Telegram Desktop for Windows
Telegram Desktop is an open-source, cloud-based messaging client developed by Telegram FZ-LLC. It enables users to send messages, photos, and files with seamless synchronization across multiple devices.
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- ✓ Official source (winget)
- ✓ File is identical to the one the publisher released (SHA256 matched)
- ✓ Last checked: Nov. 4, 2026
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- Version
- 7.3.3
- Release date
- Oct. 21, 2026
- License
- GPL-3.0-only
- Installer type
- inno
Install from the command line
How do I use this?
Type Terminal in the Start menu and open it, paste the command (Ctrl+V or right-click) and press Enter. It uses winget, Windows' own package manager, to install the program from its official source.
winget install --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop -eSHA256 (file verification)
865cd80080ef1948bd818000c05fe81cabbbd0688a91c2cf8978f9cc73fd5a06How to install
- Download the official setup file or run winget install --id Telegram.TelegramDesktop -e in your command prompt.
- Run the downloaded installer and complete the setup wizard.
- Open Telegram Desktop and log in using your phone number or QR code.
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