If you are still learning, read this article to understand how to hide the last seen status on Telegram using your iPhone, Android, and desktop!
How to hide your last seen status on the iOS Telegram app
Note: The process remains similar for all devices, including Android and desktop, except for the Settings option. If you do not see it at the bottom, you’ll find the hamburger menu (three-line icon) at the top left. Tap it and go to Settings. However, if you only want to hide your last seen from specific people or show it to a specific group rather than all your contacts, you can easily do it! Read to know more.
How to hide last seen status for specific people on Telegram
If you have chosen Nobody in the previous step, you will be allowed to use a feature called Always Share With. This will allow you to select the people who can see your last seen. If you have chosen Everyone or My Contacts, you will see the Never Share With option. This will allow you to select people who can never see your last seen status. In order to select specific people, follow these steps. However, there’s a catch! Read on to know more.
What happens if you hide your last seen status?
Telegram does not completely hide your last seen status like WhatsApp. If you have hidden your last seen status from someone, they can still receive the following last seen updates from you: That’s it! You can hide your last seen from everyone or only a few people using these steps. One downside of Telegram is that it still gives rough updates about your last online status, despite hiding your last seen. For extra privacy, you may also want to enable two-factor authentication on Telegram. If you have any queries, feel free to drop them in the comments section below! Read more:
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