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Signal is a simple, powerful, and secure messenger that uses your phone’s data connection (WiFi/4G/5G) to communicate privately with anyone, anywhere. Millions of people use Signal every day for free, instantaneous communication with friends, family, and colleagues around the world. You can send and receive high-fidelity messages, participate in HD voice and video calls, and explore a growing set of features designed to help you stay connected. Signal’s advanced privacy-preserving technology is always enabled, so you can focus on sharing the moments that matter with the people who matter to you. You can download Signal Android from the Play Store or directly from signal.org. Signal is also available on iOS and Desktop, so you can stay connected across all your devices.

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What You Can Do with Signal

Whether you are chatting one-on-one or coordinating with a group, Signal provides the tools you need for private, reliable communication:
  • Text messages: Fast, high-fidelity messaging with delivery receipts.
  • Group chats: Create groups to stay connected with multiple people.
  • Media sharing: Send images, videos, documents, and voice notes.
  • Voice and video calls: HD-quality calls over any data connection.
  • Disappearing messages: Set messages to auto-delete after a set time.
  • Stories: Share updates that disappear after 24 hours.
End-to-end encryption is always enabled in Signal. Every message, call, and story is secured by the Signal Protocol. This technology works in the background automatically, so you never need to turn it on or configure it manually.

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Where to Get Signal

Google Play

Install Signal Android from the official Play Store.

Direct Download

Download the APK directly from the official Signal website.

iOS

Signal is also available for iPhone and iPad.

Desktop

Use Signal on macOS, Windows, or Linux.