Recommended Clients
Use official Telegram clients for logging into a purchased account.Telegram for iOS
App Store. Official client for iPhone and iPad.
Telegram for Android
Google Play or APK from telegram.org.
Telegram Desktop
Windows, macOS, Linux. Download from desktop.telegram.org.
Telegram Web
web.telegram.org. Works in browser.
Why Official Clients
Guaranteed code delivery
Guaranteed code delivery
The verification code comes through official Telegram servers. Unofficial clients may not receive the code or receive it with a delay.
Correct Device ID
Correct Device ID
Official clients generate Device ID in a standard way. This is important for session trust.
Up-to-date App ID
Up-to-date App ID
Built-in App IDs of official clients have better reputation with Telegram.
Less suspicion
Less suspicion
Telegram knows behavior patterns of official clients. Deviations from them raise suspicion.
Unofficial Clients
May Work
Some alternative clients are based on official code:| Client | Platform | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Telegram X | Android | Official alternative client |
| Nicegram | iOS | Popular, but has trust nuances |
| Plus Messenger | Android | Fork of official client |
Not Recommended
| Client | Reason |
|---|---|
| Nekogram | Non-standard fingerprint |
| BGram | Unknown App ID reputation |
| Third-party web clients | Code delivery issues |
Libraries for Automation
If you’re using an account for automation:| Library | Language | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Telethon | Python | Works, but built-in App ID has worse reputation |
| Pyrogram | Python | Works, similar to Telethon |
| TDLib | C++/any | Requires your own App ID |
| GramJS | JavaScript | Works for web applications |
For automation, we recommend using App ID from official clients instead of those built into libraries. More details — App ID and API Hash.
Login Process
Regardless of client, the process is the same:- Open Telegram client
- Enter the phone number from the bot
- Wait for the code entry screen
- Click “Get Code” on the website (link in bot)
- Enter the code in the client
- If there’s 2FA — enter the password (also on the website)
Client Issues
| Issue | Solution |
|---|---|
| Code not arriving | Try official client |
| Requires Premium | IP problem, not client |
| Session resets immediately | Check proxy stability |
| Error on login | Try different device |
Recommendation
Telegram Desktop
Best choice for first login. Stable, official, works on any OS.
Next Steps
Account Activation
How to log into a purchased account.
App ID and API Hash
Which keys to use for automation.