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# Get Started with Signal Android

> Download Signal from the Play Store, register your phone number, and start messaging in four quick steps.

This guide walks you through setting up Signal Android for the first time. You will download the app, register your phone number, verify your identity, and send your first message, all in just a few minutes.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Download Signal">
    Open the Google Play Store on your Android device and install Signal.

    <Card icon="google-play" href="https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.thoughtcrime.securesms">
      **Get it on Google Play**
    </Card>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Register your phone number">
    Open Signal for the first time and enter your phone number when prompted. Signal uses your phone number as your account identifier, which makes it easy for your contacts to find you.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Verify with an SMS code">
    Signal sends a one-time SMS verification code to your phone number. Enter the code in the app to confirm your identity and complete registration.
  </Step>

  <Step title="Start messaging">
    After setup finishes, you can find contacts already on Signal, start one-on-one conversations, and create group chats. All messages are automatically encrypted from the first tap.
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Join the Beta Program

If you want to try new features before the public release, join the Signal Android Beta channel.

<Tip>
  Beta versions may contain experimental features or bugs. Stick with the stable release if you prefer a more predictable experience.
</Tip>

<CardGroup cols={1}>
  <Card title="Join Signal Beta" icon="flask" href="https://play.google.com/apps/testing/org.thoughtcrime.securesms">
    Subscribe to beta releases on the Google Play Store and get updates early.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>


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