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Install Telegram on iPhone & iPad

Telegram for iOS is distributed through the App Store, which handles automatic updates, code signing and cross-device installation. This page walks you through setting it up on iPhone and iPad, from the App Store tap to Face ID lock and Home Screen widgets.

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Telegram · iOS

Open Telegram on the App Store

Get the latest verified Telegram build for iPhone and iPad.

Version
Latest via App Store
Size
≈ 250 MB
Requirements
iOS 15+ / iPadOS 15+
Delivered through the official Telegram network.

Tapping the button opens the App Store listing on your iPhone or iPad, where you can install Telegram with Face ID or Touch ID. Once installed, launch it, enter your phone number and complete the SMS verification.

Why Telegram for iPhone feels premium

Telegram iOS chat window with stickers and reactions

The iOS client is built in Swift with heavy attention to animations, haptic feedback and battery efficiency. You get native push notifications, VoIP-quality calls, share sheet integration with other apps and a beautiful iPad layout with multi-column navigation.

  • Push notifications with rich previews and reply from lock screen
  • Face ID / Touch ID passcode lock and screenshot protection
  • iPad multi-column layout and drag-and-drop chats
  • Home Screen widgets for pinned chats and channels
  • System share sheet: send anything to Telegram in one tap
  • Siri Shortcuts for quick chat access with voice

Install Telegram on iOS in four steps

  1. 1Tap 'Open on App Store' above — the App Store app will launch to the Telegram listing.
  2. 2Tap Get and authenticate with Face ID, Touch ID or your Apple ID password.
  3. 3Open Telegram, enter your phone number and confirm the SMS code (or Telegram code if you already have an account).
  4. 4Enable notifications when asked, and pick which iOS Focus Modes should still show Telegram alerts.

iOS device support at a glance

Operating system
iOS 15+ / iPadOS 15+
Phones
iPhone 8 or later (older models get an older Telegram build)
Tablets
iPad, iPad Air, iPad Pro, iPad mini (all with iPadOS 15+)
Storage
About 250 MB after install
Network
Wi-Fi or cellular for cloud sync and calls
Optional
Face ID / Touch ID enabled to lock Telegram itself

Keeping Telegram iOS up to date

Because iOS updates flow through the App Store, you can turn on Automatic App Updates under Settings → App Store. Manually check for a fresh build by long-pressing the App Store icon and choosing Updates. Big Telegram releases usually ship every 4–6 weeks with new features and important fixes.

iOS-specific safety recommendations

  • • Enable two-step verification, then set a Passcode plus Face ID lock inside Telegram → Settings → Privacy and Security.
  • • Turn on Screen Lock so Telegram hides content in the app switcher preview.
  • • Use Hide Sender in Notifications on shared iPads to keep previews private.
  • • Regularly review Active Sessions to sign out any device you no longer use.

Combine Telegram iOS with other builds

The same Telegram account can live on your iPhone, iPad, Mac, Windows PC and inside a browser at the same time. Every message you type on iPhone appears on the other devices in seconds.

Or start over at the Telegram download center.