{"id":164645,"date":"2021-01-27T14:23:57","date_gmt":"2021-01-27T11:23:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-signal-on-your-desktop-computer\/"},"modified":"2021-01-27T14:23:57","modified_gmt":"2021-01-27T11:23:57","slug":"how-to-use-signal-on-your-desktop-computer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-signal-on-your-desktop-computer\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use Signal on Your Desktop Computer"},"content":{"rendered":"

“#How to Use Signal on Your Desktop Computer”<\/strong><\/p>\n

\n\"signal<\/p>\n

Signal is a popular app<\/a> for those looking for a privacy-focused alternative to WhatsApp<\/a>, Telegram, and Facebook Messenger.\u00a0It has many of the features you\u2019d expect from a messaging service, including a desktop app. We\u2019ll show you how it works.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest\u00a0selling points of Signal is the automatic end-to-end encryption of messages. If that\u2019s something you\u2019re interested in, you probably want it everywhere, not just on your phone. Signal offers the same privacy features in its desktop app.<\/p>\n

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

In order to use Signal on the desktop, you must have the Signal app installed on your iPhone<\/a>, iPad<\/a>, or Android<\/a> device. Signal for Desktop is available for Windows<\/a>, Mac<\/a>, and Linux<\/a>.<\/p>\n

After installing Signal for Desktop on your computer, open up the app. The first thing you\u2019ll see is a QR code. This is how the desktop app connects to the mobile app.<\/p>\n

\"qr<\/p>\n

Open the Signal app on your phone or tablet. Next, on Android, tap on the three-dot menu icon in the top-right corner, then go to Settings > Linked Devices and select the \u201c+\u201d button. On iPhone and iPad, tap on your profile picture in the top-left corner to open the \u201cSettings\u201d menu, then select Linked Devices > Link New Device.<\/p>\n

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Linked Devices on Android<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

You\u2019ll need to give Signal permission to use your camera to scan the QR code.<\/p>\n

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Camera permission on Android<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

Line up the camera with the QR code shown on the desktop app.<\/p>\n

\"scan<\/p>\n

The phone app will ask if you\u2019re sure you want to link to the desktop app. Tap \u201cLink Device\u201d to proceed.<\/p>\n

\"tap<\/p>\n

We can now go back to the desktop app, which will ask you to choose a name for your computer. Enter a name and click \u201cFinish Linking Phone.\u201d<\/p>\n

\"enter<\/p>\n

The desktop app will sync contacts and groups from your phone. This can take a few minutes.<\/p>\n

\"syncing<\/p>\n

Once that\u2019s finished, you\u2019ll see your conversations in the sidebar. Note that the conversations will not have any messages synced. This is a security feature. From this point forward, you will see any new messages that you send from your desktop or phone.<\/p>\n

\"contacts<\/p>\n

The desktop interface is very similar to the mobile app. You can make video calls and voice calls, send audio messages, attach photos and videos, and use stickers.<\/p>\n

\"desktop<\/p>\n

Sticker packs that you download on your phone will be automatically available on your computer.<\/p>\n

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Sticker packs on Desktop (left) and Mobile (right)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

That\u2019s it! You can now use Signal from your phone and computer simultaneously. Keep in mind that if you use Signal as your default SMS app on Android, the SMS conversations will not appear on the desktop app.<\/p>\n

RELATED:<\/strong> How to Make Signal Your Default SMS Messaging App on Android<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n