[
    {
        "role": "user",
        "content": "i%20hear%20unigram%20is%20a%20great%20telegram%20client%20for%20windows%20that%20is%20accessible%20for%20screen%20reader%20users.%20does%20unigram%20support%20initial%20sign-up%20or%20must%20we%20sign%20up%20with%20the%20telegram%20app%20on%20our%20phones%3F"
    },
    {
        "role": "assistant",
        "content": "From what I've found, Unigram *does not* allow you to create a brand-new Telegram account entirely from within its Windows app (e.g. from scratch with phone number verification). You\u2019ll need to use the Telegram mobile app (or another official Telegram client) to register \u2014 then you can sign in or link that account to Unigram. ([jfw.groups.io](https://jfw.groups.io/g/main/topic/telegram_group_and_scripts/100976341?utm_source=openai))\n\nHere are the key details and how it works:\n\n---\n\n### What Users Say\n\n- A user on a support group wrote: \"you cannot create an account with the Unigram program. You need to have an account, which you created with the app on your mobile. When registering within Unigram, you will receive a code sent by Telegram to your Telegram app on your mobile, which you enter in Unigram.\" ([jfw.groups.io](https://jfw.groups.io/g/main/topic/telegram_group_and_scripts/100976341?utm_source=openai))  \n- That same thread clarifies that signing into Unigram requires sitting through phone verification through a device where Telegram is already installed. ([jfw.groups.io](https://jfw.groups.io/g/main/topic/telegram_group_and_scripts/100976341?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\n### What Unigram Can Do Once You Have a Telegram Account\n\n- You can **link your existing Telegram account** to Unigram. After you\u2019ve signed up elsewhere, Unigram will prompt you to enter a phone number or scan a QR code (from the official mobile app) and then you\u2019ll use that to verify and log in. ([ghacks.net](https://www.ghacks.net/2021/06/22/unigram-is-an-unofficial-desktop-client-for-telegram-that-supports-secret-chat-location-sharing-and-more/?utm_source=openai))  \n- After registering via mobile, you can use Unigram for chatting, multiple accounts, etc. ([allaboutwindowsphone.com](https://allaboutwindowsphone.com/flow/item/23193_Unigram_UWP_adds_multiple_acco.php?utm_source=openai))\n\n---\n\nIf you're a screen reader user needing an accessible way to sign up, the best workflow is:\n\n1. Install Telegram on a mobile device.\n2. Use that mobile Telegram app to sign up with your phone number.\n3. Once you have the account, open Unigram on Windows.\n4. Log in/link your account via verification code (or QR code if supported).\n\nIf you'd like, I can check for updates to see whether Unigram has added support for full signup since the most recent reports."
    }
]