Is end-to-end encryption available on the Telegram app? Messages communicated in Telegram are encrypted, however only those in the “Secret Chats” are encrypted end to end. Group discussions, as well as one-on-one conversations, are protected by encryption but not end-to-end so the company itself is capable of monitoring that conversation. The Safe mode can be useful if privacy is important to you, however, if it is, you should always use Secret Chats which guarantees that only you and the recipient can view your chat. You can read about Is Telegram Safer Than WhatsApp .