Configuring NymConnect with Telegram

NymConnect is now available for use with the desktop versions of the popular Telegram messaging app!

Author: Nym

August 23, 20223 mins read

NymConnect is now available for use with the desktop versions of the popular Telegram messaging app!

NymConnect is a one-click interface enabling you to privacy-enhance the apps you use everyday by having them run over the Nym mixnet.

The Nym mixnet hides your IP address or other unique identifiers from your internet packets so snoopers on the internet can not see what applications you are using.

NymConnect is a proof-of-concept tool providing rapid access to the mixnet, with support for many popular applications introduced over the coming months.

This guide explains how to configure Telegram for use through NymConnect. The app is also available for:

Please note: This is experimental software and should not yet be relied upon for strong anonymity. Please also note that at times you might experience some delays in sending/receiving messages until we have more gateways onboarded. Help us get there by reporting bugs and sending feedback — your continued support is highly appreciated!

How to configure Telegram and NymConnect

**Download and install NymConnect.
**Get the appropriate release for your platform on Github. NymConnect is available for Linux, Windows, and MacOS.
Install NymConnect and select the Telegram service provider from the dropdown menu.
Click connect — the host and port will now be displayed.
Click on host or port to copy the value to the clipboard.
**Open the Telegram proxy settings.
**Windows: Telegram -> Settings -> Data and Storage -> Use proxy
Add a proxy with the Add proxy button.
Select SOCKS5 and make sure the port details are the same as those generated by NymConnect. Alternatively, follow this link: https://t.me/socks?server=127.0.0.1&port=1080
Save the proxy settings in Telegram.
Telegram is now privacy-enhanced!
Note if you remain idle on Telegram for a while you might lose connectivity and your messages might not get through via SOCKS5 proxy. If that happens reconnect your NymConnect and reset the proxy again.

NymConnect is currently available for Keybase, Electrum, and Telegram. Support for more apps is on the way. Read more about NymConnect and how you can support its development here.

For any bug reports or feedback please reach out to us on Telegram or our Discord server.