Getting Started with Beeper Android

Welcome to Beeper! 🎉 With just a few steps, you'll be chatting across 10+ networks—all from one app.

Step 1: Install Beeper Android and Create Your Account

Download Beeper from Google Play.
Open the app and choose how you want to sign in: Continue with Email or Continue with Google.
- Email: Enter your email address, then enter the 6-digit code we send you.
- Google: Pick the Google account you want to use from the list that appears. If that Google email already belongs to a Beeper account, we'll send a 6-digit code to that email to confirm it's you.
Click next and type in your preferred username > next
Copy and save your Recovery Code (we recommend saving it in your Google Password Manager)
1. Get it from Settings > Your Account > Dropdown Menu > Beeper Recovery Code

Step 2 – Connect Your Chat Networks

Once your account is set up, you’ll be taken to the screen above where you can connect any of your chat accounts. Just click Connect beside the desired chat network and follow the prompt on your screen. Once done, you'll be taken directly into your inbox.

Please note that it is not currently possible to skip this screen, but you can delete any chat network you connect later once you're able to proceed to your inbox. If you need to delete or add more chat networks, you can head over to the stack icon on the top left, then select Settings > Chat Accounts. Here's the list of chat networks that we support:

Which Chat Networks Beeper Support?

The level of functionality supported varies for each chat network. For a detailed view, check out What features does Beeper support for my network?

Step 3: Install Beeper on Desktop

This step is completely optional, but recommended. For the best Beeper experience across devices, Download Beeper Desktop on your computer. It’s available for macOS, Windows, and Linux.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions:

It's not letting me choose my preferred username
- We typically display a specific error when the app does not accept your preferred username. If the username is not already taken, please check that the username meets the criteria. We only support numbers, lowercase letters, and hyphens (-) to create your username. We do not support uppercase letters, special characters, spaces, or accented letters at this time.
I am having trouble connecting my chat network account
- We recommend checking out the guide for your chat networked linked under Step 2 above. If all prerequisites are met, and you're still having trouble, please reach out to our team via Settings > Report a Problem.
It's taking a while to connect my chat network
- It should be a fairly quick process (<1 minute). It's normal to see a loading symbol while your messages sync to Beeper, but if you observe any extensive delay in the connection process, please reach out to us by submitting a bug report.
Can I see all of my message history in Beeper?
- The amount of chat history that Beeper is able to backfill is different for each chat network. See this article for a complete breakdown.
Which features for each chat network are supported in Beeper?
- Supported features vary by network. We have outlined them here: Network Feature Support
Can I schedule messages with Beeper?
- Yes! Scheduling is part of our paid subscription. We recommend upgrading to Beeper Plus or Beeper Plus Plus.
Is there a list of known Beeper issues?
- We don't keep a public-facing list of known bugs or product improvements, but we recommend checking out the Beeper Updates channel in your Beeper app or check out Beeper Status. We post updates about news and system-wide issues on these channels.
How can I sign out of Beeper Android?
- To sign out, you can go to Settings > Log out
How to reveal message timestamps?
- Inside the chat, swipe left to reveal message timestamps.
I signed up with email. Can I sign in with Google instead?
- Yes. Go to Settings > Your Account > Sign-in methods and link your Google account. You may be asked to confirm with a code sent to your email. Your email sign-in will keep working.
- If your Google email is the same as your Beeper email, you can also tap Continue with Google on the sign-in screen. We'll send a 6-digit code to that email, and once you enter it, your Google account is linked.
My Google email is different from my Beeper email
- Sign in with Continue with Email using your Beeper email first, then link Google from Settings > Your Account > Sign-in methods. If you tap Continue with Google with a different email, Beeper won't find your account and will offer to create a new one.
- Each Google account can only be linked to one Beeper account. If you see that it's "already linked to another Beeper account," sign in with Google to reach that account, or unlink it there first.
- Sign in with Apple is not available on Android.
Can I pause a voice message while recording?
- Yes, starting with Beeper Android v4.61.0. While recording, tap the red dot on the left of the composer to pause, then tap the mic to keep recording into the same voice message. The timer freezes while paused, and the paused time isn’t included in the audio. You can still stop, preview, and send as usual.