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After we all heard the controversies about WhatsApp’s privacy policy this year, most of the users have left WhatsApp for good. Most of them have switched to telegram, while others to other WhatsApp substitutes like Viber, hike messenger app, Signal, WeChat, Skype and many others. Telegram being one of the newly opted messaging apps, here are the features you must know about it, especially how to schedule messages on telegram.

Being new to these messaging platforms, one might encounter many problems due to a change of interface during the initial stages of its usage, thereby creating a hindrance in the normal functioning and usage of the app. Well, before jumping to how to schedule messages on telegram let’s get a briefing about the telegram.

Telegram is an old messaging app and is not at all new. As WhatsApp went on for you hears, it overshadowed telegram as it was not used by the majority anywhere in the world. Hence, it remained dormant until this moment, where it gained importance due to the same features as WhatsApp along with some additional features that increase the ease to use. It offers many new features like hiding your profile picture from certain contacts only and schedule messages on the telegram, etc.

Regarding its privacy policy, Telegram stands by its terms and conditions, unlike WhatsApp, and protects the sensitive data of its users.  Regardless of the above-mentioned fact, one must be cautious to not fall into the technical jargon promised by the big companies and firms to avoid the leakage of their personal information. One must always keep texts, photos, and other sensitive data personal if you think it can be used against you just in case of any mishap.

Must Read: Best 5 Ways To Protect Social Media From Hackers In 2021

Important Features On Telegram You Should Never Miss Out

Before we learn about how to schedule messages on Telegram, let us have a brief overview of all the reasons why use telegram instead of WhatsApp. 

  1. The first reason is that it offers unlimited storage, unlike WhatsApp that offers limited storage to its users.
  2. Secondly, you can compress images and videos sent via telegram. This way the big files neither occupy enough space nor do they lose their image/video quality. This again is not provided by WhatsApp.
  3. There is also a secret chat which is an end to end encrypted chat.

 Read more: How To Send Silent Messages On Telegram: A Detailed Guide

How To Schedule Messages On Telegram?

For those who are new to the Telegram app or are thinking of joining it, the concept to schedule messages on telegram might come as a surprise and confusion, too. Schedule messages on telegram mean to type and form the entire message in the text but not sending it at the same time. The text is sent at a stipulated time and within a specified date which is fixed by the user itself. This is a very essential feature in both professional and casual settings.

Steps To Schedule Messages On Telegram

Here are quick and easy steps that will help you to schedule messages on telegram. 

  • Step 1: Open the telegram app on your phone or your desktop.
  • Step 2: Then go to the desired group chat or individual chat.
  • Step 3: Type your text or message you want to leave to the particular individual or group of individuals.
  • Step 4: Now when your message is completed, do not press the ‘send’ button. Instead, hold and press the send button.
  • Step 5: After you do this, there will appear a small pop-up message on the screen which will say ‘Schedule message.’
  • Step 6: Tap on the ‘Schedule Message’ option where again you will have the option to set a date and time regarding your text message.
  • Step 7: After you set the specified date and time for the message, press the send button.

Managing Your Schedule Messages On Telegram

After you are done with typing, specifying the date and time and sending the scheduled message, you will be redirected to the ‘Scheduled messages’ window where you will be able to see and manage all your scheduled messages. If you wish to return to this screen when you are in the chats, click on the calendar icon beside the typing screen on the right-hand side. Click on this calendar icon because and open your scheduled messages on the screen. Long press any message on the scheduled messages screen which will help you to edit, forward, copy and delete the message by pressing the corresponding icon in the toolbar. Here is the list of the options that will be available when you click the toolbar:

  • Send now
  • Copy
  • Edit
  • Reschedule
  • Delete all the scheduled messages

These options are available both for individual chats and group chats. 

Also read: Signal App & Telegram App: Which Is The Best? Stop Using WhatsApp 2021

There are still many people that do not know how to schedule messages on telegram as it is not visible in the application. Hence, there was a quick guide that could help you in many ways!

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