▶ How to create a Signal account

Signal is an instant messaging application that was launched in 2014. However, in recent weeks it has achieved a great impact. Some influential personalities, such as Elon Musk, recommended it as a private and secure alternative to WhatsApp. If you're determined to take the leap, we'll tell you how to create a Signal account and take your first steps But first, we'll explain how to easily download the app.

How to download Signal

Signal can be downloaded from all major app stores. Here we have collected common methods for various devices depending on your operating system.

On Android

If your phone is Android, you can do it as follows:

1. Access the Google Play Store.
2. Use the search engine to locate Signal.
3. Click on the green button with the text Install.
4. Once the download is complete, Signal will be installed automatically.

On Android you can download Signal from alternative repositories, such as APKMirror. In that case, you just have to get its APK, run it and complete the installation manually.

On iOS

On the contrary, if you are an iOS user, Signal is available in the App Store. Do the following to install it:

1. Access the App Store.
2. Search Signal.
3. Click on Get.
4. The download will start automatically.

Remember that this process is also valid for using Signal on the iPad.

On a desktop computer

Finally, if you want to use Signal on your computer, you must go to the application's official website to obtain it . Next, we leave you the direct links to make it much easier for you to obtain Signal for desktop computers:

• Download Signal for Windows.
• Download Signal for macOS.
• Download Signal for Linux (Only compatible with Debian-based distributions).

Installation of Signal desktop clients follows the usual pattern for other applications.

How to create your account from scratch in Signal

Once you've downloaded and installed Signal on your device, it's time to create a new account. The steps to follow are very easy. You can sign up for Signal like this:

1. Tap the Forward button to start.
2. Select your country to auto-complete the prefix or enter it manually, if you know it. Enter your phone number and click Next.
3. Now, you need to confirm your phone number. To this end, you will receive an SMS with a code. Type it in the numeric field to continue.
4. Create a new security PIN. Be sure to use one that you can easily remember.
5. To finish, complete the profile by adding your name and photo.

After doing this, you will have an active Signal account. Every time you want to log in from this or another device, you will need to follow these steps. Plus, you can now use your account on Android tablets, iPads, or desktop computers.

How to see my contacts on Signal

If you have just created your account, surely you are looking forward to launching it. Signal automatically collects in a list all the contacts that have an account on the platform. Therefore, it is very easy to know if a contact has a profile on Signal or not. You can get this information like this:

1. On the main Signal screen, tap on the bottom button, blue in color and with the pencil icon.
2. Next, see which contacts appear in the list.

Remember that if you miss someone, you can always use the Invite button to encourage other users to join Signal.

How to create a group in Signal

How to transfer a WhatsApp group to Signal

After checking who is in your contact list, a recommended action is to replicate your WhatsApp groups in Signal or create new ones. The groups in this application are very similar to those of WhatsApp, following a very similar operating pattern. Therefore, you only have to select two or more contacts and give the group a name. The option to create a new group is at the top of the contact list. You should know that in a Signal group up to 1000 users can participate

How to modify my Signal profile

Signal's profile is made up of few elements.So don't expect your profile to include a description of yourself, what you do, or what your hobbies are. Rather, it offers the possibility to add a first name, last name and a profile photo. This brief information can be modified in the application settings as follows:

1. Go to settings. Do it by clicking on your profile picture on the main screen.
2. Again, tap on your profile photo when you are in the settings list.
3. Modify your information or update your profile photo. When you're done, just exit.

The information you provide in this section is end-to-end encrypted and the changes will be visible when you start a new conversation or enter a a new group. Your profile picture is preserved if you restore your device. The same does not happen with the name and surname.

What can be sent by Signal

The time has come to share content with your contacts. What formats does Signal support? Obviously, this application allows you to send text messages between users, as well as the inclusion of emojis and stickers, or stickers. But, in addition, you can send all this:

• Images and videos.
• Contacts.
• Location.
• GIF Animations.
• Files.

Voice calls and video calls are also available.

How to link another device to my Signal account

As we've already shown you, Signal is available on a wide variety of operating systems. If you want to use it on an additional device, open the app settings and follow these steps:

1. Go to section Paired devices.
2. Tap on Scan a QR.

Scanning the code on your secondary device will automatically sign you in to your computer or iPad.

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