Get on Signal
Protect your conversations from digital overlords.
WHY SIGNAL?
It keeps your calls and texts highly secure (your communications are end-to-end encrypted by default)
It doesn’t collect metadata (who you talk to, when you talk to them, or where)
It’s not owned by traitorous tech bros
GET SUPPORT
We’ll walk you through some of the most critical steps.
A first name is required, but you can use initials, a nickname, or an alias
A last name and image are optional
Set Your Public Profile
This keeps your phone number private when connecting with new people.
Go to: Profile Avatar > Settings > Profile Avatar > @ or Username
People will see your public profile name once they add you.
Set Your Username
Restrict who can find you.
Go to: Profile Avatar > Settings > Privacy > Phone Number
Who Can See My Number: Select “Nobody” to hide from everyone—except people who have you in their contacts.
Who Can Find Me By Number: Select “Nobody” if you want to hide from everyone.
Protect Your Privacy
Share a link or QR code to easily invite trusted people to chat with you on Signal.
Go to: Profile Avatar > Settings > Profile Avatar > QR Code or Link
Connect With People
Minimize your exposure if an untrusted person gains access to your device.
SET DEFAULT TIMING
Go to: Profile Avatar > Settings > Privacy > Phone Number
OVERRIDE TIMING FOR SPECIFIC GROUPS & CONTACTS
Go to: Avatar > Avatar > Disappearing Messages
Set Up Auto-Delete
Need a break? Notifications too distracting?
You can mute groups for an hour, a day, or forever. You’ll still receive all the messages.
Go to: Group Avatar > Group Avatar > Sounds & Notifications