{"id":162909,"date":"2021-01-25T14:23:39","date_gmt":"2021-01-25T11:23:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-verify-a-signal-contacts-identity-using-the-safety-number\/"},"modified":"2021-01-25T14:23:39","modified_gmt":"2021-01-25T11:23:39","slug":"how-to-verify-a-signal-contacts-identity-using-the-safety-number","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-verify-a-signal-contacts-identity-using-the-safety-number\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Verify a Signal Contact\u2019s Identity (Using the Safety Number)"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#How to Verify a Signal Contact\u2019s Identity (Using the Safety Number)”<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Signal protects all one-on-one and group chats with end-to-end encryption by default. But you still might be vulnerable to man-in-the-middle attacks. To stay safe, here\u2019s how to verify a Signal contact\u2019s identity using a 60-digit safety number.<\/p>\n

Each contact in Signal has their own unique security code. This is a long, 60-digit numeric code. If you want to verify the end-to-end encryption between you and the contact, all you have to do is match these two pairs of 60-digit codes. But that can be quite a lot, so you can use a QR code to verify as well.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> What Is Signal, and Why Is Everyone Using It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n

The safety number changes when your contact changes their phone number or reinstalls the Signal app<\/a>. If the safety number keeps changing frequently, it might be a sign that something is wrong. It could be a man-in-the-middle attack or someone else using the contact\u2019s account.<\/p>\n

This is why Signal recommends that you check and verify the safety number periodically, especially when you\u2019re sharing sensitive information with a contact.<\/p>\n

To get started, open the Signal app on your iPhone<\/a> or Android<\/a> smartphone. Next, open the chat that you want to verify the safety number of. Here, tap the contact\u2019s profile name from the top.<\/p>\n

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Now, choose the \u201cView Safety Number\u201d option.<\/p>\n

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You will see a QR Code at the top of the screen and a 60-digit numeric Safety number at the bottom. This is your Safety Code for the contact.<\/p>\n

You\u2019ll need to ask your contact to share their number.<\/p>\n

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To share your safety number with them, tap the share icon. The icon will look slightly different on Android.<\/p>\n

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Here, choose the \u201cCopy\u201d button.<\/p>\n

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From there, paste the number into the text field for the contact and tap the send button.<\/p>\n

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If the two safety numbers match, you\u2019re golden.<\/p>\n

If you don\u2019t want to manually compare the 60-digit code, you can also use the QR code. This can be done easily if both devices are in the same place.<\/p>\n

From the \u201cVerify Safety Number\u201d screen, simply tap the QR code.<\/p>\n

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Now ask the contact to display their Safety Number QR code. Once the QR code is scanned using your phone\u2019s camera, Signal will tell you if the code matches. If it does, you can choose to mark the contact as verified using the \u201cMark as Verified\u201d option.<\/p>\n

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This will make it easier for you to know when end-to-end encryption is safe and enabled for a contact.<\/p>\n

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You can repeat this process for other contacts. Signal recommends that you verify the safety number periodically, especially after the contact changes their number or moves devices.<\/p>\n\n

Confused between Signal and Telegram? Read our Signal vs. Telegram comparison guide to find out which secure messaging app is best for you.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> Signal vs. Telegram: Which Is the Best Chat App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n