Telegram is easily downloadable from the Google Play Store for Android or the Apple App Store for iOS. Once installed, users should focus on privacy settings. Telegram’s “Two-Step Verification” adds a second layer of security, requiring both a password and a code sent via SMS. For enhanced confidentiality, users can activate “Secret Chats,” which feature end-to-end encryption and self-destructing messages. Additionally, privacy settings allow users to control who sees their profile picture, last seen status, and phone number.