Use the Search Bar:
Posted: Thu May 29, 2025 6:37 am
On Desktop: Click the three horizontal lines (☰) in the top-left, then select "Contacts", and then click "Add Contact".
Enter Contact Details:
Fill in the First Name (and Last Name, optional).
Enter their Mobile number, including the full international country code (e.g., +880 for Bangladesh, then the rest of the number).
Create/Save:
Tap "Create" or "Done" or "Save".
If the person is on Telegram, their profile will appear. If not, Telegram might offer to invite them.
Method 3: Adding a Contact by Username (Without Phone Number)
This is ideal for adding people you know online or from groups, without needing their phone number.
On Mobile: Tap the magnifying glass icon telegram number database (search icon) at the top of the main chat list screen.
On Desktop: The search bar is typically at the top left.
Enter the Username:
Type the person's Telegram username into the search bar. Usernames always start with an @ symbol (e.g., @TelegramUser123). You usually don't need to type the @ when searching, but Telegram expects the exact username.
Select the User:
From the search results, tap on the correct user's profile. This will open a chat with them.
Enter Contact Details:
Fill in the First Name (and Last Name, optional).
Enter their Mobile number, including the full international country code (e.g., +880 for Bangladesh, then the rest of the number).
Create/Save:
Tap "Create" or "Done" or "Save".
If the person is on Telegram, their profile will appear. If not, Telegram might offer to invite them.
Method 3: Adding a Contact by Username (Without Phone Number)
This is ideal for adding people you know online or from groups, without needing their phone number.
On Mobile: Tap the magnifying glass icon telegram number database (search icon) at the top of the main chat list screen.
On Desktop: The search bar is typically at the top left.
Enter the Username:
Type the person's Telegram username into the search bar. Usernames always start with an @ symbol (e.g., @TelegramUser123). You usually don't need to type the @ when searching, but Telegram expects the exact username.
Select the User:
From the search results, tap on the correct user's profile. This will open a chat with them.