Telegram App Lock for Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android (Setup Guide)
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Telegram is a cloud-base instant messaging app. It's popular now. It offers end-to-end encryption in secret chats, and also provides a set of privacy settings for users. However, many people hope to further protect their Telegram app from unauthorized access on their devices. This article will discuss how to effectively lock Telegram app on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices. Protect your privacy and prevent snoopers from accessing your Telegram app without your permission.
Cisdem AppCrypt
Password Lock Telegram App on Computer & Phone
- Lock individual apps, like Telegram, with password
- Offer an option to automatically relock apps after a period of inactivity
- Record failed attempts to open locked apps
- Block websites and pages on Chrome, Safari and other browsers
- Block specific sites, categories of sites, and URLs with certain keywords
- Let you lock apps and block sites permanently or at certain times
- Require password to enter/quit/uninstall AppCrypt
- Can be used for privacy protection, productivity, parental controls, etc.
- Easy to use and hard to bypass
- Available for Windows, Mac, Android, iPhone and iPad
How to password lock Telegram app on computer with AppCrypt
Telegram for desktop has a more intuitive interface, many users are used to using Telegram on computers. In some cases, our friends or family use our computer to watch movies, play games, or do other things. But we don’t want others see our Telegram chats. How can we do? In this method, I’ll introduce how to password lock Telegram desktop app on computer via a third-party Telegram app lock tool - Cisdem AppCrypt. Below are detailed steps for Mac and Windows:
For Mac
1. Download and install Cisdem AppCrypt on Mac.
Free Download macOS 10.12 or later
2. When you first launch this tool, it’ll ask you to set a password to lock Telegram (as well as other apps that you don’t want others access without your permission).
Enter the password. Click Submit.
3. Click the icon of AppCrypt on the desktop menu bar. Select Open main window.
4. Enter the password to access AppCrypt.
5. Click the Plus icon under the App Lock tab.
6. Select Telegram from the Applications folder. Click Open.
Now the Telegram app is locked with password on your Mac. The password will be required every time you or other users try to access it.
Tip 1: Lock Telegram desktop app at certain times
Above are how to lock Telegram app on Mac with password. By default, AppCrypt will permanently lock it. If you want to set time limit on this addictive social media app, you can use the Schedule feature. Click on Telegram from the block list. Click the clock icon that appears. Enable Custom Schedule. Now you can set the time you are allowed to use Telegram app on this computer.
Tip 2: Lock Telegram website on Mac with a password
Users can use the Telegram web on desktop browser directly. AppCrypt also supports locking Telegram website on Mac with password. To do that, click the Web Block tab on the main window. Enter the domain name (telegram.org) into the box. Click Add. Now the Telegram web is locked. Every time you want to visit it, click AppCrypt’s icon on the desktop menu bar. Select Disable Web Block. Then enter the password to unlock it.
For Windows
1. Download and install Cisdem AppCrypt on your Windows.
Free Download Windows 10 or later
2. Launch it and set the password. Click Submit.
3. Click its icon on the taskbar. Tap Open Main Window.
4. Enter the password.
5. Now you are in the main window. To lock Telegram on Windows with password, drag the desktop shortcut of Telegram into this app lock tool.
Above are how to lock Telegram app on Windows with password. Like AppCrypt for Mac, you can set time limit on Telegram app. The website blocking feature is not available on Windows now and will come soon.
How to lock Telegram chats on iPhone
There are 2 ways to lock Telegram on iPhone.
Use the built-in lock
In fact, Telegram offers a built-in password lock feature, which can help users protect their privacy. Once enabling this feature, no one except you can access your Telegram chats. Follow the steps to lock Telegram app on your iPhone:
1. Open the Telegram app on your iPhone. Tap Settings.
2. Tap Privacy and Security > Password & Face ID.
3. Tap Turn Passcode on.
4. Enter a 6-digit password. Or you can tap Password options for other password options like 4-Digit Numeric Code, Custom Alphanumeric Code.
5. Re-enter the password.
6. Tap Auto-Lock to set the auto lock time, such as If away for 1 hour.
7. You can also enable the Unlock with Face ID option. If you are using an iPhone with Touch ID, this option will be called Unlock with Touch ID. Then the Telegram app will be locked with your Face ID/Touch ID.
Note: The lock will only work on this device. If you use a Telegram account on multiple devices, you need to set up the lock on each device individually. Also, if you or someone reinstalled the Telegram app on your iPhone, the password will be removed.
Use Cisdem AppCrypt
1. Install AppCrypt on your iPhone.
2. Click App Lock. Click Add/Remove.
3. Search for Telegram app. Select it and click Done.
4. Click Preferences. Click Notifications.
5. Turn on the options of Notification and Notification unlock. Then follow the prompts to set a password.
How to lock Telegram app on Android
There are to ways to do the locking.
Use the built-in Passcode lock
Below are how to turn on Telegram app lock on Android phones:
1. Open the Telegram app on your Android.
2. Click on the three-line icon on the top left corner.
3. Tap Privacy and Security > Passcode Lock.
4. Click on Enable Passcode.
5. Create a 4 digits passcode. Re-enter the passcode.
When the password is set, a lock icon appears above your Telegram chats. And you can lock your Telegram app at any time by tapping it.
6. Click on Auto-lock. Set your desired auto lock time.
7. If you want to unlock the Telegram app only with your fingerprint, enable the Unlock with Fingerprint option.
Use Cisdem AppCrypt
The above-mentioned Cisdem AppCrypt also has an Android version, which can be used to lock any apps installed on your device.
1. Install Cisdem AppCrypt.
2. Set a PIN or pattern when you launch it for the first time.
3. In the App Lock tab, find the Telegram app. There's a search feature, allowing you to quickly find the app.
4. Toggle the switch next to Telegram to the on position.
Now Telegram is locked with the PIN or pattern you set.
Some other Telegram privacy settings you need to know
In addition to Telegram lock, there’re still some other privacy settings you need to know:
Active two-factor authentication on Telegram
Telegram's two-factor authentication can further keep your Telegram chat secure. Once enabling it, it will require you to enter 2 codes every time you log into your account from a new device.
1. Open the Telegram app. Go to Settings.
2. Tap Privacy and Security > Two-Step Verification.
3. Select Set Password at the bottom.
4. Enter the password and confirm it.
Enable auto-delete for your Telegram chats
By enabling the auto-delete feature, your sent and received messages will be automatically delete after a period of time, further protecting the privacy of your chat content.
1. Open the Telegram app. Go to the chat that you want to delete automatically.
2. At the top, click on the contact’s profile picture.
3. Click the 3-dot icon.
4. Tap Enable Auto-Delete.
5. In the pop-up window, select the time for automatic deletion.
Terminate all active sessions on Telegram
If you are concerned that your account may remain logged in on other devices, you can choose to terminate all active sessions to keep your account safe. To do that:
1. Open the Telegram app. Go to Settings.
2. Select Privacy and Security.
3. Scroll down to find the Security section. Tap Active Sessions.
4. Tap on Terminate All Other sessions.
FAQs
How do I keep my Telegram chats private?
To keep your Telegram chats private, the most effective way is to password-lock the Telegram app using Cisdem AppCrypt. It also lets you automatically lock Telegram after a period of inactivity. This tool is available on Mac, Windows, iPhone, iPad, and Android devices.
Can I put a password on a specific Telegram chat?
No. Telegram doesn’t offers a feature to password-protect a single chat. There are no third-party tools that can do this either. However, if you want to keep a specific chat private, you can use Telegram Secret Chat. To start one, open the chat with the contact. Click the profile icon. At the top, click the 3-dot menu. Then select Start Secret Chat.
Can I hide Telegram app on iPhone?
Yes. If you iPhone is running iOS 18 or later, you can easily hide the Telegram app using a built-in feature. Long-press on the Telegram app. Choose Hide and Require Face ID/Passcode. Then this app will be hidden. To use it, you can search for it in the App Library.
Conclusion
Telegram is a platform that provides users with instant messaging as well as video and audio calls. It’s crucial to take security measures to protect our privacy in this social media app. With Telegram app lock, you can prevent unauthorized visitors from accessing your chat history and other sensitive information. In this article, I introduced detailed steps on how to set up Telegram app lock on Mac, Windows, iPhone and Android devices. Hope it helps.
Norah Hayes likes to share her tips on how to improve focus and stay motivated at work. She believes it is essential to eliminate all online distractions during work hours.
Ethan Long joined Cisdem in 2015 as a developer and now serves as the editorial advisor for Cisdem AppCrypt. He actively tests and uses Cisdem AppCrypt and other screen-time management tools to ensure AppCrypt meets its promises in real-world scenarios.