is anyone else facing the problem where you send a username to someone but they can't find it when they search on their telegram? when i search myself on mine, i can find it on global search but others can't. does anyone know how to fix this?
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Privacy Settings
Go to Settings → Privacy and Security → Phone Number
Make sure that "Who Can Find Me By My Number" is set to Everybody (or at least Contacts if you want only certain people to find you).
Also check if your username is properly set in Settings → Edit Profile — sometimes usernames can reset or become invalid.
Username Visibility
If your username is set correctly but others still can’t find you, try removing it and setting it again.
Sometimes Telegram glitches with username updates, so re-saving it can help.
Search Limitations
Telegram’s search sometimes limits new or less-used usernames from appearing in global search.
Ask the other person to search using the exact format (@username).
App Version Issue
Make sure both you and the person searching are using the latest version of Telegram. An outdated app can cause search issues.
Spam Restrictions
If your account has been flagged for spam, Telegram may prevent it from appearing in searches. If that’s the case, you’ll need to wait it out or contact Telegram support