Telegram is a freeware, cross-platform, cloud-based instant messaging software and application service. The service also provides end-to-end encrypted video calling, VoIP, file sharing, and several other features.
It was initially launched for iOS on 14 August 2013 and Android in October 2013. Recently it launched its desktop application for macOS, Linux, and Windows operating systems. If you use WhatsApp as a messaging app then you can install Whatsapp on Windows 11.
How to Install Telegram on Windows 11
Here in this section, we are going to discuss how to download and install the Telegram desktop app on windows 11. So, here are the steps:
Step 1: Open any browser and search for Telegram or simply visit telegram.org
Step 2: Now click on download from the menu and after that click on “Get Telegram for Windows x64″. It will download the windows installer file.
Step 3: After the download has been completed, install the file. To install Telegram open the tsetup.exe file and select the language from the drop-down menu and click on “Next“.
Step 4: Now click on the “Browse” option to select the installation location where you want to install Telegram. Or else, you can also install it on the default location and click on “Next“.
Step 5: Give a name to the start menu folder, by default it is “Telegram Desktop”. You can also change the start menu folder name and click on “Next“. You will also find an option not to create a start menu folder at the bottom.
Step 6: Now then next window, you will find an option to create a desktop shortcut. Check the box to create a Telegram Desktop shortcut, so that, you can easily open your Telegram account and then click “Next“.
Step 7: Now review your installation setup, when you are done click on “Install” and wait for the installation to complete.
Step 8: After the installation is being completed you will get a welcome screen. Here click on “Start Messaging” and you are ready to use Telegram on windows.
That’s it, this is how you can download and install Telegram on Windows 11. Now let us discuss how we can use Telegram on Windows 11.
How to Use Telegram on Windows 11
To use Telegram on your computer you have to scan the QR code which is showing on your computer screen or you can also log in with your mobile phone number and OTP.
To scan the QR code follow these steps:
- Open Telegram on your phone
- Go to Settings > Devices > Scan QR
- Point your phone to the computer screen and scan the QR Code.
To log in using your phone number:
- Click on “Or log in using your phone number”
- Enter your phone number
- And prove the OTP send on your Telegram application
Now you are ready to use Telegram on your computer. Yes, you can use Telegram simultaneously on your phone and PC. Just make sure both the devices are connected with an internet connection. I hope this article was helpful to you. If you liked the article then you can share it with your friends.
