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How to set up a proxy and unblock Telegram

Sometimes hackers or ISPs can monitor your activities on Telegram. A proxy server will help you avoid this: it will provide anonymity on the network and protect your data from prying eyes.

A proxy will hide your IP address and location as well as help you bypass regional or local restrictions. Telegram will become available from anywhere in the world and from any device!

Video tutorial for proxy configuration in Telegram

What proxy to use for Telegram

The application on IOS and Android supports SOCKS4 and SOCKS5 proxies. On a PC, you can configure SOCKS and HTTP protocol servers.

Therefore, choose the type of proxy server based on your device. But keep in mind that SOCKS will be more reliable and faster than HTTP anyway.

Setting up a proxy in Telegram on a PC

  1. Open the Telegram program and open the menu by clicking on the three lines in the upper-left corner.
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  3. Open the "Settings" section.
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  5. Now select "Advanced".
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  7. Go to "Connection type".
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  9. Check the box "Use custom proxy".
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  11. Select the protocol type of your proxy.
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  13. Enter proxy server details: IP address, port, username, and password. Click the "Save" button.
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Setting up a proxy in Telegram on IOS

  1. Open the app and go to "Settings" at the bottom of the screen.
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  3. Go to the "Data and Storage" section.
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  5. At the bottom of the page, open the "Proxy" section.
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  7. Click on the "Add Proxy" button.
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  9. Select your proxy type.
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  11. Enter the IP address, port, username, and password of the proxy. After that, click the "Done" button.
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  13. Move the switch next to "Use proxy" to the "On" mode. Done!
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Setting up a proxy in Telegram on Android

  1. Open the application and go to the menu by clicking on the three lines at the top-left corner.
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  3. Open the "Settings" section.
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  5. Open the "Data and Storage" category.
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  7. Select “Proxy Settings” at the bottom of the page.
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  9. Click on the "Add Proxy" button.
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  11. Select your proxy type.
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  13. Enter proxy data below: IP address, port, username, and password. Then click on the checkmark at the top.
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  15. Move the switch next to "Use Proxy" to the "On" position. The setup is completed!
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You have successfully configured a proxy for Telegram! Now you can log into the messenger under a different IP address, unblock Telegram, and remain anonymous on the network.