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

Step 1: Install Beeper and Create Your Account

Beeper iOS:

1. Download Beeper from or the App Store
2. Open the app and create an account using your preferred email address.
3. Enter the 6-digit code sent to your email to verify.
4. Accept notification permissions if requested
5. Copy and save your Recovery Code (we recommend saving it in your iCloud Keychain or a password manager).
6. Type in your preferred username

Beeper Android:

1. Download Beeper from Google Play 
2. Open the app and create an account using your preferred email address.
3. Enter the 6-digit code sent to your email to verify.
4. On the “You're In Control” screen, click next and then type in your preferred username > next
5. Copy and save your Recovery Code (we recommend saving it in your Google Password Manager)

⚠️ Important: We don’t store your Recovery Code. If you lose it, you may lose access to your message history in Beeper. 

Already have a Beeper account? Simply sign in using the same email you used to sign up for an account.
 

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 > Accounts (labeled ‘Chat Accounts’ on Android). Here's the list of chat networks that we support: 

Click on the link to be taken to the guide for the chat network

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. ARM-based devices are not yet supported at this time.

💡 Frequently Asked Questions:

1. 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.
      
2. 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.
      
3. 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. 
      
4. 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.
      
5. Which features for each chat network are supported in Beeper?
   • Supported features vary by network. We have outlined them here: Network Feature Support
      
6. How can I start a new chat?
   • On Android, simply click on the New Chat button on the bottom right of your inbox. On iOS, click on the composer icon on the top right. 
     
     Please note that we only support starting a new 1:1 chat with WhatsApp, Google Messages, Signal, and Telegram. In addition, only Beeper Android has the ability to create new group chats, and only for Google Messages. 
      
7. Can I schedule messages with Beeper?
   • Scheduling is part of our paid subscription. We recommend upgrading to Beeper Plus or Beeper Plus Plus.
      
8. 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.
      
9. How can I sign out of Beeper?
   • iOS: To sign out, you can go to Settings > Sign Out
   • Android: To sign out, go to Settings > click on the three-dot icon on the top right > Sign Out.
      

Related Links: 

• Beeper Tips and Tricks
• How to Report a Problem
• Chat History Import
• Network Feature Support
• Getting Started with Beeper desktop