Set up security before you deposit

Set an account PIN before your first deposit. It is required for withdrawals and other outgoing payments. At confirmation time, enrolled biometrics can serve as an alternative to typing the PIN.

PIN, backup email and biometrics are under More → Security. The address book is under More → Saved addresses.

1. Set your PIN (do this first)

The PIN is a 4–8 digit code, and it’s the primary security factor for withdrawals. Confirm with the PIN or with biometrics you enrolled using it. Without a PIN you can’t withdraw.

Set it before your first deposit. While the wallet is empty, a new PIN takes effect immediately. Once the wallet holds funds, a newly set PIN waits before it activates in full. The standard waiting period is 24 hours. Withdrawals may be restricted until activation. The banner shows when your PIN becomes active.

Details: your account PIN.

2. Add a backup email (optional, but do it)

The backup email lets you reset a forgotten PIN and sign in through a browser using an emailed code and your PIN. It can also receive security notices. Recovery may require additional confirmation; if you cannot complete it, contact support.

If you already have a PIN, adding an email first requires your PIN or enrolled biometrics, then a code sent to the address. An enabled authenticator adds its own code to PIN recovery. Browser recovery may also require approval in Telegram or a waiting period — see your account PIN. If you later change the email, the new address has a cooling-off period before it can authorize recovery or browser sign-in. Its duration is 1 hour.

Details: email verification.

3. Enroll biometrics (optional)

If your device supports Telegram’s biometrics, you can enroll Face ID or a fingerprint as a faster alternative to typing the PIN at confirmation time. You still need a PIN to enroll biometrics. Biometric confirmation is linked to the Telegram device where you enrolled it; use the PIN on other devices and in the browser.

Details: using biometrics.

4. Consider saving your withdrawal addresses

You can restrict withdrawals to addresses you’ve explicitly saved. Turning it on is instant; turning it off takes effect after the waiting period shown in the app. Adding a new address while the restriction is on also requires confirmation and a wait before that address can be used.

Details: saved addresses.

Changes to your PIN, email, biometrics and withdrawal restriction trigger security notices. If a notice describes an action you did not take, review your security settings and contact support.