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This wikiHow teaches you how to have a private chat with end-to-end encryption using Telegram for Android.
Steps
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1Open Telegram on your Android. It’s the blue icon with a white paper airplane inside. You should find it on the home screen or in the app drawer.
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2Tap the pencil icon. It’s in the blue circle at the bottom-right corner of the screen.Advertisement
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3Tap New Secret Chat. It’s the second option from the top.
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4Select the contact you want to chat with. An chat invitation will send to this user immediately. Once they accept the invitation, you'll be connected with end-to-end encryption.
- The chat will disappear from Telegram’s servers once you close it.
- It’s not possible to forward messages from a private chat.
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1. Open Telegram.
2. Tap the pencil.
3. Tap New Secret Chat.
4. Select a contact.
