How to Change Your Name on Telegram on PC or Mac

Written by Nicole Levine, MFA

Last Updated: May 15, 2018

This wikiHow teaches you how to update your name in Telegram when you're using a computer.

Steps

1
Open Telegram on your Mac or PC. It’s in the Applications folder (macOS) or in the All Apps area of the Start menu (Windows).
2
Click ☰. It’s at the top-left corner of Telegram.

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3
Click Settings.
4
Click EDIT. It’s one of the links beneath your current name.
5
Type a new name. You must enter a first name, but the last name is optional.
6
Click SAVE. Your new Telegram name will take effect immediately.

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About This Article

Written by:

Nicole Levine, MFA

wikiHow Technology Writer

This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Nicole Levine, MFA. Nicole Levine is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. She has more than 20 years of experience creating technical documentation and leading support teams at major web hosting and software companies. Nicole also holds an MFA in Creative Writing from Portland State University and teaches composition, fiction-writing, and zine-making at various institutions. This article has been viewed 12,617 times.

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Updated: May 15, 2018

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Categories: Telegram (Messaging Service)

Article SummaryX

1. Open Telegram.
2. Click ☰.
3. Click Settings.
4. Click EDIT.
5. Type a new name.
6. Click SAVE.

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