Every day it is in increasing demand among users. In addition to the basic options for communication and data transfer between people, the application has many advantages that make it stand out from its competitors. This includes unique data encryption and useful Telegram functionality, used both for entertainment purposes and for doing business.
Registering an account does not take much time; the process is simple and does not require special skills. But, despite the ease of registration in Telegram, sometimes errors occur in the form of failure to receive an activation code on the phone. In this case, you will not be able to create an account. The same situation is relevant for old-timers of the application, when it becomes impossible to log into their own profile due to the fact that an SMS with a code does not arrive.
The method of entering a one-time password is used by many services, for example, online banks or payment systems. Codes are sent to Telegram in the following cases:
- when registering a new account;
- when logging into your account from another device;
- when changing the phone number to which the profile is linked;
- if the last session was ended by logging out of your account;
- when deleting a profile.
Any of these actions requires confirmation, so a code will be sent to the user’s phone that is linked to the account when requested. It must be entered into the corresponding line of the messenger, but often the numbers from SMS do not require entering. The application is connected to the phone and has access to messages, so the code will automatically be added to the field.
How to install Telegram and create an account
You can create your profile in Telegram both on your computer and on your phone. When you install the messenger on a mobile device, the service synchronizes with the phone book and automatically links your number. To do this, follow these steps:
On a computer, the installation process looks slightly different:
- download the installation file corresponding to your OS from the official website of the application;
- run it, there should be no difficulties with the installation wizard.
After Telegram is installed, you need to create an account. The account registration scheme on phones, tablets and PCs is similar.
- after launching the downloaded application file, you will need to link the phone number by indicating its numbers in the line;
- wait to receive your profile activation code. The procedure may take some time. When an SMS message with a code is received, it must be entered in the appropriate field.
The application is now ready to use. If you have not received an SMS containing information about the code, the problem can be solved in several ways.
What to do when you don’t receive an activation code
When registering an account, you may encounter various errors. If you don’t receive a code when registering in Telegram, the first thing you need to do is wait a little or try again after a while. Perhaps the problem is related to the work of the mobile operator. There may be several reasons why you cannot obtain a password. Most often this is due to a cellular signal or an incorrect telephone number. Also, such SMS messages may not arrive because they were considered spam by the operator and blocked. Solutions if the number was entered correctly but the password was not received:
- registration using voice settings;
- message to Telegram support service;
- call to the cellular operator.
Registration without phone number
It is impossible to activate a new account without linking a mobile number. If you do not want to “reveal” your phone number, you can register as follows:
- using virtual number services;
- thanks to the Skype application, which allows you to buy an online number, to which you will receive a password for activation;
- The most affordable way is to get a regular SIM card, which can only be used for registration.
When can you do without code?
Provided that you exited the messenger without leaving your account, the program will not require you to enter the password again on subsequent launches on this device. It will be impossible to log into your profile from a new device without activation.
The problem with a missing message with a code is a common occurrence, and every user can encounter it. Despite the fact that Telegram developers do not yet provide the ability to work with an account without linking a mobile number, the problem of login errors can be easily solved.
There are two situations in which the code from Telegram does not arrive. The first occurs when the SMS activation code for registration does not arrive. The second is when an SMS with a code to enter the Telegram application does not arrive. If you do not receive SMS messages with the code, then you can determine the reason and, based on this, solve the problem with the SMS code. Below are the reasons why SMS does not arrive in telegram and what to do.
I can't register in telegram
If you register a new telegram account, but the SMS code does not arrive, then there are several reasons.1 Perhaps you are using a virtual phone number for SMS, sometimes it writes the wrong phone number or the wrong number format. Telegram sends SMS with a code only to real mobile numbers. Therefore, if the code does not arrive or the number is not suitable, then change the number to a physical or real mobile one for SMS and the activation code will come.
2 When registering an account, the Too Fast error appears. You are performing too many actions. Please try again later.
If you click on technical details, error 420 FLOOD will appear.
https://core.telegram.org/ api/errors This error occurs when you frequently try to send an SMS activation code. If you click on the technical details, FLOOD_WAIT_X displays the time in seconds, after this time, the error will disappear and the SMS code will be available to order again. This protection protects your account from code interception and from the selection of SMS codes in telegram. If the time is not displayed, then most likely the number is blocked; you need to write to support and explain the reason for unblocking. The restriction applies to the number, so when changing a new number, such an error will not occur. https://telegram.org/ support
3 If you have lost or changed your phone number, you can log into your old telegram account only if you changed your old number to a new one before logging out of Telegram. You can use Telegram without a SIM card if you have not logged out. But to change the number, you will also need to enter the activation code from the old number.
I can't log into telegram
1 If you don’t receive an activation SMS when you log into Telegram, and if you already have an active telegram session on another device, then a message with a code arrived in the telegram chat from the support. Use it to log into telegram.
2 Check the phone and number, there may be problems with the field and the message was not delivered due to the mobile operator.
3 If you log into Telegram frequently, the server may temporarily restrict access and not send messages with a login code. Wait a while and try again.
For your safety, do not speak or send telegram activation codes to anyone to login. To prevent your account and correspondence from being stolen, use this telegram account security tip:
The registration procedure does not always go quickly and without problems. There are situations when some kind of embarrassment occurs, and the user encounters not very pleasant failures. This trouble is due to the fact that the messenger simply cannot cope with a large flow of visitors. Sometimes Telegram visitors encounter a situation where a mobile phone number is already specified during registration, but the confirmation code never arrives, there is an explanation for this.
Can't register in Telegram
If you have already indicated your country and mobile phone number, but after clicking the “Next” button you do not receive a confirmation code, this may be due to certain reasons:
- You are using a virtual number, in which case the program may throw an error with information that the phone number is incorrect or the number format is incorrect. This is due to the fact that Telegram sends an SMS with a code only to a real number. In such a situation, the best way out of the situation would be to change the number to an existing mobile phone.
- If you have tried to send an SMS activation code too often, you may receive a Too fast error message. This is done to protect your account from code interception.
In some cases, the code does not arrive because the operator regarded it as spam, after which it was blocked. If the number was entered correctly, but the password did not arrive, then you can resort to registration using voice settings, or send a message to the Telegram support service. If even after these steps the problem is not solved, then it becomes necessary to contact the cellular operator.
Can't log into Telegram
If you have a Telegram profile, but you try to log in and you do not receive an activation code, then there are several explanations for this. If there is already an active session on another device, then the activation message came exactly there, namely in a Telegram conversation. There are other reasons, for example, the reason for not sending the code is the mobile operator, so it is recommended to check the phone and number; there may be difficulties with the field.
If the user tries to log into the application too often, the server limits access for a short period of time and stops the process of sending a message with an activation code. You need to wait a few minutes and only then try again.
In the event that a user has lost or changed his phone number, he will not be able to log into an existing Telegram profile unless the old number has been changed to a new one. Of course, you will be able to use the application without an old SIM card, but only if you have not logged out of your account. If the old card was lost, then you will not be able to change the number in Telegram, since in order to do this you must enter the activation code that will be sent to the old number.
What's happened telegram code and why might it be needed? Is it necessary to introduce it and is it possible to do without it altogether? Sometimes beginners are interested in such questions.
The code in the Telegram messenger is something like a one-time password that needs to be entered in some cases:
- during the first registration;
- when logging into the messenger again if the previous session was completed by logging out;
- when logging into your Telegram account from a new device;
- when changing the phone number to which the account was linked;
- when the account is completely deleted.
What is this code for?
If it's very simple, then Telegram code needed to confirm one or another action on the part of the user. Usually the code comes in the form of an SMS to the phone number that was linked to your Telegram account when you first registered. The exception is the case of complete account deletion. In this case, the message does not arrive on the phone, but on the browser version of the messenger. You will need to copy this message and enter it in the appropriate field. But even then a request to confirm the action will be sent to the phone number.
If the SMS was not received, or the code was not entered within a certain time, a call is received to the registered phone number - and a special robot will dictate the code in voice mode.
Similar protection with a one-time SMS code is implemented in many services. For example, in mobile banks, electronic payment systems. This allows you to further insure user accounts against unwanted intrusion and unauthorized changes.
When can you do without it?
However, not every login to your account requires entering an SMS code. Otherwise it would be inconvenient for the average user. If the messenger was closed in the usual way, without logging out, the system will not ask for any code when logging in again.
In order to start using the popular and highly secure service, you must first enter your mobile phone numbers. In order to confirm ownership of this number, the program will ask you to write a password, which will be sent via SMS. Unfortunately, it happens that the code does not arrive, thereby your ability to use Telegram tends to zero.
It is worth considering that SMS do not always arrive instantly. As a rule, one minute is enough, but due to network outages the time increases. If 5 minutes after the request the code has not arrived, check that the number you entered and the operator code you selected are correct.
In most cases, the problem occurs due to an incorrectly entered number.
If everything is correct, then go ahead. They will check when the message was sent. If you receive confirmation that the message has been sent, but nothing arrives, call your mobile operator. Often such SMS are blocked as spam.
I received an SMS with a code from Telemsg, what is it?
- When you register, you receive an SMS from Telemsg - this is just a verification code. Everything is simple here!
- You register and a message arrives from Telemsg, or maybe even from a mobile number. Also, just enter the code to register.
- You do not create an account or the account has already been created, but the message has arrived again and again. There may be a nuance here! Either the system may be glitching, which is unlikely, or they are trying to hack you and read the conversation. Solution:
- Look in your privacy settings for active sessions. If there are unfamiliar devices, end their session.
- Enable two-step verification to prevent logins from other devices.
- According to Google, there may be fraud here. There are differing opinions on this matter on the Internet. Logically, if you do not enter this data anywhere, then there should be no crime, but this is only an assumption. It is optimal to write a telegram to technical support. If you find the answer, please write in the comments.
Other common cases why the code does not arrive:
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