> ## Content Index > Fetch the complete content index at: https://www.techloy.com/llms.txt > Use this file to discover other available public pages before exploring further. # How to Lock Telegram Using Passcode on Mobile - URL: https://www.techloy.com/how-to-lock-telegram-using-passcode-on-mobile/ - Published: 2025-05-26T15:37:47.000Z - Updated: 2025-05-26T15:37:47.000Z - Description: It will prevent unauthorized access to your private chats and media. - Author: Ogbonda Chivumnovu - Tags: / Tech Guide, Telegram Not every conversation is meant to be public, and that includes your chats on [Telegram](https://www.techloy.com/tag/telegram/). Whether you're sharing sensitive information, private photos, or just chatting with close friends, keeping your messages secure is essential. While your phone may already have a lock screen, that extra layer of protection doesn’t always cut it, especially if you occasionally hand your device to someone else. That’s where using passcode lock for Telegram comes in. By setting up a passcode for Telegram, you add an additional level of privacy to your messages, keeping prying eyes out, even if someone gets past your phone’s main lock. It’s quick to set up, easy to manage, and gives you peace of mind knowing your chats are for your eyes only. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the simple steps to lock your Telegram app with a passcode on your mobile device, whether you're using [Android](https://www.techloy.com/tag/android/) or [iOS](https://www.techloy.com/tag/ios/). ## **How to Lock the Telegram app Using Passcode on an iPhone** ### Step 1: Open the *Telegram* appon your device ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8081-1.PNG) ### Step 2: Click on *Settings*, then scroll down and select *Privacy and Security* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8083-1-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8085-1.PNG) ### Step 3: In privacy and security, select *Passcode and Face ID* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8086-1.PNG) ### Step 4: Tap *Turn Passcode On*, then create your six-digit passcode. If you prefer other options, you can tap *Passcode Options* to switch to a 4-digit or alphanumeric passcode ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8087-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8089-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8088.PNG) ### Step 5: Re-enter your new passcode to confirm it ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8090.PNG) ### Step 6: You can toggle on *Unlock with Face ID* for your account. Additionally, you have the option to Auto-Lock the app, which automatically locks your Telegram chats after a set period of time ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8091-1.PNG) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/IMG_8092.PNG) ## **How to Lock the Telegram app Using Passcode on an Android phone** ### Step 1: Open the *Telegram* app ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-142828-2-1.png) ### Step 2: Select the three horizontal lines at the top left-hand corner of the screen ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-143908-1.png) ### Step 3: Select *Settings* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-143355-1.png) ### Step 4: Click on *Privacy and Security,* then select *Passcode Lock* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-144632-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-144658-1.png) ### Step 5: Click on *Enable Passcode,* then create your four-digit passcode ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-145548-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-145559.png) ### Step 6: Re-enter your new passcode to confirm it ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-150319.png) ### Step 7: Once added, you can enable automatic locking by choosing how long until it locks. You also have the option to disable *Show Content* for the *Task Switcher* ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-150755-1.png) ![](https://storage.ghost.io/c/c1/a6/c1a6d111-d951-41ad-a392-c1e841210b93/content/images/2025/05/Screenshot_20250526-150755-3-1.png) ## Conclusion Locking your Telegram app with a passcode is a simple but effective way to take control of your privacy. Whether you’re protecting personal chats or sensitive work conversations, that extra layer of security ensures your messages stay exactly where they belong, with you. Now that you know how to set it up, it’s one less thing to worry about. Stay private and secure. 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