4 Ways to Fix Links Not Opening in Telegram for Android and iPhone

Try Basic Fixes

• Check if Telegram is down: Telegram links may stop working if there’s an issue with its servers. Websites like Downdetector monitor server outages for several popular services, including Telegram. You can check Telegram’s server status on Downdetector to see if others face similar issues.
• Temporarily disable VPN: Although using a VPN service allows you to route your traffic through a private server and maintain privacy, issues with that server can sometimes cause connectivity issues in Telegram. Try disabling your VPN connection momentarily to see if that works.
• Update the app: Telegram regularly receives updates that include new features, bug fixes, and performance improvements. Telegram may bother you with strange issues if you neglect these updates. Head to the Play Store (Android) or App Store (iPhone) to update the Telegram app and see if that fixes the issue.

Fix 1: Allow Telegram to Use Mobile Data (iPhone)

On iOS, you can enable or disable mobile data permission for each app separately. If you have previously disabled mobile data access for Telegram, the app may get stuck on connecting or fail to open any links when you are not connected to Wi-Fi.

Open the Settings app and scroll down to tap Telegram. Then, enable the toggle next to Mobile Data.

Fix 2: Make Sure Telegram’s In-App Browser Is Enabled

Is Telegram failing to open links within the app and instead redirecting them to your phone’s browser? That could happen if you have inadvertently disabled Telegram’s in-app browser. Here’s how to enable it.

Step 1: Open the Telegram app on your phone. Tap the menu icon (three horizontal lines) at the top-left corner and select Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Chat Settings and scroll down to enable the toggle next to In-App Browser. If it’s already on, try turning it off and then back on.

Fix 3: Open the Link in an External Browser

If Telegram’s in-app browser fails to load a specific web page, you can try opening it in your default browser. This will allow you to determine whether there is an issue with the link or if it has expired. Tap the three-dot menu icon at the top-right corner and select Open in Chrome.

For those using an iPhone, tap the Safari icon in the bottom right corner.

Fix 4: Clear Telegram Cache

Corrupt or outdated Telegram cache files could also give you such problems. Fortunately, Telegram allows you to clear problematic cache data from its in-app settings menu. Here’s how you can access it on your Android or iPhone.

Step 1: In the Telegram app, tap the three horizontal lines at the upper-left corner and select Settings.

Step 2: Tap on Data and Storage and select the Storage Usage option from the following menu.

Step 3: Tap the Clear Cache option.