This wikiHow teaches you how to find and add friends on Telegram via your Android device.
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Method 1 of 4: Searching Contacts By Username
Step 1. Open Telegram on Android device
This app is marked with a blue icon with a white airplane. Usually you can find this icon in the page/app drawer.
Step 2. Touch the magnifying glass icon
It's in the upper-right corner of the Telegram window.
Step 3. Type in the contact's username
A list of matching search results will be displayed.
Step 4. Touch the user you want to contact
A chat window will open after that.
Step 5. Ask the user to provide their contact information page
To add someone to your contacts list on your Android device, you'll need to know their phone number and/or email address. Fortunately, on Telegram, you can easily share contact information. Ask other users to share their contact information or provide your email address or mobile number.
Method 2 of 4: Searching for Contacts in Group Chats
Step 1. Open Telegram on Android device
This app is marked with a blue icon with a white airplane. Usually you can find this icon in the page/app drawer.
Step 2. Touch the group with the contact you want to search
A chat window will be displayed.
Step 3. Touch the group name
This name is at the top of the screen. A list of group members will be displayed.
Step 4. Touch the group member you want to add as a contact
Step 5. Touch the message icon
It's a square speech bubble icon in the upper-right corner of the window. After that, a chat window with the user will be opened.
Step 6. Ask the user to provide their contact information page
To add someone to your contacts list on your Android device, you'll need to know their phone number and/or email address. Luckily, on Telegram, you can easily share contact information. Ask other users to share their contact information or provide your email address or mobile number.
Method 3 of 4: Sharing Contact Information with Other Users
Step 1. Open Telegram on Android device
Tap the blue icon with the image resembling a paper airplane to open Telegram.
Step 2. Start chatting with other users
You can search by username or search for contacts in groups. Touch the username then tap the message icon in the top right corner of the screen to open a private chat.
Step 3. Touch
It's in the upper-right corner of the chat screen. Once this button is pressed, the menu will open.
Step 4. Touch Share my contact
This option is in the menu that opens. After that, your phone number will be assigned to the contact you selected. That way, they can add you to their contact list.
Method 4 of 4: Adding Contacts
Step 1. Open the Contacts app
Touch the blue icon with a picture resembling a person. Or, open the Phone app and touch the button Contacts. After that, touch Create New Contact at the top. You'll need to know the Telegram user's mobile number or email address to add a new contact.
The Contacts icon on the Samsung Galaxy is orange with an image resembling a person
Step 2. Touch the icon
It's a blue icon with a plus sign and is located in the lower-right corner. After that, you have to fill out the form that opens.
Step 3. Enter the Telegram username
You can use the first two lines at the top of the form to enter the user's first and last name.
In addition, you can also enter the company the user works for and touch the camera icon at the top of the page to enter their photo
Step 4. Enter the mobile number and/or email address of the Telegram user
If you already have a cell phone number, enter that information in the line that says "Phone" next to the icon that resembles a telephone receiver. If you already know the email address, enter this information in the line that says "Email" next to the icon that resembles an envelope.
Step 5. Touch Save
It's in the upper-right corner of the screen. After that, the user information will be saved in your contact list.
