
When you install the Signal messenger on the smartphone and create an account, download the desktop version for your OS (Windows) and install on the computer. Functional features of the Signal desktop client for Windows

Now users can install Signal for Windows (run on Windows 64-bit, versions 7, 8, 8.1 and 10) for MacOS and for Linux. In in 2017 the separate desktop software was released. At first it was a plugin for the Chrome browser which could emulate the standard desktop app, like in Google Hangouts. That's why the Signal developers implemented this option. Many users needed to communicate and protect their conversation on their PC and laptops. When the new Signal messenger was released, it applied the highest security standards to all chats. It is the Signal protocol developed by the creators of this messenger, and before they released their own product, that protocol had been applied to ensure the data protection in 'secret chats' by Facebook and Google.

It uses the end-to-end encryption, and the cryptographic protocol is one of the strongest in the world. The main feature in favor of Signal for desktop is the highest level of communication security which is provided by this product. After that it will be possible to add the PC client under the same account and synchronize it with the main mobile app. The application must be installed on the smartphone and be registered to the phone number to create an account. Initially the Signal messenger was the mobile application for Android phones and iPhone, and this form remains its main one. Multiple mobile devices and Android tablets are not currently supported.Īlready installed and registered Signal on another mobile device? Follow these troubleshooting steps.Signal app for Windows is the desktop client of one of the popular free private messenger which allows its users communicating safely with each other. Update to the latest version of Signal on your phone.Īlready linked an iPad? Follow these troubleshooting steps.Steps for linking the iPad with your phone: To use multiple devices, it must be linked as a new device. Having issues linking? Follow these troubleshooting steps.Ĭopying message history to or from another device is not supported.

Choose a name for your Linked Device and select Finish.Tap the (Android) or Link New Device (iOS).

On your phone, open Signal and navigate to Signal Settings > Linked devices.In Signal Android or Signal iOS, go to Signal Settings > Linked devices.ĭesktop Steps for linking Signal Desktop with your phone: View Linked Devices How do I view a list of linked devices?
