Although the program is primarily a GUI application, it understands various command line arguments, some
of them are described in the present document.
-autostart
Apply automatic start. It works if only auto-starting is allowed in settings and the app is not
locked by a passcode. Telegram will start minimized in the system tray if the corresponding
checkbox has been set.
-startintray
Do not show the main window, just start in the system tray. Useful for automatic unconditional
launching.
-cleanup
Remove an autostart shortcut effectively disabling the feature then exit.
-debug Run in debug mode immediately. See full logs in working directory or in standard location at
~/.local/share/TelegramDesktop/DebugLogs.
-scaleINT
Set initial interface scale factor. Possible values are measured in percents from 75 up to 300
inclusive. The application remembers last used value.
-workdirPATH
Change current working directory to specified path before start. All Telegram data will be stored
encrypted in this folder. It must exist before start. You can pass this option to partition
different app instances that run in parallel.
URI Specify Telegram link in tg:// scheme. Double dash is mandatory. This is for opening chats by t.me
site.
There are also some other hidden options not intended for direct use.
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