Telegram offers a variety of customization options in its account settings on iPhone, allowing users to personalize their experience. Hereâs a detailed overview of the available features:
Accessing Settings
- Settings Menu: Tap the cogwheel icon located in the lower right corner of the screen to access the settings.Account Customization
- Profile Settings: Users can edit their profile by tapping the 'Edit' button at the top right. This allows changes to the display name and username, which can help others find your account easily[3][7].- QR Code: Generate a QR code for sharing your Telegram account directly from the settings menu[3].
Appearance Options
- Themes: Telegram allows users to choose from multiple themes, including light and dark modes. Users can select an accent color that applies across the app[4][5].- Chat Wallpaper: Users can customize chat backgrounds by selecting wallpapers from their gallery or choosing from Telegramâs options[8].
- Name Color: Users can change their name color, which will be reflected across all chats[4][8].
Privacy and Security Settings
- Passcode & Face ID/Touch ID: Users can set up a passcode or enable biometric unlocking for added security. An auto-lock feature can also be configured to lock the app after a specified time[1][2].- Privacy Settings: Control who can see your phone number, last seen status, and profile picture. Options include restricting visibility to contacts only or setting it to public[1].
Notification Preferences
- Notification Sounds: Customize notification sounds for personal chats, groups, and channels. Users can also choose whether to display message counts on the app icon[2][3].- Vibration Settings: Adjust vibration patterns for notifications based on user preferences[2].
Additional Features
- Multiple Accounts: Users can add up to three different accounts with unique phone numbers and switch between them easily[5].- My Stories: Manage and view published stories directly from the settings menu, allowing users to control which stories are visible on their profiles[3].
These customization options enhance user experience by allowing for personal touches in both appearance and functionality within Telegram on iPhone.
Citations:[1] https://privacy.kaspersky.com/articles/telegram-iphone-medium/
[2] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9LVi-jLk57A
[3] https://blog.invitemember.com/2024-master-guide-to-telegram-settings-for-android-and-ios/
[4] https://blog.invitemember.com/how-to-customize-your-telegram-account-colors/
[5] https://telegram.org/blog/themes-accounts
[6] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1t-vBbQuRok
[7] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pRhyaWSLGq8
[8] https://www.geeksforgeeks.org/customize-chat-settings-in-telegram/