Telegram Access Key Revolution: Login Accounts Without Passwords or SMS Verification Codes

The password will disappear sooner or later, and Telegram This process is being accelerated.

Remember the last time you forgot your password and panicked? (Text message)Verification codeI couldn't receive the emails no matter what I tried, and the email links kept malfunctioning. In the end, I could only desperately click "Reset Password"... This terrible experience is finally coming to an end.

Telegram launchedPasskeysThis feature has completely changed the way we log in to our accounts.

What is a pass key?

Simply put, it turns your phone or computer directly into a "key".

Traditional passwords are like keys that are easy to copy; anyone who gets them can open the door. Access keys, on the other hand, turn your device into a unique "fingerprint lock" that only you can touch.

It is based onPublic key encryption technologyEach time you log in, your device will generate an encrypted message, which will be allowed to pass through once the server verifies it.

Why is it considered more secure than a password?

1. No longer relying on SMS verification codes
   SMS messages may be hijacked or not received due to signal problems. However, the access key is completely localized and is not affected by the operator.

2. Anti-phishing attack
   When entering a traditional password, you might accidentally type it into a fake website. But a password key will only respond to the real Telegram server, so scam websites can't fool you at all.

3. There is no such thing as "forgot your password".
   The key is stored in the device or password manager; you don't need to remember any character combinations.

How do I enable Telegram access keys?

Step 1: Check client version

Make sure your app is the latest version:

• iOS ≥ v12.2.3
• Android ≥ v12.2.8
• Desktop ≥ v6.3.6

Step 2: Enter Settings

• Chinese interface:Settings -> Privacy -> Access Key
• English interface:Settings -> Privacy and Security -> Passkey

Step 3: Enable and back up

The system will prompt you to bind a device or password manager (such as iCloud Keychain).ain, Bitwarden, etc.).

⚠️ Important Note:
If your iOS device cannot turn it on, try this hidden method:

1. Tap "Settings" 10 times consecutively.
2. enter Debug mode
3. 选择 Clear Database and Cache
4. Try turning it on again

Access key vs. traditional login: Who wins?

Obviously,The access key wins hands down..

But there's bad news...

Telegram stillMandatory registration with mobile phone number.

The access key only optimizes the login process; it doesn't change the registration rules. If you want to register a new account, you still need to link your mobile phone number.

What will the future hold?

1. More platforms will follow suit.
   Google and Apple have long supported Passkeys, and Telegram is now catching up with the trend.

2. Password managers are more important
   Your keys need to be stored securely, so tools like 1Password and Bitwarden become even more critical.

3. Eventually, the password will disappear.
   Someday in the future, we might laugh at the ancient method of "password login" just as we laugh at "dial-up internet".

Conclusion

Security and convenience have always been mutually exclusive. But the advent of access keys has finally made it possible to have both.

Stop longing for the era of entering passwords.

Go to your Telegram settings now and turn on your access key. Your account security is worth those 30 seconds.