Bypassing personal phone number for Telegram account.
Telegram accounts are inherently tied to a phone number for registration and security. However, to enhance privacy and provide alternatives to personal numbers, Telegram has introduced its telegram number database own solution, and there are also third-party methods.
Here's how to create anonymous Telegram accounts by bypassing the need for a personal phone number:
1. Telegram's Official Method: Anonymous Numbers via Fragment (+888 numbers)
Telegram, in collaboration with the TON (The Open Network) blockchain, launched Fragment, a platform for purchasing unique, blockchain-based anonymous numbers. These numbers start with the country code +888.
How it Works:
Purchase: You buy a +888 anonymous number from Fragment.com/numbers using Toncoin (TON), the native cryptocurrency of the TON blockchain. These are typically bought via auction or for a fixed price, and their value can fluctuate.
TON Wallet: You need a TON wallet (e.g., Tonkeeper) connected to Fragment to complete the purchase and receive the number.
Telegram Registration: When signing up for Telegram, you enter the +888 number you purchased.
Verification Code: Instead of an SMS, the verification code for your Telegram account is sent to your TON wallet (or displayed on the Fragment platform itself). You enter this code into Telegram to complete registration.