How to Delete Contacts in Telegram

Deleting contacts in Telegram can be done easily, whether you prefer to remove them individually or all at once. The process applies to PC, Android, and iPhone users and takes only a minute or two.

This guide will walk you through deleting contacts on Telegram using various devices.

Deleting Contacts in Telegram on a PC

When you create a Telegram account, your phone contacts are automatically synced with it. Since Telegram stores data in the cloud, your contacts and messages are accessible across devices.

If your contact list becomes cluttered with people you rarely interact with, deleting contacts in Telegram is a straightforward process. Although it’s easier on mobile, you can also delete contacts using the desktop app.

Regardless of your PC’s operating system, the steps to delete contacts using the Telegram desktop app are the same. You can delete contacts individually or in bulk.

Deleting a Single Contact on Telegram using Windows

To delete a single contact on Telegram from your PC, follow these steps:

1. Open the “Telegram” app on your desktop.
   
2. Click the “Hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left corner.
   
3. Choose “Contacts” on the left sidebar.
   In the popup window, find the contact you wish to remove. Click on their name to navigate to the chat page. Your chat will be empty if you’ve never interacted with that person on the app.
   Note: Your chat will be empty if you’ve never spoken to that person on the app.
4. In the upper-right corner, click on the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) and select “View Profile” from the dropdown menu.
5. Choose “Delete Contact.”
   Confirm by clicking on “Delete” once more.
   

Your Telegram account has now removed the contact. Currently, the desktop app is the only way to delete contacts from Telegram when using a PC or Mac.

Keep in mind that deleting a contact from the app will not remove the contact’s phone number from your device’s contacts list. To remove a Telegram contact from your phone’s contact list, simply delete them as you would any other contact.

Despite deleting the contact, the chat with that person remains in your Telegram account. To delete the chat, you should locate it, click on the “three dots” in the upper-right corner, and select “Delete Chat.”

How to Delete Contacts in Telegram on an Android Device

Deleting contacts on the mobile app is easier, as it’s Telegram’s original primary app. When you delete a contact from your Telegram list, they won’t be notified of the deletion. Also, you must disable the sync option in the app to prevent contacts from reappearing in your Telegram account.

Deleting a Single Telegram Contact using Android

To delete a contact from the Telegram app on your Android device, follow these steps:

1. Disable sync: Deleted contacts may reappear if sync is enabled. Open the “Telegram” app and tap on the “hamburger icon” (three horizontal lines).
   
2. Go to “Settings” on the left sidebar.
   
3. 
4. Continue to “Privacy and Security.”
   
5. In the “Contacts” section, toggle “Sync Contacts” off.
   
6. Delete chat history: When you remove a contact, the chat remains. Open your chat with the person, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the upper-right corner, and select “Delete Chat.”
7. Delete the contact: Launch the “Telegram” app on your Android device if not already open.
   
8. Tap on the “Hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-left corner of the screen.
9. “Contacts” should be selected.
   
10. The person to be removed should be found, and their name should be tapped.
    
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12. On their profile page, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner.
    
13. From the drop-down menu, select “Delete contact”.
    
14. Confirm your decision to remove them.

Although you’ve removed them from your Telegram contacts, their number remains saved in your Android device’s contact list. Therefore, you must access your device’s contact list and delete their entry.If you decide, you can also be there. Remember that turning Telegram Sync back on can cause deleted contacts to reappear.

How to Delete a Single Contact on Telegram using iOS/iPhone

For those who wish to remove a single contact on Telegram on their iPhone, here’s how:

1. Disable sync: Deleted contacts may resurface upon re-enabling sync. Open “Telegram” on your iPhone.
   
2. Select the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) and then opt for “Settings” from the left sidebar.
   
3. Navigate to “Privacy and Security.”
4. 
5. Toggle off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
   
6. Delete chat history: Select “Delete Chat” after tapping the “vertical ellipsis” in your chat with the person.
7. Remove the contact: Head to the “Contacts” tab in the bottom left corner of the menu.
   
8. Find the contact you wish to delete by tapping the “Search” bar.
   
9. In the upper-right corner of your screen, go to their details page and tap on their “user avatar”.
   
10. To make edits, select “Edit.”
    
11. On their details page, scroll to the bottom and choose “Delete Contact.”
    
12. 
13. To delete them, confirm your choice.
    

Guide to Deleting All Contacts on Telegram

If you wish to remove all your Telegram contacts simultaneously, follow the below steps: You will be able to delete all contacts at once using an Android or iOS/iPhone device, not the desktop or Telegram web app (K or Z).

Deleting All Telegram Contacts via Android

To delete all contacts through your Android device, proceed with the following instructions:

1. Disable syncing: Contacts may reappear if syncing is enabled. Open the “Telegram” app and click the “hamburger icon” (three horizontal lines).
   
2. Access “Settings” from the left sidebar.
   
3. Proceed to “Privacy and Security.”
4. 
5. 
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7. Turning off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
   
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9. 
10. Deleting chat history: To remove chats, tap the “vertical ellipsis” in the upper-right corner and choose “Delete Chat.”
11. Removing all contacts: Launch “Telegram” on your Android device.
12. Select the “Hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left of the app.
    Under the left menu tab, navigate to “Settings”.
    
13. Find the “Privacy and Security” section.
    
    • In the “Contacts” section, select

    

    • To disable the “Delete Synced Contacts” option, choose

    

    This action will erase all contacts from the Android Telegram application.

    Instructions for Removing All Contacts on Telegram using iOS/iPhone

    To eliminate multiple or all contacts from your Telegram contact list on an iPhone, adhere to these guidelines:

    1. Turn off sync: Deleted contacts can reappear when sync is enabled. Open “Telegram” on your iPhone.
       
    2. Tap on the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines), then select “Settings” on the left sidebar.
       
    3. Proceed to “Privacy and Security.”
       
14. 
15. Toggle off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
    
    
    
16. Delete chat history: Remove a contact and their chat by opening the chat, tapping the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots), and selecting “Delete Chat.”
17. Remove the contact: If not open, launch Telegram on your iPhone.
    
18. Access Settings by tapping the top-left three horizontal lines and selecting it from the left menu.
    To achieve this, all your Telegram contacts will be deleted simultaneously. If you wish to delete only specific contacts, the process may vary based on whether you’re using mobile, desktop, or web applications.FAQ: Telegram Contact Removal

    For example, you cannot delete all Telegram contacts on the web apps (Z and K) or the desktop app, but it is possible on a mobile device. To avoid having to delete the same contacts twice, you have the option to disable the synchronization of Telegram contacts with your phone.

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    Telegram Contact Removal FAQs

    What differentiates the Z and K Telegram web apps?

    There are two iterations of the Telegram web app, known as Z and K. Intially introduced in April 2021, two distinct development teams were tasked to create these versions of the Telegram web app. Both Z and K apps are presently active in 2023. This move was made to spur competition between the teams and determine which app performs better. The “Z” and “K” versions of the Telegram app offer unique navigation, features, and account management processes.

    What causes old contacts to reappear in Telegram?

    When the Telegram Sync feature is enabled, your device’s contacts get linked to the app. If you delete contacts on Telegram without turning off the sync function, those deleted contacts might reappear. Some users have experienced contacts they deleted long ago resurfacing upon reinstalling the app due to the default sync setting. Another scenario occurs when someone reinstalls the app and re-enables the sync option, prompting Telegram to synchronize the previously removed contacts.

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