Connecting Signal 

Connecting Signal to Beeper is quick and easy! Follow the steps below based on the device you're using to set things up.

🖥 Beeper Desktop

1. Open the Beeper app on your desktop.
2. Go to Settings > Accounts 
3. Click the + icon on the top right > Signal > Connect
4. A QR code will appear on your screen along with connection instructions 
5. On your phone, open the Signal app
6. Tap your profile photo (top left) > Linked Devices > Link a New Device
7. Scan the QR code shown in Beeper with your Signal app.
8. Signal will ask you if you want to Transfer message history. Click this to backfill your chat history in Beeper.
9. Wait for the connection to complete. It's important to stay on the page while it links, otherwise the connection might fail.

📱 Beeper Android

1. Open the Beeper app on your Android device.
2. Go to Settings and choose Chat Accounts  > Signal.
3. Copy the link that it shows you and open it on a separate device OR open the email from Beeper on another device and click on the link
4. Open your Signal app and go to Settings > Linked devices > Link a new device
5. Scan the QR code in the link from your Signal app
6. Signal will ask you if you want to Transfer message history. Click this to backfill your chat history in Beeper.
7. Wait for the connection to complete. It's important to stay on the Signal app while it links, otherwise the connection might fail.

📱 Beeper iOS

1. Open the Beeper iOS app
2. Go to Settings and choose Accounts  > Add an account > Signal > Connect 
3. Copy the link that it shows you and open it on a separate device OR open the email from Beeper on another device and click on the link
4. Open your Signal app and go to Settings > Linked devices > Link a new device
5. Scan the QR code in the link from your Signal app
6. Signal will ask you if you want to Transfer message history. Click this to backfill your chat history in Beeper.
7. Wait for the connection to complete. It's important to stay on the Signal app while it links, otherwise the connection might fail.
    

💡 Frequently Asked Questions

1. Can I delete the Signal app from my phone after connecting it to Beeper?
   No, the Signal app must remain installed on your phone for the connection to work. However, you can disable its notifications to avoid duplicate alerts for your Signal messages.
2. Do I need to keep Beeper open while Signal connects?
   Yes. After scanning the QR code, stay on the linking page for until the connection completes.
3. What if I have trouble connecting?
   No worries! Just reach out to us via your Beeper Support room or send an email to help@beeper.com. We're here to help.
4. Can Beeper backfill my chat history?
   If you select “Transfer message history” on Signal when prompted, it should allow Beeper to receive your historical chats.
   
5. Does Beeper Support disappearing messages?
   The option to enable disappearing messages is not available in Beeper yet, but if you enable disappearing messages on Signal, they will also disappear in Beeper. 

🆘 Need More Help?

We're here to make sure things go smoothly! Send us a message in your Beeper Support (or Beeper Help) room or at help@beeper.com.