Telegram often tracks your activity and shows when you’re online. However, Telegram also lets its users decide if they wish to show their online status or not. So, how can you appear offline on Telegram? You may not be able to appear fully offline on Telegram. However, this article will guide you on how to hide your online status from your Telegram contacts on both your phone and your PC.
Appearing Offline on Telegram
If you’re looking to appear offline on Telegram, you can do it using your PC or phone. Let’s discuss both.
Steps To Disable Online Status on Your PC
If you wish to use Telegram on your PC, firstly, you must download the app onto your desktop. Here’s the link for it. Once the application is downloaded, follow these simple steps to appear offline: Once you choose to continue, your contacts will no longer be able to see when exactly you’re online.
Steps To Disable Online Status on Your Phone
Disabling your telegram active status from your phone is almost the same as doing so from your PC. Follow these steps: By following these steps, your contacts won’t be able to see your online status, and you won’t be able to see their online status either.
What Do Your Contacts See if You Disable Online Status?
Once you set your “Last Seen & Online” to “Nobody,” your contacts will no longer know when you’re online on the app. Instead, Telegram will show users that you were “Recently Active.” This applies to when you’re online and using the app, as well as when you’ve left the app.
What Does “Recently Active” Mean?
Recently Active is a very vague term, especially when used on Telegram. It can mean a range of things. It can mean that the user is currently active and using Telegram. Alternatively, it can also mean that the user was active on the platform; however, currently, they do not have the app open. It does not mention how recent the “Recently Active” was, hence, maintaining some privacy. Yes, it’s not as great as completely keeping others in the dark about your online status, but it’s still better than letting others constantly track your activity.
Why Should You Disable Online Status?
There can be multiple reasons for wanting to disable your online status on Telegram. Here are a few:
You don’t want the app to track your activity constantly. You don’t want your contacts/other users to know about your constant activity on the app. You are trying to avoid replying to particular messages but don’t want them to think that you’re ignoring them. (Yes, we’ve all been there) You simply want to maintain your privacy.
Regardless of your reason, your privacy is your right, and you shouldn’t have to justify choosing it.
Conclusion
You might want to appear offline on Telegram for various reasons. However, you can’t completely appear offline. Telegram only allows users to change their privacy settings, so they appear as ‘Recently Active’ instead of online. Do you think companies need to improve their privacy policies, or is this a cost worth paying? Let us know in the comments.
