{"id":186670,"date":"2021-02-22T11:00:00","date_gmt":"2021-02-22T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/"},"modified":"2021-02-22T11:00:00","modified_gmt":"2021-02-22T08:00:00","slug":"how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Sign up for Signal or Telegram Anonymously"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_89 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-6af1e9e66c67f\" 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: 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class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#Signal_and_Telegram_Require_Your_Phone_Number\" >Signal and Telegram Require Your Phone Number<\/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-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#If_You_Already_Have_a_Primary_Signal_or_Telegram_Account\" >If You Already Have a Primary Signal or Telegram Account<\/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-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#Option_1_Use_a_Burner_Phone_or_SIM\" >Option 1: Use a Burner Phone (or SIM)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#Option_2_Use_a_VoIP_Service_Like_Google_Voice\" >Option 2: Use a VoIP Service Like Google Voice<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#Option_3_Use_a_Landline_Signal_Only\" >Option 3: Use a Landline (Signal Only)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#Cant_Register_a_Second_Number_on_Your_Smartphone\" >Can\u2019t Register a Second Number on Your Smartphone?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-sign-up-for-signal-or-telegram-anonymously\/#No_Guarantee_of_Anonymity\" >No Guarantee of Anonymity<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p><strong>&#8220;#How to Sign up for Signal or Telegram Anonymously&#8221;<\/strong><\/p>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-709083 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/signal-and-telegram-app-icons.jpg\" alt=\"Signal and Telegram app icons.\" width=\"650\" height=\"300\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/smartphone-signal-telegram-icons-app-on-1346905994\" data-credittext=\"Primakov\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/smartphone-signal-telegram-icons-app-on-1346905994\">Primakov\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>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>s like Signal and Telegram go the extra mile to protect your privacy and secure your conversations. But what if you want to truly chat anonymously, without giving away your personal phone number?<\/p>\n<p>While this is possible, it requires a bit of patience to set up.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Signal_and_Telegram_Require_Your_Phone_Number\"><\/span>Signal and Telegram Require Your Phone Number<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In order to use <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.signal.org\">Signal<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/www.telegram.org\">Telegram<\/a>, you need a phone number. This number is shared with anyone you talk to while using these platforms, and can even be used to find you.\u00a0These apps may use end-to-end encryption and other practices to keep your information private, but that doesn\u2019t mean that they are\u00a0<em>anonymous<\/em> services.<\/p>\n<p>People you speak with over Signal or Telegram will see the phone number you used to sign up. This could be a problem if you\u2019re a whistleblower, an anonymous source, or someone who just doesn\u2019t want your conversations linked to your real-world phone number.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Signal vs. Telegram: Which Is the Best Chat App?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"If_You_Already_Have_a_Primary_Signal_or_Telegram_Account\"><\/span>If You Already Have a Primary Signal or Telegram Account<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>You should think of these messaging services as an extension of your phone number. So, if you already have a main Signal or Telegram account and want to create an anonymous secondary one, here are some things to consider:<\/p>\n<p>For Signal, only one phone number can be linked to your Signal account, which means that you never need to create a password. You\u2019ll need multiple smartphones to use more than one Signal account at a time. Alternatively, you can deactivate your account, then switch to a secondary account.<\/p>\n<p>In Signal, switching accounts is inconvenient, since all of your conversations will be lost when you do so. Since Signal focuses on security, none of your correspondence is stored in the cloud. There\u2019s no way of recovering messages or <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">media<\/a> you have sent or received unless you are transferring from an old device.<\/p>\n<p>Telegram isn\u2019t quite as restrictive. The Telegram desktop and tablet apps let you log in using a separate number on a desktop or tablet app. This doesn\u2019t have to be linked to your smartphone or your \u201creal\u201d Telegram number. You can use this to your advantage, since you don\u2019t need to abandon your main account to log in on a secondary one.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re wondering whether you should use Telegram or Signal for your confidential, anonymous messaging needs, you might find that Telegram is the more convenient choice between the two. Just make sure that you enable secret chats in Telegram before doing so.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_1_Use_a_Burner_Phone_or_SIM\"><\/span>Option 1: Use a Burner Phone (or SIM)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>One of the easiest ways of using a service like Telegram or Signal anonymously is to sign up with a new phone number. In many cases, you can grab a prepaid \u201cburner\u201d phone or SIM card for very little (sometimes for free), which you can use to log in. You do not need to send any messages using this number, so you don\u2019t need to spend any money if you don\u2019t want to.<\/p>\n<p>All you need the secondary number for is to receive a message with a code in it. This code is all you need to log in using either service, since your phone number is only used as a means of identifying you.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-713687 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/sim-card.jpg\" alt=\"A hand inserting a SIM card into a smartphone.\" width=\"650\" height=\"434\" data-crediturl=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/employees-putting-nano-sim-cards-store-722033959\" data-credittext=\"Stock Foto.Touch\/Shutterstock.com\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/employees-putting-nano-sim-cards-store-722033959\">Stock Foto.Touch\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Signal requires access to this number the first time you log in (to receive a code). You will also need to use your primary device (an iPhone or Android smartphone) to add any linked devices you want to use with your anonymous number. Linked devices may need to be reauthorized from time to time, which will require access to your \u201cburner\u201d SIM, so keep it handy and active.<\/p>\n<p>Telegram works the same way, except you won\u2019t need to use a smartphone to add linked devices, since you can log in directly. Simply input your new \u201cburner\u201d phone number, enter the code you receive, and you\u2019re off to the races.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is a Burner Phone, and When Should You Use One?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_2_Use_a_VoIP_Service_Like_Google_Voice\"><\/span>Option 2: Use a VoIP Service Like Google Voice<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you don\u2019t fancy switching SIM cards to go incognito, consider using a VoIP number instead. <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"http:\/\/voice.google.com\">Google Voice<\/a> is the obvious choice, offering a free U.S. phone number to those residing in the United States. You can also use a service like Skype, or any internet telephony provider that will give you a number (You may need to pay for it, though.).<\/p>\n<p>There are a wide variety of other apps that can give you secondary \u201cburner\u201d phone numbers, too.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-713203 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/google_voice.png\" alt=\"Google Voice\" width=\"650\" height=\"398\" data-credittext=\"Google\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Google<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Once you\u2019ve got your number, you can sign up as you would normally. For Signal, this means using a smartphone that isn\u2019t already registered with the service or removing the app from your device. On Telegram, you can <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/telegram.org\/apps\">download the app<\/a> for your platform of choice and log in.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Option_3_Use_a_Landline_Signal_Only\"><\/span>Option 3: Use a Landline (Signal Only)<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Signal is primarily designed for use with a mobile number, but you can enter any number you like when signing up. This includes landlines, like the one sitting on your desk at work. Unfortunately, during testing, we couldn\u2019t activate Telegram using this method (but you may have more luck).<\/p>\n<p>When signing up this way, you won\u2019t be able to receive your code in the standard manner via SMS. Instead, you can request that Signal call you. Selecting this option should prompt Signal to call you via an auto-dialer that speaks the required code out loud over the phone.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713204\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/no_code_signal.png\" alt=\"Request Signal code via phone\" width=\"650\" height=\"427\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Signal attempts to send you a code via SMS when you enter your number. If you wait a minute, you\u2019ll be able to tap the \u201cI didn\u2019t get a code\u201d button, which will present you with the \u201cCall Me Instead\u201d option. Tap it, answer the phone, and listen to the code. You can then use this code to log in and send messages.<\/p>\n<p>Telegram will also send you a code via SMS, alongside a \u201cHaven\u2019t received the code?\u201d button, which doesn\u2019t offer an option to receive a call by phone instead. This may have been due to the use of an Australian mobile number, so your mileage may vary using this method.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cant_Register_a_Second_Number_on_Your_Smartphone\"><\/span>Can\u2019t Register a Second Number on Your Smartphone?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you have already registered your personal number with either service, you might be surprised to see that there\u2019s no option to log out of the service.\u00a0The easiest workaround is to delete the app in question. This will remove local data from your device (including login tokens), forcing you to log in when you re-download the app.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-713205\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/delete_signal.jpg\" alt=\"Delete Signal from Device\" width=\"650\" height=\"492\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>In the case of Signal, this will remove all conversations from your device. Since Telegram allows you to sign in using a number and the Telegram app for your platform of choice (including Windows, Mac, and Linux), there\u2019s no need to purge your smartphone. Learn how to delete apps on your iPhone, or how to delete apps on Android.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re a Signal user, you\u2019ll need to repeat the process to get back to your \u201cmain\u201d Signal or Telegram account after authorizing your secondary number.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"No_Guarantee_of_Anonymity\"><\/span>No Guarantee of Anonymity<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Even if you sign up for a secondary phone number, your real identity may still be traced. In some countries, you need to provide identification to get a SIM card, so your phone provider may know exactly who you are even if this information isn\u2019t available to the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a> public.<\/p>\n<p>The same is true for VoIP services such as Google Voice. 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