A national court has ordered a ban on Telegram in Spain as a precautionary measure. So if Telegram is not working on your mobile, know that you are not alone. This all stems from complaints from Mediaset, Atresmedia and Movistar, who accused the messaging app of hosting copyrighted content.
We don’t know how long the Telegram block will last in Spain, but in the meantime, if you want to use the app, we’ll explain how to bypass this block in an easy way below. The method we teach is legal and allows you to avoid restrictions without breaking the law, so try without fear.
A proxy is the best solution to bypass the Telegram block in Spain.
One of the most effective ways to bypass any restrictions or censorship on Telegram is to use the proxy function provided by the app itself.
A proxy is a server that acts as an intermediary between a user and an Internet service, which can hide the real IP address and impersonate it from somewhere else (although not in the same way as a VPN). Therefore, it is used Make Telegram believe that you are arriving somewhere other than Spain And so pass the ban.
Is a proxy a better solution than a VPN? Technically, yes, while both resources slow down your connection to Telegram, VPNs typically slow down your internet speed significantly because they not only hide your IP, but also encrypt data transmission.
How to configure Telegram proxy
You just need to follow these steps to configure proxy in Telegram.
Open Telegram. Tap the menu button (with three stripes) in the upper left corner. Select Settings. Click on Data and Storage. Go to proxy settings. Click Add Proxy. Enter your proxy server, port, and username/password.
Don’t know where to get data from a proxy server? There are a lot of freebies on the internet, but not all of them are safe, so be careful. We recommend you check out Hide.me and VPNBook.
You can also simply enter the MTProto Proxy Telegram channel and click the link button of one of the shared proxies (stick to the one that gives you the lowest ping time).
Alternatively, you can use an app like Oxy Proxy Manager that allows you to add different proxies to your Android.
The problem of using a free proxy
When something is free, you say you are the product. And this is no different when using free proxies. Choosing a reliable and secure proxy is crucial, as all data exchanged goes through third-party servers that can be spied on.
You should be wary of free proxies of unknown origin or displaying excessive advertising as they may compromise data security.
Also, keep in mind that free proxies are often overloaded, which can slow down your internet connection. And this can affect functions like calls, video calls and video streaming. So ideally you should use a paid proxy or VPN that allows you to bypass the Telegram block without slowing down your internet speed.
