Can I use Signal app on two devices?

No, unfortunately it’s currently not possible to use the same phone number on two Android or iOS devices at the same time. A number can only be registered on one device at a time.

How do I use my Signal app on my desktop?

1. Download Signal Desktop from its site.
2. Install the downloaded Signal Desktop on your machine.
3. Once installed, link Signal Desktop with your phone by scanning the QR code available on your laptop or PC screen.
4. You can now choose a name for your Linked Device on your phone.
5. Hit the Finish button.

Can I use Signal app on my computer?

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.

Does Signal desktop work without phone?

Signal Desktop works without having your phone turned on. It acts like a full, independent client after linking it to your smartphone app (unlike WhatsApp, which does require your phone to be turned on).

Can you use Signal without a SIM card?

Once your Landline Phone Number is verified, you can start using Signal on your iPhone or Android Phone, even if it does not have its own Phone Number or SIM Card.

What Signal linked devices?

In Signal, Linked devices are like synced devices—they can access and share common data. You can link your Signal account on your desktop and mobile device or tablet. If you link your desktop to your mobile phone, for instance, you can exchange messages and carry on the conversation from either of your linked devices.

Can you video call on Signal desktop?

Like all Signal messages, voice and video calls are private too. You will be prompted to grant the Camera and Microphone permissions the first time you make or receive a Signal call. Voice and video are available on all Signal platforms – Android, iOS, and Desktop.

Can I use Signal without a phone number?

If you send someone a message on Signal, they’ll see your phone number. You cannot use Signal without revealing your phone number to the people you contact. In other words, your Signal address is your phone number. (The only way around this is to sign up with a secondary phone number, which people will see instead.)

Can you video call on Signal Desktop?

How can I get Signal on my desktop without a smartphone?

To be able to use Signal you have to register yourself with a phone number (doesn’t has to be a mobile 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.

How do you register a Signal?

To register a number

1. Install and open the latest update of Signal on your Android or iOS device.
2. Enter and confirm your phone number.
3. Tap Register.
4. Wait for the SMS verification code to arrive.
5. If the verification code is not automatically detected, it can be entered manually and submitted.

How do I unlink my desktop Signal?

Android

1. In Signal, tap your profile. > Linked devices.
2. Tap the Desktop client you want to unlink.
3. Choose OK to confirm.