{"id":180142,"date":"2021-02-16T12:30:20","date_gmt":"2021-02-16T09:30:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-see-and-manage-linked-devices-in-signal\/"},"modified":"2021-02-16T12:30:20","modified_gmt":"2021-02-16T09:30:20","slug":"how-to-see-and-manage-linked-devices-in-signal","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-see-and-manage-linked-devices-in-signal\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to See and Manage Linked Devices in Signal"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a367f81d1e0a\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a367f81d1e0a\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-see-and-manage-linked-devices-in-signal\/#How_to_See_Your_Linked_Devices\" >How to See Your Linked Devices<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-see-and-manage-linked-devices-in-signal\/#Deactivate_Linked_Devices_in_Signal\" >Deactivate Linked Devices in Signal<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-see-and-manage-linked-devices-in-signal\/#The_Rise_of_Secure_Messaging_Apps\" >The Rise of Secure Messaging Apps<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to See and Manage Linked Devices in Signal&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-712023\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/signal_logo_featured.png\" alt=\"Signal logo\" width=\"650\" height=\"301\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/signal.org\/en\/#signal\">Signal<\/a> is a secure messaging <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a> that takes your privacy very seriously. By default, messages only go to your phone, but you can add other devices that will receive copies, letting you chat from your computers and tablets. Here\u2019s how to manage the devices that can access your Signal account.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_See_Your_Linked_Devices\"><\/span>How to See Your Linked Devices<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signal uses your phone number to identify who you are, which means you have to sign up and log in using your smartphone to use the service. Once you have done this, you can link other devices, like an iPad or a computer running macOS, Windows, or Linux.<\/p>\n<p>You can only use one \u201cmobile device\u201d with Signal at a time, but you can link up to five other devices, like tablets or laptops. This means you can only have one primary iPhone or Android smartphone linked to your account at any time. You\u2019ll need to re-register Signal if you want to switch from Android to iPhone or vice versa.<\/p>\n<p>To see existing linked devices, or to add more, open Signal on your primary smartphone and tap on your profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen. Tap on \u201cLinked Devices\u201d in the menu that appears to see any other devices you have added. Tap the plus or \u201cLink New Device\u201d button to add another device using a QR code.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-712019\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/linked_devices_signal_edited.png\" alt=\"See Which Linked Devices are Connected to Signal\" width=\"650\" height=\"356\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is Signal, and Why Is Everyone Using It?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Deactivate_Linked_Devices_in_Signal\"><\/span>Deactivate Linked Devices in Signal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Your main Signal device\u2014your primary smartphone\u2014can be used to unlink any connected devices. To do this, reveal your linked devices by tapping on your profile icon in the top-left corner of the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-712998\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_4480_edited.jpg\" alt=\"Signal Profile tab\" width=\"650\" height=\"394\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Next, choose \u201cLinked Devices\u201d from the menu that appears.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713002\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/IMG_4483_edited.jpg\" alt=\"View Linked Devices in Signal\" width=\"650\" height=\"323\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To unlink a device, swipe left on it and tap on the \u201cUnlink\u201d button that appears. You\u2019ll be asked to confirm your decision at the bottom of the screen.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-712020\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/unlink_confirm_edited.png\" alt=\"Unlink Signal Device\" width=\"650\" height=\"401\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>If you try to send messages using an unlinked device, you will see a warning appear to let you know that you need to re-link your device to resume normal use.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-712021\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/signal_relink_edited.png\" alt=\"Relink Signal Device Warning\" width=\"650\" height=\"496\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Unlinking a device will also delete any chat history on that device, since conversations are not carried over to newly linked devices for security purposes.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"The_Rise_of_Secure_Messaging_Apps\"><\/span>The Rise of Secure Messaging Apps<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signal is part of a rising trend in secure messaging apps. Its closest rival is arguably Telegram, with both platforms jostling for <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">WhatsApp<\/a> refugees who have been spooked by the service\u2019s commitment to the sharing of data with parent company Facebook. However, Telegram doesn\u2019t always use end-to-end encryption\u00a0as Signal does.<\/p>\n<p>Learn more about Telegram and Signal or choose a different secure messaging app to protect your privacy.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Signal vs. Telegram: Which Is the Best Chat App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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