You can delete them here to disconnect that instant of connection.
Now you have two accounts on your PC! And you can switch between them anytime.
How to Manage Multiple Telegram Accounts with Wavebox
Wavebox is a third apart app that allows you to have multiple Telegram accounts open on your computer at the same time. Wavebox uses cookies and alters them to get around the limits. We still suggest using the official methods, but if you have to, follow these steps.
Step 1:
Download Wavebox from here: https://wavebox.io/download.
Step 2:
Install the app.
Step 3:
Once the app is installed, open it. Click the add button in the sidebar and then “Start with an app”.
Step 4:
You will be presented with a QR code, scan it on your phone and you will be logged in. See the last section if you need help with the QR code login.
How to Manage Notifications for Multiple Telegram Accounts
If you are using multiple accounts on one device, it can become pretty annoying to receive many notifications and not know which belongs to which account.
Step 1:
Open Telegram.
Step 2:
Once your Telegram is opened, tap on the three-line icon in the upper leftmost corner of your screen.
Step 3:
Tap on “Settings.”
Step 4:
Under “Settings”, look for “Notifications and Sounds”, and open it.
Step 5:
Under “Show Notifications from”, you can change the setting to whether Telegram shows notifications from all accounts you have or only the one you are currently logged in as. You can also manually add groups, chat, and channels as exceptions while keeping this feature on.
That’s pretty much everything there was to say. If you have any questions, take a look at the next section!
FAQ (Frequently Asked Questions)
Q: I’m a subscriber to a channel on my first account. I added a second account but I don’t have the link to that channel. How do I get its link?
A: Take a look at my guide here, I have completely explained all the steps you need to take: “How to Get a Telegram Channel Post Link.” In summary, this is what you have to do:
- Open Telegram – Open the channel – Tap on the share icon next to a post – Tap on “Copy Link” – Switch to your second account – Open a random chat and paste the link and send it as a message – Tap on the link
Q: How do I switch accounts?
A: It’s fairly simple. To switch accounts, follow the first, second, and third steps of Steps on How to Have Multiple Telegram Accounts on a Single Device section of this guide and tap on the other account you wish to switch to.
Q: How many accounts can I have at the same time?
A: You can have a maximum of three accounts at the same time. There is a trick, using which you can have up to six accounts. The newer Android devices have an ability called “App Twin”. It allows you to have two instances of an app, each with a different memory and setting as if you are using the app on two different devices. To activate this feature:
- Go to your phone’s settings – Go to apps – Enable App Twin for Telegram
Q: Can I use the same accounts on different systems at the same time?
A: Yes. You can have any of your accounts open on any of your devices for as long as you want. You can even work on them with different devices at the same time. If you want to know how many instances your account is currently open on:
- Open Telegram – Go to “Settings” – Open “Devices”
Conclusion
Telegram is one the best instant messaging social platforms out there. One wouldn’t be wrong to even assume Telegram is the very best. It offers many different features such as sending audio and video, stickers, and other formats. You can also create groups and channels which can host up to 200,000 people. You can even have multiple accounts on Telegram at the same time, and you can work with them at the same time as well. Today, I explained how you can have multiple Telegram accounts on a single device, taught you some nice tricks, and explained some common issues and problems. Hope you found this guide useful. Good luck!
