How to Use Signal on Your Laptop or PC

                                         How to Use Signal on Your Laptop or PC

Just follow the steps below to use Signal on Your Laptop or PC. It could be your Windows Machine or a MacBook or Linux Computer. 

Steps to Use Signal on Your Laptop or PC

• First Download the ‘Signal Desktop’ from the site. 

• For macOS users, they will need to switch Signal to your Applications folder. 

For Linux users, they will need to follow the on-screen instructions to configure the Signal repository, and download its package. 

• The above steps will help you to installed, link the signal desktop with your phone by scanning the QR code available on your Laptop or PC screen. 

• Now scan the code, and for that go to “signal settings> click on Linked Devices, and click on the (+) sign on your Android phone or Link New Device on iPhone. 

• Select a name for your Linked Device on your phone. 

• Now Click on the Finish button. 

Now your Signal Account will be synced between your phone, and your Laptop or PC. You are also able to forward or send messages through it without bringing out your phone. 

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Can Signal app be used on Laptop?

• You can download the Signal app on your PC and let it sync your phone account and your laptop or PC. It allows you to make and receive voice and video calls. Signal’s desktop version is available for Windows, macOS, and Linux platforms.

• How do I connect my laptop to the Signal?

• STEPS

• Install & Open Signal Desktop. 

• On your phone, open Signal, and navigate to Signal Settings>Linked devices. 

• Tap the (Android) or Link New Device (iOS). 

• Use your phone to scan the QR code. 

• Choose a name for your Linked Device, and select finish. 

• Can I use Signal on my computer without a phone?

• To be able to use Signal you have to register yourself with a phone number. Now you have to start Signal-Desktop and extract the actual QR-Code. For this, start Signal-Desktop. It should display a barcode to link your Signal-Desktop app to a Signal device. 

• Is the signal desktop encrypted?

• Signal makes it easy to have a secure conversation without thinking about it. First, Signal offers end-to-end encryption, meaning only conversational participants can read the messages. 

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