Passkeys, Gift Purchase Offers and More

In today's update, we add secure passkeys for instant login without SMS codes, gift purchase offers with built-in scam protection, and a simple way to add audio from your profile to stories.

Passkeys

You can now create a passkey on your device to instantly log in to Telegram with a PIN or biometric data like Face ID and fingerprints — instead of an SMS code.

Passkeys work anywhere, any time — even if you’re traveling, spending winter on an isolated beach, or your SMS service is interrupted.

The unique encrypted keys for your Passkeys are stored on your device — and can be synced with password management apps from iCloud, Google and more. This makes passkeys not only the fastest way to log in, but also the most secure.

To create a passkey, go to Settings > Privacy and Security > Passkeys — you can do this on any device. Read more in our FAQ.

But don't throw away your SIM card yet! Even with a passkey enabled, make sure that your account is registered to an active phone number you control.

Gift Purchase Offers

When viewing a gift on a user's profile, you can now make an offer to buy the gift with Stars or TON.

Gift offers are protected by Telegram and allow for a convenient and secure way to make direct sales in Telegram — keeping both buyers and gift owners safe from scams.

When you make an offer, you set a price and a time limit. Your payment is reserved for the duration of the offer. If the offer is rejected or expires, your full payment is instantly refunded.

To make an offer, tap ⋯ or ⋮ while viewing a gift and select 'Offer to Buy'.

When someone offers to buy your gift, you'll see how close the offer amount is to its estimated value. Once you confirm the sale, the gift is automatically transferred to the buyer.