How to Delete Contacts in Telegram

Deleting contacts in Telegram can be done individually or all at once, and it’s possible on different devices like PC, Android, or iPhone. No matter which device you use, the process will only take a minute or two.

Learn how to remove contacts on Telegram using various devices in this guide.

Delete Contacts in Telegram on a PC

When you create a Telegram account, all your phone contacts sync with it, given your authorization. Since Telegram is cloud-based, contact and message data sync to your cloud storage.

Adding numerous Telegram contacts can lead to an accumulation of seldom-used names in your list. Luckily, deleting contacts on Telegram is quick and straightforward. While it’s easier on mobile, you can also do it on the desktop app.

Deleting contacts on the Telegram desktop app is the same across different operating systems on PCs. You have the option to delete single, multiple, or all contacts simultaneously.

Delete a Single Contact on Telegram using Windows

Here is how you can delete a single contact on Telegram on your PC:

1. Start the “Telegram” app on your desktop.
   
2. Click on the “Hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) in the upper-left corner of the screen.
   
3. Choose “Contacts” from the left sidebar.
   In the popup window, find the contact you wish to remove and click on their name to be redirected to the chat page. Your chat will remain empty if you’ve never communicated with that person on the app. Click on the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the upper-right corner and select “View Profile” from the dropdown menu. Afterwards, choose “Delete Contact.”Again “Delete” to confirm.
   
   

Telegram account will remove the contact now. Deleting contacts from Telegram using a PC or Mac can be done only through the desktop app.

Phone numbers of deleted contacts remain in the device’s contacts list. To clear a Telegram contact from your phone’s contact list, delete them as you would any other contact.

Although you removed the contact, the chat with that person persists in your Telegram account. To erase the chat, locate it and select the “three dots” in the top-right corner, then choose “Delete Chat.”

How to Delete Contacts in Telegram on an Android Device

Deleting contacts on the mobile app is more straightforward since it is Telegram’s original primary app. Deleting a contact from your Telegram list doesn’t send any notification to the contact. It’s also essential to disable the sync option to prevent contacts from reappearing in your Telegram list.

Deleting a Single Telegram Contact using Android

To eliminate a contact from the Telegram app on Android, follow these steps:

1. Deactivate sync: Deleted contacts may reappear if sync is active. Open the “Telegram” app and tap on the “hamburger icon” (three horizontal lines).
   
2. Access “Settings” on the left sidebar.
   
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4. Under “Privacy and Security,” continue.
   
   
   
5. Switch off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
   
   
   
6. Delete chat history: To remove a chat along with a contact, go to your chat, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the top-right corner, and choose “Delete Chat.”
7. Delete the contact: If not already open, open the “Telegram” app on your Android device.
   
   
8. In the top-left corner of the screen, tap the “Hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines).
9. “Contacts” should be selected.
   
10. The person you wish to remove can be found by tapping on their name.
    
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    2. Instructions to delete a contact:
       
    3. Here’s how to proceed:
       
    4. Make sure to confirm the deletion.

    Once removed from your Telegram contacts, the number will remain in your Android device’s contact list. To complete the removal, go to your device’s contact list and delete the contact.

    Remember, deleted contacts may reappear if you enable Telegram Sync once more.

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

    For iPhone users who wish to remove a single contact from Telegram, here’s how:

    1. Disable synchronization: Reenabled sync can bring back deleted contacts. Launch “Telegram” on your iPhone.
       
    2. Access the “Settings” by tapping on the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines) on the left sidebar.
       
    3. Navigate to “Privacy and Security.”
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    7. Toggle off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
       
    8. Deleting chat history: Remove a contact, and the chat remains. Tap the “vertical ellipsis” in your chat with the person, then select “Delete Chat.”
    9. Removing the contact: Go to the “Contacts” tab in the bottom left corner of the menu.
       
    10. Find the contact you want to delete by tapping the “Search” bar.
        
    11. In the upper-right corner of your screen, go to their details page and tap on their “user avatar”.
        
    12. Tap on “Edit.”
        
    13. At the bottom of their details page, select “Delete Contact”.
        
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        Ensure the deletion of the selected items.

    Instructions for Deleting All Telegram Contacts

    If you are ready to delete all your Telegram contacts together, you cannot do so via the desktop or Telegram web app (K or Z). However, the deletion process is achievable on your Android or iOS/iPhone device.

    Removing All Contacts from Telegram on Android

    To delete all your Telegram contacts, you must use the Android/Google Play app as the web application on your phone does not support this feature.

    1. Disable synchronization: Syncing may cause deleted contacts to reappear. Launch the “Telegram” app and select the “hamburger icon” (three horizontal lines).
       
    2. Access “Settings” located on the left sidebar.
       
    3. Proceed to “Privacy and Security.”
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    7. Toggle off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
       
    8. Delete chat history: To delete chat history, open the chat, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots) in the upper-right corner, and choose “Delete Chat.”
    9. Delete all contacts: Access “Telegram” on your Android.
       
    10. In the app’s top-left corner, tap the “Hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines).

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        1. From the left menu, navigate to the “Settings” tab.
        2. Proceed to the “Privacy and Security” option.

        1. Navigate to the “Contacts” section.
           
           
        2. Disable the “Delete Synced Contacts” option.
           
           

        This will remove all your contacts from the Android Telegram app.

        How to Delete All Contacts on Telegram using iOS/iPhone

        To delete multiple or all contacts from your Telegram contact list on your iPhone, follow the steps below:

        1. To disable synchronization: It is advised to turn off sync to prevent contacts from reappearing. Start by opening “Telegram” on your iPhone.
           
        2. Tap the “hamburger” icon (three horizontal lines), then choose “Settings” from the menu on the left.
           
        3. Next, navigate to “Privacy and Security.”
           
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    13. Toggle off “Sync Contacts” in the “Contacts” section.
        
        
        
    14. To delete chat history: Open your chat with the person, tap the “vertical ellipsis” (three vertical dots), and choose “Delete Chat.”
    15. To remove the contact: Open Telegram on your iPhone, if not already done.
        
        
        
        
    16. Access Settings by tapping on the three horizontal lines at the top-left corner and selecting it from the left menu.
        Within an ordered list, proceed to Privacy and Security. Then toggle the Delete Synced Contacts switch.

        After following the steps, all your Telegram contacts will be deleted simultaneously.

        Heading: Remove All Unnecessary Contacts from Telegram

        When it comes to deleting your Telegram contacts, whether it’s multiple or just one, there are various methods available. The ways to delete contacts vary depending on whether you are using the mobile, desktop, or web applications.Consider the different methods you can use. For example, deleting all Telegram contacts isn’t possible on the web apps (Z and K) or the desktop app, but it can be done on a mobile device. Another option is to disable the option to sync Telegram contacts with your phone to avoid the need to delete them twice.

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        Frequently Asked Questions About Removing Telegram Contacts

        What separates the Z and K Telegram web apps?

        The Telegram web app has two versions, known as Z and K. These were developed by separate teams in April 2021 to compete and determine which would become the official version. The apps have unique features, navigation styles, and functionalities for managing your account.

        Why do previously deleted contacts reappear in Telegram?

        When you delete contacts in Telegram without turning off the sync feature, they may reappear. This is because the app syncs with your device’s contacts. If the sync option is reactivated, previously deleted contacts might resurface, creating such instances.