Telegram: Create secret chat - how it works
With the WhatsApp alternative Telegram you can create a secret chat if required. How this works and how secret the chat really is, we explain in this article.
Create secret chat in Telegram
Secret chats in Telegram have several advantages: You chat with secure end-to-end encryption, no data is stored on the servers and you can use a self-destruction timer. In addition, messages cannot simply be forwarded. To create the secret chat:
- Open Telegram and tap the overflow menu on the top right.
- Select "New Secret Chat" in the context menu.
- Then select your desired chat partner from the contact list.
- This has to accept the secret chat. You can then write messages under the above conditions.
Is my chat really secure?
To check whether you are really using a secure connection, tap on the chat picture of the chat partner in the top right corner of the conversation.
- Under "Secret Key" there is an image that you can compare with your contact's smartphone.
- If the key matches, use a secure connection.
Security: We'll show you how to block contacts in Telegram in another practical tip.