Signal - Getting Started Guide
Signal
Setup:
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Setup using Beeper Desktop: Select Signal on Chat Networks (from the Gear icon menu on the top left of the desktop Beeper app), click Start, and follow the instructions to scan a QR code from the Signal app on your phone.
- QR Code: Beeper will display a QR code when you start setting up Signal.
- Then open the Signal app on your smartphone, go to settings, then Linked Devices, and click the + sign.
- Scan the QR code and wait 45-60 seconds (do not leave the page)
- Setup using Beeper Android: Select Signal on Chat Networks (from the Gear icon menu on the top right of the Beeper Android app → Network Connections), and follow the instructions to log in to your Signal account.
Network Functionality:
- Historical Messages: No initial history synced, but any new messages received will be in Beeper moving forward.
- Message Redactions: Not supported.
- Disappearing Messages: Supported.
Frequently Asked Questions:
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Can I delete the Signal app from my phone after connecting?
- No, you must keep the Signal app installed on your phone, but you can disable notifications.
Need Help?
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