This is how you can install Telegram on your Linux device

Telegram Messenger is a cloud-based instant messaging application available for iOS, Android, and PC. With more than 400 million users and billions of messages processed on a daily basis and a treasure trove of features and functionalities, Telegram has positioned itself as one of the most secure and popular messaging apps on the market.

The messenger has undergone a lot of changes through the years but the essence of it has remained the same. Initially, there was a debate as to whether or not the Telegram platform as was secure and private as it claimed to be, and the only way to arrive at a conclusion was to revisit the past of the application and take a look at its back story. In this article, we are going to give a quick introduction to the beginnings of the popular Telegram Messenger.

One of the best facts about Telegram is that it works on all major platforms in the market today. This includes iOS, Android, macOS, Windows, and even Linux.

Traditionally, Linux users are a niche crowd of hardcore programmers and enthusiasts and it’s good to see Telegram extending support to Linux, allowing users to join the platform without worrying about getting a new device or machine for just one app.

In this tutorial, we will show you how you can install Telegram Messenger on Linux.

Step 1. Open the Web browser on your Linux PC.

Step 2. In the URL bar, enter desktop.telegram.org.

 

 

Step 3. Download the package installer file for Linux.

 

 

Step 4. Extract the downloaded package and open the Telegram file.

 

 

Step 5. When you open the Telegram file for the first time, it will automatically create a shortcut on the desktop.

 

Step 6. Sign in to your Telegram account and you are done.

 

 

This is how you can easily install Telegram Messenger on Linux. This tutorial may not be applicable to a lot of general users as Linux systems are more enthusiast-centered, but nevertheless, it’s a useful thing to know, especially for those of you who love socializing on Telegram.

Telegram is also available for free download on iOS and Android. The download links are given below.

Telegram for Android – Click Here

Telegram for iOS – Click Here