Install Telegram: How to succeed

In times when data security plays an increasingly important role, privacy in the virtual world is becoming a precious commodity. The messenger app Telegram places particular emphasis on security and privacy, making it an increasingly popular alternative to WhatsApp.

You can install Telegram on these devices

With Telegram you can not only send normal text messages, but also use the application for secret chats, video calls or data transfer. How to install the app:

• Telegram for smartphones: Telegram works smoothly on both an iPhone and Android devices. For Android smartphones, search for Telegram in the Play Store, download the app and register. The procedure for the iPhone is the same, but there you install the app via the App Store.
• Telegram for desktop: With the Telegram desktop app, you have the same functionality as with the mobile version. After installation, you just enter your mobile number and confirm it with a code. To use the desktop app, however, you must register as a user in advance via the smartphone app.

Differences between Telegram and WhatsApp

Telegram only uses servers to store data, while WhatsApp also stores some of your personal data on the device itself. Zur Datensicherheit nutzt Telegram das MTProto Protokoll, was es im Vergleich zu WhatsApp nicht nur sicherer, sondern auch noch schneller macht.