Telegram allows you to create an account on the platform with an anonymous number without a SIM card. With this feature, you can access all the messenger features without other people being able to discover your cell phone.
- How to become invisible on Telegram
- How to see who read your messages on Telegram
To do this, you need to use Fragment, a blockchain platform from the same owners as Telegram. The random number is not free: you need to participate in an auction to acquire it and payment is made with a cryptocurrency called Toncoin, from the TON network.
After this process, you can use an anonymous number to create a Telegram account and receive the Fragment verification code. These blockchain-generated numbers are represented by the dialing code +888. The messenger emphasizes that it does not make your cell phone visible to strangers on the platform, but the feature is an alternative to maintaining total anonymity.
How to create an anonymous account on Telegram
First, go to the Fragment website, create your account and buy one of the platform's random numbers with the Toncoin cryptocurrency;Open Telegram and follow the instructions to create an account;In the field to enter your phone number, tap “Country” and choose “Anonymous number”. If this option does not appear, manually enter the code “888”; Open Fragment to see the verification code sent to your number. Finally, enter this combination and start using Telegram.
What other privacy features are available on Telegram?
In addition to end-to-end encryption, Telegram is known for having other privacy-enhancing features. It is possible, for example, to send messages that self-destruct and even delete old messages from conversations. If you are the administrator of a group, the platform allows you to hide your name from the rest of the participants.
