Telegram is a great place to make friends, practise languages or even find a partner. Unlike other apps, you can chat with people from all over the world without showing your phone number. In this guide you will learn the best ways to meet people on Telegram and how to do it safely.

1. Protect your privacy first

Before joining any group, open Settings › Privacy and Security and change these options:

• Phone number: set “Who can see my phone number” to Nobody.
• Profile photo: show it only to your contacts if you prefer.
• Groups: choose who can add you to groups, so strangers cannot add you to spam groups.
• Username: create a username so people can talk to you without knowing your number.

2. Join groups to chat and make friends

Public groups are the easiest way to start talking to new people. Some active ones we recommend:

• International Friends Club (about 31,000 members).
• English Chatting Telegram (about 17,000 members), perfect to practise English.
• Mibbit (about 55,000 members), a moderated international chat.

You will find many more in our list of groups for chatting and dating.

3. Use anonymous chat and dating bots

Bots connect you one to one with other users. You do not need to share your username until you want to.

• Anonymous Chat (@chatbot): random chats with strangers.
• Leo Match (@leomatchbot): profiles and matches to meet friends or partners.
• Omegle in Telegram: the Omegle experience inside Telegram.

See all the dating bots.

4. Basic safety rules

• Never send money, gift cards or crypto to someone you met online.
• Do not share your address, workplace or bank details.
• Be careful with private photos: once sent, you lose control of them.
• If you meet someone in person, choose a public place and tell a friend.
• Block and report users who insult you, spam you or make you feel uncomfortable.

Frequently asked questions

Is Telegram good for dating?

Yes. There are many groups and bots to meet people, and you can chat without showing your number. Just apply the safety rules above.

Can people see my phone number?

Only if your privacy settings allow it. Set “Phone number” to Nobody and use a username instead.

Are Telegram dating bots free?

Most of them are free, although some offer paid extras such as more matches or filters.