Help & FAQ
How do I get started?
Tap “Open in Telegram” anywhere on this site. The bot opens the app inside Telegram, asks a few short questions (your city, interests, what you're looking for), and you're in. No invite, no new account, no install.
Where does HeyHangout work?
Anywhere you have Telegram. HeyHangout isn't tied to one country — it grows city by city as people invite friends. If your city looks quiet on the live map, post the first hangout and you'll be the one who gets it started.
Is there an app to install?
No. HeyHangout runs as a Telegram Mini App. If you have Telegram, you already have HeyHangout — nothing to download, no separate account or password.
What's the difference between an event, a hangout, and a group?
Events are planned meetups with RSVPs, a cover photo and a chat — usually a few days ahead. Hangouts are quick open invitations for the next few hours (“grabbing coffee at 4, who's in?”). Groups are your regulars — a weekly run, a monthly book club — bundling their events with an ongoing chat.
How do suggested hangouts work?
If you opt in, we group people by shared interests and the times they're usually free, then send a hangout suggestion to a small group (for example, 5 people). Each suggestion shows why you got it. If enough people say yes, the hangout is on and everyone gets a chat. If not, it quietly expires. At most 3 suggestions a day, and never at night (22:00–06:00).
Who can see my Telegram username?
Nobody, by default. Other people see your name and photo and can message you inside the app. You can choose to show your Telegram @handle in Settings.
How do references work?
After meeting someone at an event or hangout, you can each leave a short reference — positive, neutral or critical — tied to that meetup. References show on profiles. If you think one is unfair, contact us and an admin will review it.
Is it free? How do Telegram Stars work?
Using the app is free, and most events are free too. Some paid events, VIP and event boosts use Telegram Stars, Telegram's built-in payment system — one tap inside Telegram, no card forms.
Can I delete my HeyHangout account?
Anytime. In Settings → Account, request deletion and we'll erase your profile, the references you wrote, your hangouts and RSVPs within 7 days. Messages you sent in group chats are anonymized.
Where is my data stored?
On a managed server in the EU. We don't sell data, and we share it only with the infrastructure providers needed to run the service (hosting, error monitoring). See the Privacy Policy for the full list.