Nostr notes by Signal

Our statement on the UK government’s demand that all content on ...

2026-06-08T19:40:43Z

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

For the time being, please stay vigilant against phishing and ...

2026-04-27T20:56:40Z

In reply to nevent1q…d9jt
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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/

We understand the trust that people put in Signal, and how ...

2026-04-27T20:56:30Z

In reply to nevent1q…jvp3
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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/

As a result, many didn't notice the takeover. The compromised ...

2026-04-27T20:56:20Z

In reply to nevent1q…qpaz
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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/

Because such a change results in de-registering your Signal ...

2026-04-27T20:55:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…jdrx
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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/

Because we don’t collect user data, what we know about these ...

2026-04-27T20:55:40Z

In reply to nevent1q…6dhh
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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/

In the coming weeks, you’ll see us rolling out a number of ...

2026-04-27T20:55:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…pe39
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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/

However, sophisticated attackers have engaged in a harmful ...

2026-04-27T20:55:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…2ug2
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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.

A response to recent reporting in Germany, in service of clarity ...

2026-04-27T20:54:50Z

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/

We are very happy that today Apple issued a patch and a security ...

2026-04-22T21:46:19Z

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

New: Group member labels, a way to describe yourself or your role ...

2026-03-19T17:04:39Z

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

While we build robust technical safeguards, user vigilance is ...

2026-03-09T16:17:50Z

In reply to nevent1q…rjka
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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

To protect people from such phishing, Signal actively warns users ...

2026-03-09T16:17:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…mlq7
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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.

These attacks, like all phishing, rely on social engineering. ...

2026-03-09T16:16:54Z

In reply to nevent1q…r7ku
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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.

We are aware of recent reports regarding targeted phishing ...

2026-03-09T16:16:08Z

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.

New artist-created sticker packs in Signal, ready for you to use ...

2026-02-25T18:22:40Z

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!

Signal video and voice calls are now supported for up to 75 ...

2026-02-11T17:11:42Z

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/

Find us in the Microsoft Store :) ...

2026-02-05T17:41:39Z

Find us in the Microsoft Store :)

https://apps.microsoft.com/detail/xp89119p9f2pcq?hl=en-US&gl=US

📌 Pin your most important messages to the top of your 1-1 and ...

2026-01-29T17:00:41Z

📌 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

It's been a big year at Signal. Thanks to you, more & ...

2025-12-30T19:19:59Z

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. 🩵

Getting a new phone for the holidays doesn’t mean giving up ...

2025-12-23T17:53:30Z

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

If you’ve felt safer sending a message because you sent it on ...

2025-12-17T18:08:03Z

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

There are so many ways to donate to Signal, and we're ...

2025-12-05T21:04:55Z

There are so many ways to donate to Signal, and we're grateful to you for supporting us.

Settings > Donate
Signal.org/donate

Do you depend on Signal? Please donate to keep us growing ...

2025-12-03T16:14:43Z

Do you depend on Signal? Please donate to keep us growing

Settings > Donate
http://Signal.org/donate

Like many services, as Signal grows, it becomes a more appealing ...

2025-11-25T15:23:26Z

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

Now available on iOS 😎

2025-11-24T18:06:36Z

Now available on iOS 😎

Rolling out now, the latest iOS update includes the first cool, ...

2025-11-20T18:37:59Z

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.

@nprofile…xxjq We're working on a fix for this bug now 🩵

2025-11-20T15:07:47Z

In reply to nevent1q…zh0d
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Signal polls are here! Find the best time for your group chat to ...

2025-11-20T00:22:33Z

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/

Now on Desktop: Customizable chat folders Keep healthy boundaries ...

2025-10-30T19:39:29Z

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

We are alarmed by reports that Germany is on the verge of a ...

2025-10-03T16:14:36Z

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

In 2023, Signal was the first mainstream messenger to enable ...

2025-10-02T16:06:11Z

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/

Until now, if you lost or broke your phone, your Signal message ...

2025-09-08T16:10:55Z

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/

We're ready for Microsoft Recall and the automatic ...

2025-05-21T16:46:17Z

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/

Now on Signal Desktop: A brand-new selection interface that makes ...

2025-04-17T16:25:58Z

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!

Signal is open source, so our code is regularly scrutinized in ...

2025-03-25T22:49:27Z

Signal is open source, so our code is regularly scrutinized in addition to regular formal audits. We also constantly monitor security@signal.org 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/

In order to help protect people from falling victim to ...

2025-03-25T22:49:12Z

In reply to nevent1q…xh7t
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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/

Phishing isn’t new, and it’s not a flaw in our encryption or ...

2025-03-25T22:49:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…sm60
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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/

One piece of misinfo we need to address is the claim that there ...

2025-03-25T22:48:32Z

In reply to nevent1q…wreg
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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/

Right now there are a lot of new eyes on Signal, and not all of ...

2025-03-25T22:48:17Z

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/

Sometimes one way to say "thank you" just isn't ...

2025-03-24T16:48:27Z

Sometimes one way to say "thank you" just isn't enough, so merci, danke *and* bedankt 🇧🇪

"We have ceded so many of the core operations of our lives ...

2025-03-19T18:23:13Z

"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
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https://www.ft.com/content/a934150f-e0f5-4e75-a2d1-a3671ea52ca0

@nprofile…8tw3 To welcome all the new Dutch folks. We've ...

2025-02-08T13:04:22Z

In reply to nevent1q…xwcm
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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.

@nprofile…0lau @nprofile…8tw3 fixed! TQ for catching.

2025-02-08T13:02:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…yl8g
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fixed! TQ for catching.

Voor meer informatie over hoe Signal werkt en wat het speciaal ...

2025-02-08T13:01:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…8xdk
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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

Signal is naast je telefoon ook beschikbaar op je Desktop en ...

2025-02-08T13:00:42Z

In reply to nevent1q…gmgz
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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

Voor extra privacy toont Signal standaard je telefoonnummer niet ...

2025-02-08T13:00:16Z

In reply to nevent1q…9vcy
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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

Signal ondersteunt spraak- en video-oproepen en spraakberichten. ...

2025-02-08T12:59:36Z

In reply to nevent1q…u542
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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

Om het makkelijk te maken voor mensen om lid te worden van je ...

2025-02-08T12:59:21Z

In reply to nevent1q…7vsc
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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

Er zijn talloze manieren om Signal naar je eigen gebruik aan te ...

2025-02-08T12:58:15Z

In reply to nevent1q…3qfn
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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.

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Je weet waarschijnlijk dat Signal-berichten end-to-end ...

2025-02-08T12:57:37Z

In reply to nevent1q…tefa
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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

👋🇳🇱 Welkom bij Signal! Als je nieuw bent of een tijdje ...

2025-02-08T12:57:15Z

👋🇳🇱 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:

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Voor meer informatie over hoe Signal werkt en wat het speciaal ...

2025-02-08T12:55:26Z

In reply to nevent1q…frry
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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

Signal is naast je telefoon ook beschikbaar op je Desktop en ...

2025-02-08T12:55:03Z

In reply to nevent1q…9397
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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

Voor extra privacy toont Signal standaard je telefoonnummer niet ...

2025-02-08T12:54:52Z

In reply to nevent1q…t7p7
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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

Signal ondersteunt spraak- en video-oproepen en spraakberichten. ...

2025-02-08T12:54:19Z

In reply to nevent1q…04lm
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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

Voor meer informatie over hoe Signal werkt en wat het speciaal ...

2025-02-08T12:52:27Z

In reply to nevent1q…qnaj
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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

Signal is naast je telefoon ook beschikbaar op je Desktop en ...

2025-02-08T12:52:05Z

In reply to nevent1q…u708
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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

Voor extra privacy toont Signal standaard je telefoonnummer niet ...

2025-02-08T12:51:46Z

In reply to nevent1q…r79s
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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

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Voor extra privacy toont Signal standaard je telefoonnummer niet ...

2025-02-08T12:51:04Z

Signal ondersteunt spraak- en video-oproepen en spraakberichten. ...

2025-02-08T12:50:21Z

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.

Om het makkelijk te maken voor mensen om lid te worden van je ...

2025-02-08T12:50:08Z

In reply to nevent1q…jsg7
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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

It's always an honor to Finnish in first place. Kiitos, ...

2025-01-30T14:12:59Z

It's always an honor to Finnish in first place. Kiitos, 🇫🇮!

A big heartfelt thank you from all of us at Signal to every ...

2024-12-31T15:56:47Z

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. 💙

Signal is not for profit, which means we stay focused on building ...

2024-12-30T22:30:02Z

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.

For the Signal enthusiasts in your life :) ...

2024-12-19T18:07:58Z

For the Signal enthusiasts in your life :)

https://shop.signal.org/

New for Android: Chat folders to organize your conversations into ...

2024-12-16T19:26:52Z

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

And if you want to know more about the economic reality behind ...

2024-12-11T18:35:41Z

In reply to nevent1q…sxgs
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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/

It costs around $50 million every year to ensure Signal is robust ...

2024-12-11T18:35:24Z

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/

Filter to see all your unread messages, but take your time ...

2024-12-09T18:06:33Z

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.

Getting a new iPhone? You can transfer your Signal account ...

2024-09-19T16:35:53Z

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

Signal is blocked in several countries but you can set up a proxy ...

2024-08-09T22:40:53Z

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

Solutions like Encrypted Client Hello (ECH) remove the plaintext ...

2024-08-09T18:49:33Z

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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.

We have already started working on more advanced censorship ...

2024-08-09T18:49:17Z

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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.

We're aware of reports that access to Signal has been blocked ...

2024-08-09T18:48:56Z

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)

Now in beta on Android & Desktop, coming soon to iOS: Save ...

2024-04-09T15:17:22Z

Now in beta on Android & Desktop, coming soon to iOS:

Save custom nicknames & notes for anyone you’re chatting with on Signal, even if they aren’t in your phone’s contacts. Useful for adding missing letters in a lazy friend’s profile name or a reminder about where you met.

You can sign up for beta to test these features. Note that Apple ...

2024-02-20T18:16:30Z

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You can sign up for beta to test these features. Note that Apple caps the number of iOS beta testers, and we have reached that limit. If you use Signal on iOS, you can get around this by signing up for Desktop beta, linked to your iOS account. See more: https://support.signal.org/hc/en-us/articles/360007318471-Signal-Beta

We’re launching these updates to our beta users now, and will ...

2024-02-20T18:16:26Z

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We’re launching these updates to our beta users now, and will be turning them on for everyone running the latest version of the Signal app soon. Our goal is to listen to your feedback, make adjustments, and ensure phone number privacy on Signal is easy and useful for everyone.

To connect with someone via username instead of phone number, ...

2024-02-20T18:16:05Z

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To connect with someone via username instead of phone number, type their exact, unique username.

Create a username by going to your Settings > Profile. Your ...

2024-02-20T18:15:41Z

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Create a username by going to your Settings > Profile. Your username must be unique, and can be changed at any time.

A Signal username isn't the profile name that’s displayed ...

2024-02-20T18:15:20Z

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A Signal username isn't the profile name that’s displayed in chats, and isn't visible to the people you chat with on Signal. A username is simply a way to initiate contact on Signal without having to share your phone number. (You still need a phone number to sign up for Signal.)

1. New default: Your phone number will no longer be visible in ...

2024-02-20T18:15:13Z

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1. New default: Your phone number will no longer be visible in Signal
2. You can create an optional username to connect without sharing your phone number
3. You can enable a new, optional privacy setting to require people to connect with you via username instead of phone number

Introducing usernames and phone number privacy on Signal! We’re ...

2024-02-20T18:14:57Z

Introducing usernames and phone number privacy on Signal!

We’re making it possible for people to connect with each other without having to share phone numbers. Now launching to beta users, available for everyone soon.

https://signal.org/blog/phone-number-privacy-usernames

Messengers only matter if people use them. So, thank you for your ...

2023-12-28T16:55:47Z

Messengers only matter if people use them. So, thank you for your support, for telling your friends, for getting your group chats on Signal, and for supporting our work with donations.

It’s an honor to build Signal for you. We literally could not do it without you.

You can donate to Signal on behalf of a friend. You support ...

2023-12-06T17:52:50Z

You can donate to Signal on behalf of a friend. You support Signal & they can choose to display a badge on their profile.

Kill two birds with one stone or feed two birds with one seed depending on your tolerance for metaphorical bloodlust.

Settings > Donate > Donate for a Friend

Support Signal by going to signal.org/donate. You can give credit ...

2023-11-29T18:41:06Z

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Support Signal by going to signal.org/donate. You can give credit card donations, stock, money from a charitable giving account or donor advised fund (DAF), or cryptocurrency. If you provide an email address when you give (optional!), you’ll receive a tax receipt.

We also happily accept cash and checks if you want your support to be low tech.

We have no investors, no advertisers, nobody breathing down our ...

2023-11-29T18:40:53Z

We have no investors, no advertisers, nobody breathing down our necks demanding that we compromise on privacy for the sake of the bottom line. Signal is supported by you and your donations.

There are many ways to support Signal. You can donate in the app by going to Settings > Donate.

When you do, you’ll get a badge to display on your profile to show your support. You can also donate for a friend so they can display a badge on their profile.

By being transparent about Signal, we also hope to shed light on ...

2023-11-16T16:29:05Z

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By being transparent about Signal, we also hope to shed light on the industry. We show how expensive the development of high- availability consumer tech is & by implication the massive profitability of the surveillance business model underwriting most tech.

We’re doing this to provide transparency into Signal, and to ...

2023-11-16T16:28:47Z

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We’re doing this to provide transparency into Signal, and to make clear why our choice of nonprofit status isn’t just nice to have, but a fundamental safeguard against the pressures of a profitable business model that fundamentally contradicts our stance on privacy.

Signal is a nonprofit. But what does this mean in practice? Today ...

2023-11-16T16:28:38Z

Signal is a nonprofit. But what does this mean in practice? Today we do something most tech co’s avoid: talk money. What does it cost for Signal to play in a lane dominated by billion $ corporations, while rejecting the surveillance business model?

https://signal.org/blog/signal-is-expensive/

PSA: we have seen the vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day ...

2023-10-16T08:51:34Z

PSA: we have seen the vague viral reports alleging a Signal 0-day vulnerability.

After responsible investigation *we have no evidence that suggests this vulnerability is real* nor has any additional info been shared via our official reporting channels.

Huge thanks to those who provided essential contributions and ...

2023-09-19T16:13:12Z

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Huge thanks to those who provided essential contributions and feedback:

Bas Westerbaan
Chris Peikert
Daniel Collins
Deirdre Connolly
John Schanck
Jon Millican
Jordan Rose
Karthik Bhargavan
Loïs Huguenin-Dumittan
Peter Schwabe
Rune Fiedler
Shuichi Katsumata
Sofía Celi
Trevor Perrin
Yo’av Rieck

Our PQXDH blog gives a general-audience overview of what we’re ...

2023-09-19T16:11:12Z

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Our PQXDH blog gives a general-audience overview of what we’re doing, and why it's so important.

If you’re already familiar with quantum computing and PQ cryptography, our technical whitepaper has specifications and details suitable for experts:

https://signal.org/docs/specifications/pqxdh/

Announcing PQXDH! The first step in post-quantum resistance for ...

2023-09-19T16:10:51Z

Announcing PQXDH! The first step in post-quantum resistance for the Signal Protocol, PQXDH protects your Signal calls & chats from potential future threats of breakthroughs in quantum computing. And it's already rolling out to Signal clients everywhere.

https://signal.org/blog/pqxdh/

Avoid accidental plot reveals and add some suspense to the ...

2023-08-17T16:39:21Z

Avoid accidental plot reveals and add some *suspense* to the everyday with spoiler effects.

Highlight text to put it behind spoiler animation. It’ll stay hidden until your friend taps on it to see what’s underneath.

Text formatting is now available on iOS, Android, and Desktop. ...

2023-08-14T17:05:13Z

Text formatting is now available on iOS, Android, and Desktop. Highlight the selected text and new vistas of personal expression await in bold, italics, strikethrough, and m o n o s p a c e.

Write now, send later. If you’re using Signal on an Android ...

2023-07-20T16:27:49Z

Write now, send later.

If you’re using Signal on an Android phone, you can type up a message and schedule it to send whenever you choose.

After over a decade spent creating Signal, Moxie has departed to ...

2023-06-15T17:15:56Z

In reply to nevent1q…q3le
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After over a decade spent creating Signal, Moxie has departed to focus on new efforts. As the founder of Signal, the work he did and the organization he built are the reason Signal exists. We are infinitely grateful. He remains a friend and a core part of the Signal legacy ❤️🙏

In 2020, Signal bootstrapped a small board, drawing on people ...

2023-06-15T17:15:28Z

In reply to nevent1q…mhml
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In 2020, Signal bootstrapped a small board, drawing on people close to Signal or directly involved. We are grateful to Moxie, Brian, and Meredith for working during this phase to grow and advise Signal. Meredith and Brian will remain on the Board for an interim period, before stepping off to focus on their leadership duties–Meredith as Signal’s President, and Brian staying on as Signal’s CEO, following a search.

Announcement! Signal is refreshing our board as we grow. We’re ...

2023-06-15T17:14:53Z

Announcement! Signal is refreshing our board as we grow. We’re delighted to welcome Katherine Maher, Amba Kak, and Jay Sullivan as Signal’s new Directors. Learn more here: https://signalfoundation.org/