How to install Signal to send secure messages?

Signal is a cross-platform communications application used for sending messages, photos, videos and other files. Developed by Open Whisper Systems, it allows users to create text messages, voice and video calls. Signal is best known for its security and privacy features, including end-to-end encryption and the ability to make messages disappear after a certain amount of time. Signal is available for several platforms, including iPhone, Android and desktop computers. It is free to use and is supported by donations from users and foundations.

Focus on secure messaging with Signal

Starting Feb. 8, WhatsApp users will no longer be able to use WhatsApp if they do not agree to the new terms of use.

Until now, WhatsApp provided encrypted messages without interference or data sharing with parent company Facebook. As of Feb . 8, this will change.

How can you install signal on Windows, Android, iOS or MacOSX?

Signal can be installed on mobile devices, iOS, Android, and Windows 10.

Like WhatsApp or Teams , Signal has a clientprogram that can be used to send messages via computer.

Getting started with Signal - installation guide

Install the software on your smartphone - iOS, Android, Mac or Debian.
install the client on a Windows 10 computer.

1. Open the software on your computer

2. Scan the QR code in Signal

3. Select "Linked Devices."

4. Link new devices

Scan QR Code

read recipients Enable or disable - In signal

If you want to disable read recipients you can change this setting via Settings - Privacy.

Enable sound of messages in Signal

Press settings -> Notifications

Additional safety measures

Within Signal, you can configure these settings:

Set pin reminders - this ensures that you will never forget the PIN. Occasional reminders train the memory.

Registration lock: re-register PIN code.

Screen Lock: The application unlocked with Touch ID, Face ID or your iOS or Android Passcode / password.

Screen security: No notifications in the home screen.

Allow from anyone: Discouraged setting - this allows anyone to send messages.

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