Question 1

what is Telegram secret chat?

Accepted Answer

Telegram calls chats with end-to-end encryption enabled Secret chats. In secret chats, text messages, pictures, videos, and all other files are sent using end-to-end encryption. That means only you and the recipient have the decryption key, so Telegram cannot access the data.

Question 2

What is End-to-end encryption ?

Accepted Answer

is a system of communication where only the communicating users can read the messages. In principle, it prevents potential eavesdroppers,  including telecom providers, Internet providers, and even the provider of the communication service from being able to access the cryptographic keys needed to decrypt the conversation.

Question 3

How to start a secret chat in Telegram ?

Accepted Answer

1. Open the app and find your specific contact
2. Open the chat page and tap on his name
3. Click on the three dots on the right corner on top
4. Choose Start Secret Chat and tap on Start

Question 4

How to set timer for deleting messages?

Accepted Answer

1. Open the chat page and tap on your contact’s profile
2. You will see the option Self-Destruct Timer which is set on Off
3. Choose your selected time. It is a range between one second to one week.

Telegram Secret Chat