Signal

Signal is a privacy-focused and secure messaging app that provides end-to-end encrypted text messaging, voice calls, and video calls. Users can securely send messages, share media files, and chat in groups, all without being accessible to third parties.

FAQ

Can I use Signal when I travel?

Absolutely. All Signal calling and messaging is done over the internet. As long as you are connected to the internet without any restrictions, then everything will work just as it did when you were home with your old SIM card.

Your contacts can still reach you at your Signal registered number. Find your Signal number by going to Signal Settings profile_avatar.png and test if your account is active by sending a message to yourself in the Note to Self contact and ensuring you do not see a banner saying your device is no longer registered.

However, in order to reinstall or re-register Signal, you need access to SMS or calls to your SIM card. Contact your mobile provider before you head abroad to make sure you can receive SMS or calls to that number if you plan on reinstalling Signal or wiping your phone while away from home.

Can I use Signal for work?

Yes, you can use Signal for work! There are no settings to change in Signal to switch between personal or business usage.

Your entire company can use Signal on Android, iOS, or desktop. Each phone must register with a separate number. You can not share phone numbers across multiple phones.

Does Signal work for email?

Signal does not provide an email service.

Requesting your account data

Download and export a report of your Signal account data. This report does not include any messages or media. Because everything in Signal is end-to-end encrypted, the Signal Service never has access to any of your messages or attachments.

Download and Export Report

On your phone, go to Signal Settings profile_avatar.png > Account > Your account data.

Select Export as TXT or Export as JSON > Export report > Export.

Choose where to share the file.