Posted on 06/21/2022 1:30:00 PM PDT by little jeremiah
If anyone can help me finish registering on Telegram I will be grateful. I tried before and it didn't take due to being send some strange code that I was supposed to scan. I do not have a scanner. I chose Telegram desktop.
So I tried again yesterday and Telegram kept telling me they sent me a SMS code on my other (than laptop) device, which would be my phone.
Nothing showed up. I tried numerous times; no code is ever sent.
I want to register so I can read channels that are open only to users, etc.
Any help appreciated. I have heard it can be difficult to use for various reasons.
Don’t forget to set your conversations to encrypted mode.
I recall it doesn’t automatically set that.
Make sure your cell number is correct. Also, you can scan the QR code with the camera on your phone.
Double check the phone # you gave them? It is a cell phone correct? Have you used text messaging before? If not, initial setup might be needed before you can use it.
“” due to being send some strange code that I was supposed to scan. I do not have a scanner “”
Camera on a cell phone will scan a QR code
You have to first create a Telegram account on your phone. Once you do that then it’s easy to login to the laptop version.
If they sent you a text code, it may have gone to the “Unknown” folder. Just click the toggle to view texts sent from Unknown numbers.
Thanks for all replies. I will consult with my tech advisor. I am a techtard (obviously). Will report back.
Much obliged for the help.
You have to install the app on your phone or another device as well. I had the same issue. I installed it on a tablet I had and was able to get the code. Then I scanned the QR code and was in.
This is how they weed out users.
That sounds like the problem, thank you.
So... in order to get Telegram on laptop, I have to have it on phone first? That really does suck.
Did you sign up?
DM me if you want the Telex address of my telegram consultant.
:-)
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