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I just installed the Telegram app. Why is it asking for my phone number?

• zanny 10y ago
  They use phone number as account name rather than email on mobile.
  • Bromskloss 10y ago
    What if I don't want to use it on a phone?
    • RileyKyeden 10y ago
      The web and desktop versions can send an SMS to authenticate if you don't want to or can't use the phone app. https://web.telegram.org/#/login https://web.telegram.org/#/login
      • Bromskloss 10y ago
        I see. I don't really want to tie it to a phone number, though.