When Telegram is blocked, a proxy can help in some cases. And you don't need a separate app for it: it's built into the messenger.
Read our new guide on desktop setup: how SOCKS5 and MTProto differ, where the settings live on Windows, Linux and Mac, how to enter the details and check that everything works. The whole setup takes a minute.
👉 Setup guide
July 15, 2026 168
