If you use Telegram regularly, you should definitely check out these eight privacy features.

However, Telegram does have a feature called Secret Chats, which is protected by end-to-end encryption.

Go toTelegram options > Date of Birth > Nobody.

A secret chat in Telegram.

VisitTelegram prefs > Privacy and Security > Passcode.

you could accomplish this by going toTelegram options > Privacy and Security > Data options > Delete Synced Contacts.

Go toTelegram prefs > Privacy and Security > Phone Number.

A screenshot of Telegram showing how to hide your date of birth.

SelectNobodyto hide your number from everyone.

VisitTelegram configs > Privacy and Security > Callsand selectNobody.

Stop this from happening by going toTelegram configs > Privacy and Security > Forwarded Messages.

A screenshot of the passcode lock setup page for Telegram.

SelectNobodyfrom this list to remove the link.

If you want to avoid that, tap your profile picture on Telegram and hitEdit.

Swipe right to see all your old photos.

A screenshot of Telegram settings, showing the option to delete synced contacts.

On iPhone, delete these photos by tapping the trash icon in the bottom-right corner of the page.

On Android, tap the three-dots in the top-right corner and selectDelete.

While youre at it, you’ve got the option to also hide your profile picture from strangers.

A screenshot of Telegram settings, showing the option to hide your phone number.

Go toTelegram configs > Privacy and Security > Profile Photo.

SelectMy Contactson the next page.

A screenshot of Telegram settings, showing the option to stop people from calling you.

A screenshot of Telegram settings, showing the option to remove links to your account from forwarded messages.