Quick answer
Stop a bot: block it like any user, or tap Stop Bot in its profile if your app has it; many bots also have a command to silence them (try /help). What bots see: your public name, username, profile picture, the messages you send them, your language and groups you share. Not your phone number, last seen or other chats unless you share them. Never give a bot your Telegram code or password.
Does this match what you see?
- A bot keeps sending you messages.
- A bot or mini app is asking for your code, password or payment details.
- You’re unsure what a bot in your group can read.
iPhone & iPadAndroidComputer (browser)
Based on Telegram’s FAQ (Bots and Mini Apps), text supplied by the site owner on November 9, 2026.
Why this happens: the possible causes
What a bot can and can’t see (Telegram FAQ).
| Can see | Can’t see (unless you share it) |
|---|---|
| Your public name, username and profile picture | Your phone number |
| Messages you send the bot | Your other chats |
| Your interface language and groups you share with it | Your last seen time |
- You started or joined something with the botCheck this first
Our note: bots usually message people who have started them or joined something they run.
Try these 60-second checks first
- Check the bot’s @username spelling: scam bots copy real names.
How to fix it, step by step
Work through these in order. They start with the quickest, safest checks and only move to steps that sign you out or remove data later.
Fix 1: Stop a bot messaging you
Telegram’s options for unwanted bot messages.
- Open the bot’s profile and block it, the same way you’d block a person.
- Some apps show a Stop Bot button right in the bot’s profile.
- Or check the bot’s /help for a command that silences it.
Did it work? The bot stops sending messages.
Did Fix 1 solve it?
Great, you fixed it with Fix 1. Tell us it worked, or bookmark this page in case it happens again.
Mini apps and links from bots
- Mini apps are made by outside developers. Telegram says when you open one, its developer gets your name, username, profile picture, language and whether you have Premium, plus your IP address, as with any website.
- Your phone number, location and messages are shared only if you choose. Mini apps must ask permission for your location, app by app.
- Opening a link a bot sends you shows the website your IP address.
- Every bot and mini app must have a privacy policy and delete your data if you ask.
Can a bot read my group?
Telegram says by default, bots in groups only see messages meant for them, shown as “has no access to messages” in the member list. If a developer turned off privacy mode, it shows “has access to messages” and the bot sees everything. A guest bot you mention by @username only sees that message and the replies to it.
Telegram’s advice: for very sensitive groups, avoid bots you don’t fully trust.
Letting a bot reply for you
You can connect a bot, such as an AI assistant, in Settings > Chat Automation and choose which chats it can access. Telegram says you can disconnect it at any time.
How to know it worked
- Unwanted bots are blocked, and you only share what you choose.
Still not working? Your next steps
- Shared a code with a bot? See Telegram account hacked.
Official help routes
SocialAppFix can’t see or change your account. For account decisions, recovery and appeals, only the platform’s own tools can help. These links go to the official sites.
Frequently asked questions
How do I stop a Telegram bot from messaging me?
Block it like a user, tap Stop Bot in its profile if your app shows it, or check its /help for a silence command.
Can a Telegram bot see my phone number?
Not unless you share it. Telegram says bots can’t see your phone number, last seen or other chats unless you share them (for example, by connecting a bot in Chat Automation).
Are Telegram bots made by Telegram?
Mostly no. Telegram says bots are made by outside developers; it has only a few official ones, like @gif or @Stickers.
Can a bot read all messages in my Telegram group?
Only if its privacy mode is off: the member list shows “has access to messages”.
Did this solve your problem?
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Out of date or didn’t work? Email us — never include passwords or codes.
Sources and how we checked this guide
We base steps on the platforms’ own help pages and the phone makers’ official guides. Menu names change often and can differ by device, app version and region. Where a platform page could not be independently read, we link it so you can check the current wording yourself.
Last reviewed 9 November 2026 by the SocialAppFix editorial team against the sources above. Next scheduled review: 9 May 2027. Editor: Michael Michael. How we write and review guides.
What changed
- 9 November 2026: First published.
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