Tap on ‘’Link New Device’’ on your mobile app to proceed. Line-up your smartphone or tablet camera to scan the QR code shown on the Signal desktop app. Once you tap on ‘’Link New Device’’, the app will ask your permission to access your smartphone’s camera to scan the QR code. Select ‘’Linked Devices’’ and tap on ‘’Link New Device’’. Tap on your profile picture on the top left corner to open the ‘’Settings’’ menu.

Open the Signal app on your Android or iOS device. This is how your phone or tablet gets connected with your computer. You will notice a QR code once you download and install the Signal desktop app. Once the app is on your phone, download the Signal desktop app from. We have already covered how you can set up the Signal app on your phone. To use Signal on your laptop or PC, ensure you install and set it up on your iOS or Android device. The Signal app is available for Windows, Mac, and Linux. Signal offers the same privacy features in its desktop app, and here is how to run it on your computer. You can also use it on your laptop or PC to chat, make voice and video calls on a bigger screen. Signal puts highly emphasis on privacy, and the app is not just limited to Android and iOS devices. This means even if you lose your SIM card, no one can use it to register with Signal account and access your personal messages. There’s also a Registration Lock feature that requires your Signal PIN to re-register your phone number with Signal. Signal can be unlocked using your smart device’s Touch ID or fingerprint sensor, ensuring only you can access your messages.

The app also has features such as disappearing messages that help to keep chat logs clean. It offers end-to-end encryption for your messages, voice and even video calls, which means conversations are only between the sender and receiver. Signal is a great WhatsApp alternative for many reasons.

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