Telegram pop-up notifications can be annoying, especially if you have a lot of chats. In this article, we will tell you how to disable them on different devices.
Why you should turn off notifications
There are several reasons why people might want to turn off notifications on Telegram.
- Turning off notifications can help reduce information noise and help you focus on more important tasks;
- Telegram allows you to customize notifications by time, for example, turning them off at night or on weekends. This can be useful for people who want to limit the time spent in the app and not be distracted by notifications while relaxing;
- Not all Telegram notifications should be visible to other people. Disabling notifications on the lock screen can help keep the content of messages private;
- Telegram can consume a lot of battery, especially if you have a lot of active chats and groups. Turning off notifications can help extend the battery life of your device;
- Some people find Telegram notifications annoying, especially if they are loud or vibrate too often;
- Telegram can be addictive, and turning off notifications can help limit the time spent in the app and reduce your reliance on it.
Ultimately, the decision on whether to turn off Telegram notifications is a personal one. Some people find Telegram notifications very useful, while others prefer to turn them off.
How to Turn Off Notifications on Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac
Android
- Open the Telegram app;
- Click on the menu button (three stripes) in the upper left corner;
- Go to “Settings”;
- Select “Notifications”;
- Turn off the “Enable notifications” switch.
iOS
- Open the Settings app on your iPhone;
- Scroll down and tap Notifications;
- Find and click on “Telegram”;
- Turn off the “Allow notifications” switch.
Windows and Mac
- Open the Telegram app on your computer;
- Click on the menu button (three stripes) in the upper left corner;
- Go to “Settings”;
- Select Notifications & Sounds;
- Turn off the “Enable notifications” switch.
How to disable notifications from a specific user or group
- Open the Telegram app;
- Find the chat of the user or group for which you want to disable notifications;
- Swipe left to right across the chat;
- Click the Notifications button;
- Turn off the types of notifications you want.
Manage notification settings
Telegram offers a wide range of options for managing notification settings, allowing you to personalize your experience and control what notifications you receive.
Turn notifications on/off
- You can turn off notifications completely for the entire app or customize them for individual chats, groups, and channels;
- This allows you to focus on important conversations and ignore unnecessary notification.
Setting up notification types
- You can choose what types of notifications you want to receive for each chat, group, or channel:
- Personal messages: notifications about new messages from individual users;
- Mentions: Notifications when you are mentioned in messages;
- Channels: Notifications about new messages in channels you are subscribed to;
- Groups: Notifications about new messages in groups you belong to;
- You can turn off sound, flash, and vibration for each notification type.
Setting the time for disabling notifications
- You can temporarily turn off all notifications for a certain period of time, such as 1 hour, 2 hours, or 8 hours;
- This can be useful if you need to focus on something else, or if you want to avoid distractions at night.
Preview messages
- You can enable or disable message previews in notifications;
- The preview shows part of the message, allowing you to quickly decide whether you want to read it.
Setting up notification sounds
- You can choose different notification sounds for different chats, groups and channels;
- This allows you to personalize your experience and quickly understand the source of the message.
How to change notification settings
- Open the Telegram app;
- Go to Settings > Notifications;
- Here you can change notification settings for the entire app, as well as for individual chats, groups, and channels.
We hope that now you have figured out the notification settings in Telegram!