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title: "How Can Users Prevent SIM Swapping and Account Hijacking on Telegram?"  
description: "How Can Users Prevent SIM Swapping and Account Hijacking on Telegram?"  
author: "Manish Sharma"  
published: 2026-08-31  
updated: 2026-08-31  
canonical: https://answers.mindstick.com/qa/117126/how-can-users-prevent-sim-swapping-and-account-hijacking-on-telegram  
category: "Account Security"  
tags: ["telegram", "Account Protection", "2FA", "Cybersecurity"]  
reading_time: 1 minute  

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# How Can Users Prevent SIM Swapping and Account Hijacking on Telegram?

Because Telegram accounts are bound to phone numbers, attackers targeting phone numbers via **SIM swapping attacks** can intercept SMS verification codes to gain unauthorized account access.

## Step-by-Step Hardening Guide

### 1. Enable Two-Step Verification (Cloud Password)

Adding a cloud password ensures that even if an attacker intercepts your SMS code, they cannot complete login without your secondary password:

```
Settings -> Privacy & Security -> Two-Step Verification -> Set Password
```

### 2. Active Session Audit

Regularly inspect connected devices and revoke unauthorized or outdated web and desktop sessions:

```
Settings -> Devices -> Terminate All Other Sessions
```

### 3. Hide Phone Number Visibility

Prevent malicious actors from discovering your phone number by setting **Phone Number Visibility** to *My Contacts* or *Nobody* in Privacy Settings.


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