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Download Telegram Desktop for Windows 11 & 10

Telegram Desktop for Windows is a fully native application that plugs into system notifications, taskbar previews and Focus Assist. It syncs instantly with your phone and keeps working in the background so no message ever slips by.

Telegram Desktop window on Windows 11 showing chats and channels

Telegram · Windows

Telegram Desktop 6.2.3 — 64-bit installer

Signed installer for Windows 10 and Windows 11 laptops and PCs.

Version
6.2.3
Size
≈ 55 MB
Requirements
Windows 10 or 11 (64-bit)
Delivered through the official Telegram network.

After the download finishes, run tsetup.exe, follow the install wizard, then open Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device on your phone and scan the QR code shown by Telegram Desktop.

Why Telegram Desktop is the best pick for Windows users

The Windows edition is designed for keyboard-heavy workflows. It supports multiple sessions, keeps unread counters in the tray, plays nicely with Windows Focus Assist and never throttles background chats — a big difference compared with running Telegram inside a browser tab.

  • Native Windows notifications with Focus Assist support
  • Multiple Telegram accounts in a single window
  • Complete keyboard shortcut set for power users
  • Drag and drop files straight into any chat
  • Optional taskbar unread badge and jump list
  • Local passcode lock for the desktop app

Install Telegram on Windows step by step

Telegram Desktop being installed on a Windows laptop
  1. 1Click the 'Download for Windows' button above to grab the tsetup.exe installer.
  2. 2Right-click the file and choose Run as administrator (optional) to install it for every user.
  3. 3Pick your language and install folder in the wizard, then let it finish in a few seconds.
  4. 4Launch Telegram Desktop, choose 'Log in with QR' and scan the code from your phone under Settings → Devices → Link Desktop Device.
  5. 5Optional: enable dark mode, set a local passcode, and tweak notification sounds from Settings → Advanced.

System requirements for Windows

Operating system
Windows 10 or Windows 11 (64-bit)
Processor
1 GHz dual-core or better
Memory
2 GB minimum, 4 GB recommended
Disk space
About 200 MB after installation
Network
Broadband or Wi-Fi connection for cloud sync
Mobile companion
Telegram installed on your phone to authorize the desktop client

Keep Telegram Desktop up to date

Telegram Desktop checks for updates automatically and notifies you when a new build is available. You can also trigger a manual scan under Settings → Advanced → Check for updates. If a release seems stuck, download the latest installer from this page and run it on top of the existing app — your chats and settings stay intact.

Security tips for Windows users

  • • Enable two-step verification from Privacy & Security so an SMS alone can't unlock your account.
  • • Set a local passcode on Telegram Desktop when you share the PC with family or coworkers.
  • • Review Active Sessions periodically and terminate anything you don't recognize.
  • • Only download Telegram from official sources — this page links to the signed build served by Telegram's own CDN.

Compare Windows with other Telegram builds

Telegram Desktop is heavier than the browser client but more capable: better memory usage, stronger keyboard control, and no reliance on staying signed into a browser profile. If you need to switch to a phone or tablet, jump to any of the other platform pages below.

Prefer to see everything on one page? Head to the Telegram download center.