Signal

Signal is a nonprofit end-to-end encrypted communications app. Privacy isn’t an optional mode, it’s the way Signal works. Every message, every call, every time.

Homepage: https://signal.org
Support Signal: https://signal.org/donate/

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Last Notes

2026-08-11 19:00:26 CEST

Introducing Automatic Key Verification! Complementing the existing safety number system, automatic key verification provides an additional, streamlined way to confirm the privacy of your chats.
Read our announcement here: https://signal.org/blog/automatic-key-verification
Thanks to @npub1ufh…mjqv and @npub1rcs…7sw8 for serving as the independent auditors for our system 💙 🙏

2026-08-04 20:00:13 CEST

New: Link an Android tablet, Android phone, or iPhone as a linked device to your Signal account.
The most important links are with the people who matter to you, but if you want two phones, a tablet, and a laptop linked to your Signal account, we’ve got your back.
https://signal.org/blog/linked-devices-and-android-tablets/

2026-07-09 20:24:18 CEST

RE: https://mastodon.world/@signalapp/115579168556088309
Polls can now be created in individual chats too. Show a curated list of choices to your indecisive friend or recapture the magic of passing a note to your crush by sending a “Do you like me? Y/N/Maybe” poll.
#note13ut…ugn5

2026-06-24 22:43:16 CEST

We just increased the maximum number of pinned chats from 4 to 10, so you can show 6 more people how much you love what they have to say.

2026-06-08 21:40:43 CEST

Our statement on the UK government’s demand that all content on all devices sold or used in the country be scanned, on the presumption of nudity, using a dystopian combination of age verification and content scanning. This proposal will not safeguard children. It endangers us all.
https://signal.org/blog/pdfs/2026-06-08-uk-surveillance-is-not-safety.pdf

2026-05-11 23:58:13 CEST

To help protect Signal users from phishing and social engineering attacks, we’ve introduced additional confirmations and educational messaging in the app to help people better detect fraudulent profiles, especially message requests from scammers posing as Signal.
More changes are on the way.
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2026-04-27 22:56:40 CEST

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For the time being, please stay vigilant against phishing and account takeover attempts. Remember that no one from Signal Support will ever send you a message request or ask for your registration verification code or Signal PIN. For an added layer of protection, you can enable Registration Lock in your Signal Settings (Account -> Registration Lock). 8/

2026-04-27 22:56:30 CEST

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We understand the trust that people put in Signal, and how devastating this kind of social engineering can be. While it’s true that all messaging platforms are susceptible to scammers and phishing that betrays people’s trust and convinces them to “unlock the front door” where no backdoor exists, we are looking to do everything we can to help people avoid and detect such scams. 7/

2026-04-27 22:56:20 CEST

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As a result, many didn't notice the takeover. The compromised accounts were then weaponized to target the victims' contact lists by posing as the owners of the account. 6/

2026-04-27 22:55:56 CEST

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Because such a change results in de-registering your Signal accounts, attackers prepared people for this by telling them that being de-registered was intended behavior, and that all they would need to do is “re-register,” or, create a new account. When they moved to create a new Signal account — one that was now decoupled from their hijacked account — the victims thought they were logging back in to their primary account. 5/

2026-04-27 22:55:40 CEST

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Because we don’t collect user data, what we know about these attacks comes from the victims of phishing. And from what victims have told us, the attacks followed a broad pattern: after tricking people into revealing their Signal credentials, attackers then used those credentials to take over their account and also frequently changed the associated phone number. 4/

2026-04-27 22:55:26 CEST

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In the coming weeks, you’ll see us rolling out a number of changes to help hinder these kinds of attacks. 3/

2026-04-27 22:55:03 CEST

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However, sophisticated attackers have engaged in a harmful phishing campaign, posing as “Signal Support” by changing their profile display name and using social engineering to trick people into handing over their credentials — information that allowed these attackers to take over some targeted Signal accounts. This is something that plagues any mainstream messaging app once it reaches the scale of Signal, but we know how high the stakes are given the trust people place in us.

2026-04-27 22:54:50 CEST

A response to recent reporting in Germany, in service of clarity and accountability:
First, it’s important to be precise when it comes to critical infrastructure like Signal. Signal was not “hacked” — in that our encryption, infrastructure, and the integrity of the app’s code was not compromised. 1/

2026-04-22 23:46:53 CEST

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We’re grateful to Apple for the quick action here, and for understanding and acting on the stakes of this kind of issue. It takes an ecosystem to preserve the fundamental human right to private communication.

2026-04-22 23:46:37 CEST

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Note that no action is needed for this fix to protect Signal users on iOS. Once you install the patch, all inadvertently-preserved notifications will be deleted and no forthcoming notifications will be preserved for deleted applications.

2026-04-22 23:46:19 CEST

We are very happy that today Apple issued a patch and a security advisory. This comes following 404 Media reporting that the FBI accessed Signal message notification content via iOS despite the app being deleted.
Apple’s advisory confirmed that the bugs that allowed this to happen have been fixed in the latest iOS release. You can read more here: https://support.apple.com/en-us/127002

2026-03-19 18:04:39 CET

New: Group member labels, a way to describe yourself or your role in a group chat, only visible to that group chat.
Label yourself the “Goalie” to your soccer team or “Favorite Child” to your family to stir some drama.
Available on Android, Desktop & iOS
https://signal.org/blog/group-member-labels

2026-03-09 17:17:50 CET

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While we build robust technical safeguards, user vigilance is ultimately the best defense against phishing. We will continue to work on mitigating these risks via interface design and signposting throughout the app. In the meantime, please stay alert, and never share your SMS verification code or Signal PIN with anyone.
https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/9932566320410-Staying-Safe-from-Phishing-Scams-and-Impersonation

2026-03-09 17:17:28 CET

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To protect people from such phishing, Signal actively warns users against sharing their SMS code and PIN.
We also want to emphasize that Signal Support will *never* initiate contact via in-app messages, SMS, or social media to ask for your verification code or PIN. If anyone asks for any Signal related code, it is a scam. We make this clear when users receive their SMS code during initial signup.
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2026-03-09 17:16:54 CET

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These attacks, like all phishing, rely on social engineering. Attackers impersonate trusted contacts or services (such as the non-existent “Signal Support Bot”) to trick victims into handing over their login credentials or other information. To help prevent this, remember that your Signal SMS verification code is only ever needed when you are first signing up for the Signal app.
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2026-03-09 17:16:08 CET

We are aware of recent reports regarding targeted phishing attacks that have resulted in account takeovers of some Signal users, including government officials and journalists. We take this very seriously.
To be clear: Signal’s encryption and infrastructure have not been compromised and remain robust. These attacks were executed via sophisticated phishing campaigns, designed to trick users into sharing information – SMS codes and/or Signal PIN – to gain access to users’ accounts.

2026-02-25 19:22:40 CET

New artist-created sticker packs in Signal, ready for you to use to your heart's content.
Thank you to the artists: Amanda Cotan, Lexi Vay, Miguel Ángel Camprubí, Plastic Thing & Tiffany Beucher. We love your work!
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2026-02-11 18:11:42 CET

RE: https://mastodon.world/@signalapp/113465595336718164
Signal video and voice calls are now supported for up to 75 participants!
Share your screen, raise your hand, react with the right emoji, and create easily shareable call links with Signal calls.
https://signal.org/blog/call-links/
#note186l…7ywq

2026-02-05 18:41:39 CET

Find us in the Microsoft Store :)
https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp89119p9f2pcq?hl=en-US&gl=US

2026-01-29 18:00:41 CET

📌 Pin your most important messages to the top of your 1-1 and group chats.
Long press a message to pin it for yourself and everyone else in the chat.
Now available on the latest version of Signal for Android, Desktop, and iOS.
https://signal.org/blog/pinned-messages

2025-12-30 20:19:59 CET

It's been a big year at Signal. Thanks to you, more & more people are speaking privately and freely. Thanks to you, we hit the top of app stores in multiple countries & served as critical global comms infrastructure. It's an honor to build Signal for you, with your support. 🩵

2025-12-23 18:53:30 CET

Getting a new phone for the holidays doesn’t mean giving up Signal message history. Restore old messages on a new phone using Signal Secure Backups or device-to-device transfer.
https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/10074659364122-Backups-and-Device-Transfers-on-Signal

2025-12-17 19:08:03 CET

If you’ve felt safer sending a message because you sent it on Signal, please support our work. As a nonprofit, Signal exists because of your donations.
In the app: Settings > Donate
On the web: Signal.org/donate

2025-12-05 22:04:55 CET

There are so many ways to donate to Signal, and we're grateful to you for supporting us.
Settings > Donate
Signal.org/donate
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2025-12-03 17:14:43 CET

Do you depend on Signal? Please donate to keep us growing
Settings > Donate
http://Signal.org/donate
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2025-11-25 16:23:26 CET

Like many services, as Signal grows, it becomes a more appealing place for scammers to try and cause harm.
We've put together tips to help you protect yourself from phishing, scams, & impersonation attempts. Plus info about how Signal support communicates.
https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/9932566320410-Staying-Safe-from-Phishing-Scams-and-Impersonation

2025-11-24 19:06:36 CET

RE: https://mastodon.world/@signalapp/115169549050033066
Now available on iOS 😎
#note1a7y…7azk

2025-11-20 19:37:59 CET

Rolling out now, the latest iOS update includes the first cool, refreshing wave of the Liquid Glass redesign for iOS 26 and iPadOS 26 with refined animations and new visual elements.
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2025-11-20 16:07:47 CET

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We're working on a fix for this bug now 🩵

2025-11-20 01:22:33 CET

Signal polls are here!
Find the best time for your group chat to hang out, choose a vacation destination, or ask if you should give yourself a haircut at 1 AM. Now in the latest version of Signal for iOS, Android, and Desktop.
https://signal.org/blog/polls/

2025-10-30 20:39:29 CET

Now on Desktop: Customizable chat folders
Keep healthy boundaries between friends & family or work & leisure.
Filter 1-on-1 and group chats, put all of your unread messages one place, or make project-specific folders for related chats.
Settings > Chats
Or right-click any chat
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2025-10-03 18:14:36 CEST

We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a catastrophic about-face, reversing its longstanding and principled opposition to the EU’s Chat Control proposal which, if passed, could spell the end of the right to privacy in Europe. https://signal.org/blog/pdfs/germany-chat-control.pdf

2025-10-02 18:06:11 CEST

In 2023, Signal was the first mainstream messenger to enable post-quantum cryptography. We’re still ahead of the (elliptical) curve, implementing a new hybrid PQ ratchet ensuring Forward Secrecy & Post-Compromise Security even in a post-quantum world. https://signal.org/blog/spqr/

2025-09-17 15:33:36 CEST

A reminder that Signal will never reach out to you proactively, never send you a Signal message, and never ask for your verification code. The only way to correspond with Signal is via email ([email protected]) or the Signal Support Center (support.signal.org).

2025-09-08 18:10:55 CEST

Until now, if you lost or broke your phone, your Signal message history was gone, a real challenge for everyone whose most important conversations happen in Signal. So, with careful design & development, we’re rolling out opt-in secure backups.
Secure backups will let you save an archive of your Signal messages remotely in privacy-preserving form, refreshed daily.
Now available in the latest Android beta release, rolling out to iOS & Desktop soon
https://signal.org/blog/introducing-secure-backups/

2025-05-21 18:46:17 CEST

We're ready for Microsoft Recall and the automatic screenshots it takes of everything on your desktop.
Signal Desktop on Windows now includes support for a new "Screen security" feature designed to block screenshots of your Signal chats.
https://signal.org/blog/signal-doesnt-recall/

2025-04-17 18:25:58 CEST

Now on Signal Desktop: A brand-new selection interface that makes it easy to find an emoji, sticker, or animated GIF that’s perfect for the moment. Happy chatting!
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2025-03-25 23:49:27 CET

Signal is open source, so our code is regularly scrutinized in addition to regular formal audits. We also constantly monitor [email protected] for any new reports, and we act on them with quickness while also working to protect the people who rely on us from outside threats like phishing with warnings and safeguards.
This is why Signal remains the gold standard for private, secure communications. 5/

2025-03-25 23:49:12 CET

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In order to help protect people from falling victim to sophisticated phishing attacks, Signal introduced new user flows and in-app warnings. This work has been completed for some time and is unrelated to any current events. If you’re interested in learning more, this WIRED article from February 19th (over a month ago) goes into more detail:
https://wired.com/story/russia-signal-qr-code-phishing-attack/ 4/

2025-03-25 23:49:03 CET

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Phishing isn’t new, and it’s not a flaw in our encryption or any of Signal’s underlying technology. Phishing attacks are a constant threat for popular apps and websites. 3/

2025-03-25 23:48:32 CET

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One piece of misinfo we need to address is the claim that there are ‘vulnerabilities’ in Signal. This isn’t accurate. Reporting on a Pentagon advisory memo appears to be at the heart of the misunderstanding: https://npr.org/2025/03/25/nx-s1-5339801/pentagon-email-signal-vulnerability. The memo used the term ‘vulnerability’ in relation to Signal—but it had nothing to do with Signal’s core tech. It was warning against phishing scams targeting Signal users. 2/

2025-03-25 23:48:17 CET

Right now there are a lot of new eyes on Signal, and not all of them are familiar with secure messaging and its nuances. Which means there’s misinfo flying around that might drive people away from Signal and private communications. 1/

2025-03-24 17:48:27 CET

Sometimes one way to say "thank you" just isn't enough, so merci, danke *and* bedankt 🇧🇪
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2025-03-19 19:23:13 CET

"We have ceded so many of the core operations of our lives and institutions to tech, we must recognise that strong encryption isn’t the enemy of security — it *is* security." - Signal President
[@Mer__edith](https://mastodon.world/@Mer__edith ) for the Financial Times on the war on encryption
https://www.ft.com/content/a934150f-e0f5-4e75-a2d1-a3671ea52ca0

2025-02-08 14:04:22 CET

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To welcome all the new Dutch folks. We've been the #1 app in the Netherlands for a few weeks now.

2025-02-08 14:02:37 CET

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fixed! TQ for catching.

2025-02-08 14:01:03 CET

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Voor meer informatie over hoe Signal werkt en wat het speciaal maakt, bekijk onze ondersteuningspagina of ons blog. Voor nu willen we nogmaals zeggen dat we blij zijn dat je hier bent. 🤍
https://signal.org/blog/
https://support.signal.org/hc/nl
8/8

2025-02-08 14:00:42 CET

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Signal is naast je telefoon ook beschikbaar op je Desktop en iPad.
https://support.signal.org/hc/nl/articles/360007320551-Gekoppelde-apparaten
7/8

2025-02-08 14:00:16 CET

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Voor extra privacy toont Signal standaard je telefoonnummer niet aan mensen met wie je chat. Je kunt een gebruikersnaam aanmaken in Instellingen, zodat mensen contact met je kunnen leggen zonder je telefoonnummer met ze te delen. Meer informatie over gebruikersnamen:
https://support.signal.org/hc/nl/articles/6712070553754-Telefoonnummerprivacy-en-gebruikersnamen
6/8
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2025-02-08 13:59:36 CET

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Signal ondersteunt spraak- en video-oproepen en spraakberichten. Groepsoproepen worden ondersteund tot wel 50 personen en we hebben onlangs een aantal verbeteringen toegevoegd, waaronder oproeplinks om snel en gemakkelijk een groepsoproep op te zetten.
5/8

2025-02-08 13:59:21 CET

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Om het makkelijk te maken voor mensen om lid te worden van je Signal-groepschat, kun je een groepslink of QR-code genereren en die vervolgens delen. Klik op de groepsafbeelding om de groepsinstellingen te zien.
4/8
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2025-02-08 13:58:15 CET

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Er zijn talloze manieren om Signal naar je eigen gebruik aan te passen. Je kunt luidruchtige chats dempen, oude chats archiveren, belangrijke chats vastzetten en berichten markeren als ongelezen. Vervolgens kun je op ongelezen filteren om alleen die ongelezen berichten te zien.
3/8
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2025-02-08 13:57:37 CET

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Je weet waarschijnlijk dat Signal-berichten end-to-end versleuteld zijn, volledig privé tussen jou en de mensen met wie je praat. Maar Signal beschermt veel meer dan dat, zoals je profielinformatie, groepschatsinfo (groepsnaam, ledenlijst, hoe vaak de groep actief is) en meer.
2/8

2025-02-08 13:57:15 CET

👋🇳🇱 Welkom bij Signal! Als je nieuw bent of een tijdje bent weggeweest, zijn hier een aantal dingen die jij of je vrienden misschien niet weten over Signal:
1/8

2025-01-30 15:12:59 CET

It's always an honor to Finnish in first place. Kiitos, 🇫🇮!
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2025-01-27 19:47:30 CET

Coming soon: When you add a linked device (Desktop or iPad), bring your whole chat history + last 45 days of media. The transfer process is end-to-end encrypted & completely optional.
Don't want to leave the past behind? We leave you to your own devices.
https://signal.org/blog/a-synchronized-start-for-linked-devices/

2025-01-22 19:30:51 CET

Bedankt 🇳🇱!
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2024-12-31 16:56:47 CET

A big heartfelt thank you from all of us at Signal to every person who has ever used Signal, gotten your friends to make the switch, and donated to support our work. It is truly an honor to build Signal for you. 💙

2024-12-30 23:30:02 CET

Signal is not for profit, which means we stay focused on building privacy-preserving tech, not appeasing advertisers or investors.
And as a nonprofit, we exist because of your support.
Signal.org/donate
In-app: Settings > Donate
We accept DAF, stocks, and cryptocurrency.

2024-12-19 19:07:58 CET

For the Signal enthusiasts in your life :)
https://shop.signal.org/

2024-12-17 19:18:52 CET

There are lots of ways to support Signal.
- Go to http://Signal.org/donate. We accept DAF, stocks & cryptocurrency. We even accept checks & cash for the low-tech among us.
- Donate in the app: Settings > Donate to give or give on behalf of a friend.
Thank you for using Signal!

2024-12-16 20:26:52 CET

New for Android: Chat folders to organize your conversations into customizable folders.
See unread messages, filter 1-on-1 and group chats, and keep work chats separate to clock what's happening after you clock out.
Settings > Chats or long-press any chat
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2024-12-11 19:35:41 CET

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And if you want to know more about the economic reality behind running high availability, actually innovative tech…
https://signal.org/blog/signal-is-expensive/

2024-12-11 19:35:24 CET

It costs around $50 million every year to ensure Signal is robust and available all over the world for anyone whenever they need it.
And as a nonprofit, that money comes from all of you; the people who believe that we all deserve a place to speak freely.
https://signal.org/donate/

2024-12-09 19:06:33 CET

Filter to see all your unread messages, but take your time deciding whether to leave them on read.
Pull down on the chat list on your phone or tap the icon next to the search bar on your Desktop.
Now for iOS & Desktop as well as Android.
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2024-11-11 18:53:05 CET

We’ve improved private group video calls in Signal with new features, incl. call links.
Create a link that anyone on Signal can use to join a group call *without* having to join a Signal group chat first
+ raise hand, emoji reactions, calls tab, & more
https://signal.org/blog/call-links

2024-09-19 18:35:53 CEST

Getting a new iPhone? You can transfer your Signal account including message history. Set up your new iPhone with Apple's Quick Start but be sure to *skip* wiping your old phone until *after* you've transferred your Signal account from within the Signal app.
https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007059752-Backup-and-Restore-Messages

2024-08-10 00:40:53 CEST

Signal is blocked in several countries but you can set up a proxy server to help people access Signal no matter where they live. Here’s how:
https://signal.org/blog/proxy-please
Thank you for helping keep Signal available for everyone who needs it.
To share your proxies use #SignalProxy

2024-08-09 20:49:45 CEST

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In the meantime, our team will continue to do everything we can to maintain and restore access to Signal. We appreciate your patience and support.

2024-08-09 20:49:33 CEST

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Solutions like Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) remove the plaintext server name from the TLS handshake, which makes it far more difficult for hostile ISPs to block access to the sites and services you care about — but this isn’t widely supported yet. We hope that starts to change.

2024-08-09 20:49:17 CEST

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We have already started working on more advanced censorship circumvention techniques, but in order for these efforts to be most effective we need the big companies who are dragging their feet on moving away from plaintext SNI headers to start taking this problem more seriously.

2024-08-09 20:48:56 CEST

We're aware of reports that access to Signal has been blocked in some countries. As a reminder, Signal's built-in censorship circumvention feature might be able to help if your connection is affected:
Signal Settings > Privacy > Advanced > Censorship circumvention (on)

2024-03-05 19:38:11 CET

Phone number privacy and usernames are now rolling out to everyone using Signal version 7.0! Update your app to take advantage of these new features 🎇
https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames/