Yes, for calls. Telegram uses your Microphone and Camera for voice and video calls, and requests Screen Recording only when you share your screen during a call. It doesn't need accessibility or full disk access. To check on your Mac, open System Settings, go to Privacy & Security, and review the Camera, Microphone, Screen & System Audio Recording, Accessibility, and Full Disk Access lists for Telegram.
Messaging
Yes, for calls. Telegram uses your Microphone and Camera for voice and video calls, and requests Screen Recording only when you share your screen during a call. It doesn't need accessibility or full disk access.
“Used” = needed for a core feature · “Optional” = only for a specific feature · “No” = not normally requested
Mic and camera enable calls; Screen Recording is only for in-call screen sharing.
If you only use Telegram for text, you can revoke mic, camera, and screen access and re-grant when you make a call.
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Only when you start screen sharing in a call, and only if you've granted Screen Recording. Revoking it disables that feature.
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