Updated: May 02, 2023
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Transfer telegram from one device to another, I created a new telegram account and I need to cancel

Short summary:

  1. Install Telegram on your new device and open the app.
  2. Enter your new phone number when prompted.
  3. If you accidentally created a second Telegram account, you need to delete it first before you can transfer your current account to your new device.
  4. To delete your second account, open the settings on your new device and tap on “Account.” Then, select “Delete Account” and follow the instructions.
  5. Once you have deleted your second account, you can now transfer your current account to your new device.
  6. On your old device, open the Telegram app and tap the three horizontal lines menu button at the top-left corner. From the menu that appears, tap on “Settings” to access Telegram settings.
  7. Under “Account” settings, tap on your phone number to change it. From the next page, press the “Change number” button to proceed further.
  8. Enter your new phone number and Telegram will send you an SMS confirmation code soon after tapping the checkmark icon at the top-right corner. Enter it, and you have successfully changed your Telegram number.
  9. Once you have successfully changed your Telegram number, you can now sign in to your account on your new device using your new phone number.

Hello, thank you for using Howly. I’ll be happy to help you out! May I ask your name?

Customer Replay

*****

Nice to meet you, *****!
Could you please clarify, do you need to delete an accidentally created second Telegram account?

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Customer Replay

yes. I bought a new device with a new phone number and I want to transfer my current account to my new device

Are you currently signed into the new account?

Customer Replay

No I don’t think so.

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Do you have a Telegram app installed on your device?

Customer Replay

I changed the number to another phone number as well if so I could transfer my current account but that didn’t work
I deleted it off my new device

Do you have access to your old phone number?

Customer Replay

not anymore.
But I know the number

You cannot use your old Telegram account if you don't have an access to the old phone number, *****.
Could you please tell me, you are currently not signed into your old account on any device, correct?

Customer Replay

I have access to my original telegram account on my old device. It currently works.

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Okay, great.
Open the Telegram app and tap the three horizontal lines menu button at the top-left corner. From the menu that appears, tap on “Settings” to access Telegram settings.

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Customer Replay

Is that on my old device

Yes, on the device where you are signed into your old Telegram account
Tell me once you've done so, *****

Customer Replay

i don’t get that. When I open telegram I show edit on the top left hand corner and a square with like a stick going through it on the right hand side

Could you please provide me with a photo of what you see on the screen?
To attach files to our chat you can use the button 'Attach' in the bottom-right corner of the chat with me

Customer Replay

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Okay, then just tap 'Settings' in the bottom-right corner of the screen, please

Customer Replay

Ok
done that

Under “Account” settings, tap on your phone number to change it. From the next page, press the “Change number” button to proceed further.

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Customer Replay


there is no account settings to change number but I see the number at the top. I’ll send a photo.

Thank you, *****

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Tap on the 'Edit' in the top-right corner ,please

Customer Replay

Ok
done that. I can see the number change now

Top answer

Once you tap on the change number, you will see a warning message highlighting that users will see your new number if they have it in their address book. Then, tap on “Change” to acknowledge the warning and enter your new phone number. Telegram will send you an SMS confirmation code soon after tapping the checkmark icon at the top-right corner. Enter it, and you have successfully changed your Telegram number.

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Alright, then you will need to delete a new account first. Allow me a minute, please
Could you please open the Settings on your new device and new account?

Customer Replay

I don’t have telegram on the new device anymore. What I did was change the number to
another number & then deleted the app
id like to get rid of this second account all together

As fas as I understand, currently you have an old Telegram account on an old device, which you would like to keep, and you have a new account on a new device, correct?

Customer Replay

Yes to the telegram on old device no to new account on new device. What I did was change the phone number on the new account on the new device and then deleted the app so I could use the old one but it didn’t work

Top answer

So, to change the phone number of your old account to the new phone number that you have, you will need to delete your new Telegram account first.
When you delete the Telegram app you do not delete the account itself.
So, could you please install the Telegram app on your new device one more time?

Customer Replay

oh I see.
Yes give me a second

Would you like me to provide you with a link for it?

Customer Replay

I’m in
its asking me for a phone number

It's on your new device now, correct?

Customer Replay

yes

Okay, then please, enter your new phone number when it asks you for it

Customer Replay

thank you for your help. My telegram is now connected to my new device

I’m glad I was able to get that sorted out for you. Before you go, is there anything else I can assist you with today?

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2 comments
Skyrider123456
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It's frustrating that the process of transferring a Telegram account isn't more user-friendly. I hope they improve it in the future.
ASHER 001
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I'm not sure if this method will work for everyone, but it's worth a try if you're having trouble transferring your Telegram account

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