How to remove a user from a group on Telegram

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A Telegram group is a great space to share and discuss information, organize events, create announcements or chat. There are no ads or subscription fees, and all members can participate with the same permissions on a global message board that never goes offline.

However, as with most social media platforms, there is no reliable way to vet members when they join a group on Telegram. As such, groups attract users from all types of backgrounds, including those with malicious intentions.

In this article, we will show you how to remove a user from a group on Telegram.

How to remove a user from a Telegram group on Windows PC

A well-maintained social media group thrives on engagement and interaction. Having users who do not interact respectfully with others can make the entire experience frustrating for those who want to get more out of their networking opportunities.

If you run Telegram on Windows, you can easily remove group members who do not comply with the group’s terms of service or even Telegram’s privacy policy. However, to do this, you must be an administrator of the group. That is how:

1. Launch the Telegram desktop app. By default, all groups you have formed or joined appear on the home screen in the left panel.
   
2. Click on the interest group to open it.
   
3. Then, click on the group name at the top of the chat. This will display a list of all members of the group.
   
4. Scroll down the list to find the user you want to delete.
   
5. Once you’ve found them, hover your mouse over their name and click the “X” icon that appears on the far right. Doing so will instantly remove you from the group.
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6. You can right-click on its name and select “Remove from Group” from the pop-up submenu.
   

You can also ban someone through the group management section. Here are the steps:

1. Launch the Telegram desktop app.
   
2. Open the interest group.
   
3. Click on the ellipsis (three small dots in the upper right corner).
   
4. From the resulting options, select “Manage Group.”
   
5. You should see a list of all members with a “Delete” button next to each member’s name. Simply click the button to ban someone from your chat.
   

How to remove a user from a Telegram group on a Mac

The Telegram app has always been available on macOS. Although the app is slightly different from the PC version, removing a dishonest user from a group is remarkably similar.

Here’s how to remove a user from a Telegram group on a Mac:

1. Launch the Telegram application.
   
2. Click the Chats icon at the bottom of the app. The icon takes the form of two intertwined speech bubbles.
   
3. Click the name of the group that contains the user you want to ban.
   
4. When the group opens, click the “Edit” button in the upper right corner. This should open a new window with a list of all the group members.
   
5. Scroll down the list to find the user you want to remove from the group.
6. Click the red minus button next to the member’s name. The user will be instantly removed from the group and will not be able to view incoming chats or participate in any other way.
   

How to remove a user from a Telegram group in the iPhone app

iPhones are known for their compatibility with a wide range of applications, and that includes Telegram. You can exchange messages with family and friends, send and receive photos or videos, and even create groups to attract users with similar interests. Surprisingly, anyone can join a group, as long as they have an invite link. A newly created group can have hundreds or thousands of members in a matter of days.

As the owner or administrator of a group, you reserve the right to expel any user who violates the group rules or even Telegram’s terms and conditions of use. This may include harassment, abusive behavior, and sharing inappropriate content.

See how to remove a user from a group in the iPhone app:

1. Launch the Telegram application.
   
2. Open the group chat screen.
   
3. Tap the group profile avatar to open the member management section. This should open a new window with a list of all the group members.
   
4. Scroll down the list to find the user you want to delete.
   
5. Long tap the user name. You should see a pop-up window with three options: “Promote,” “Restrict,” and “Delete.”
   
6. Tap “Remove” to remove the user from the group.
   

How to remove a user from a Telegram group in the Android app

If you’re running Telegram on Android, you can easily kick anyone who doesn’t toe the group line. That is how:

1. Open the Telegram app and launch the group chat screen.
   
2. Tap the group profile picture to open the member management section. This should open a new window with a list of all the group members.
   
3. Scroll down the list to find the user you want to delete.
   
4. Long tap the user name.
5. Select “Delete” from the list of options on the pop-up screen. This will instantly remove the user from the group.
   

Additional FAQs

What happens when you remove someone from a Telegram group?

When someone has been removed from a Telegram group, they stop receiving content and chats from the group immediately. They also cannot see content subsequently shared in the group. However, they will still be able to see all conversations exchanged before your removal from the group.

Are deleted accounts removed from Telegram groups?

All deleted accounts are added to a restricted list called “Deleted Users.” Anyone on that list cannot rejoin the group. However, group administrators or the owner can remove a user from the restricted list. Only then can the user rejoin the group through an invitation.

Can everyone remove users from a Telegram group?

Only the owner or administrators of the group have the privilege to delete users. The group owner can also remove these privileges from administrators if he wishes.

Maintain decorum in all group chats

As a group owner, it is your responsibility to ensure that all group interactions comply with the group’s terms of use. You must ensure that members interact with each other with respect and decorum and that no one is bullied or abused. It is your responsibility to weed out anyone who doesn’t toe the line. This article outlines specific steps to remove dishonest users from your group to promote healthy conversations and keep group chats clean and informative.