How to Turn Off Message Forwarding On Telegram

Telegram, a secure messaging app, provides control over what happens to your messages in terms of being shared by enabling or disabling the forwarding option. Turning off message forwarding will make sure that nobody can forward your messages anymore, maintaining your content private and secure. This is a step-by-step professional tutorial on how to turn off message forwarding on Telegram on both mobile and computer platforms, with placeholder for step images you may add, as of 11:06 AM EEST, Wednesday, September 17, 2025.

Why Turn Off Message Forwarding?

Disabling message forwarding ensures your personal or sensitive messages—such as private conversations, business details, or creative content—remain confidential. It’s particularly useful for users who want to prevent unintended sharing, aligning with Telegram’s emphasis on user control and security.

Steps to Turn Off Message Forwarding in Telegram

The process to disable message forwarding varies slightly between mobile (Android and iOS) and desktop platforms. Follow the relevant steps below:

For Android and iOS Mobile Devices

1. Open Telegram Settings

   • Launch the Telegram app on your mobile phone.
   • Tap the menu button (three lines) in the top left.
   • Select Settings from the menu.

1. Navigate to Privacy and Security

   • Scroll down and tap Privacy and Security to reveal privacy settings.

2. Adjust Forwarded Messages

   • Tap Forwarded Messages.
   • Flip the switch next to Disable Forwarding to "On".
   • This prevents others from forwarding your messages.

1. Apply the Change

   • The setting is active immediately.
   • Test by asking a contact to forward a message—they'll be met with a "Forwarding Disabled" message.

For Desktop

1. Open Telegram Settings

   • Open the Telegram desktop app.
   • Click the menu icon (three lines) or gear icon in the lower left.
   • Select Settings.

2. Go to Privacy and Security

   • Click Privacy and Security from the left sidebar.

3. Disable Forwarding

   • Scroll down to Forwarded Messages.
   • Choose the box or toggle Disable Forwarding.

4. Confirm the Update

   • The update is immediate.
   • Check by viewing a chat where forwarding is disabled.

Further Privacy Tips

• Customize Exceptions: Allow specific contacts to forward your messages by adding them to the "Always Allow" list in the Forwarded Messages settings.
• Hide Sender Info: Turn on the "Hide My Name" setting to avoid your name being shown if messages are forwarded (if forwarding is enabled).
• Review Settings: Check privacy settings periodically to make sure they match your choices.

Troubleshooting Tips

• Option Not Available?: Update your app to the newest version through the Google Play Store, App Store, or desktop update (available since version 5.10).
• Change Not Sticking?: Restart the app or device to apply the setting.
• Contact Problems?: Ensure the setting is applied to all chats, since it's account-wide by default.

Notes on Turning Off Forwarding

• Released on Telegram versions 5.10 and newer, updated up to September 17, 2025.
• Disabling forwarding applies to all your messages but not on messages you receive.
• The feature is reversible—re-toggle to enable forwarding again if needed.

Conclusion

It is simple but efficient protection for your anonymity to disable message forwarding on Telegram. If you follow the instructions below for phone or computer and add example images, you can disable this feature in a matter of minutes. At 11:06 AM EEST on Wednesday, September 17, 2025, this feature remains a necessary tool for privacy. Turn it on today and keep your conversations safe!