How to Link Signal App to Another Phone?

To link your Signal app to another phone, you'll need to use the linked devices feature within the Signal app. Here's how:

Steps to Link Signal to a New Phone

1. Open Signal Settings: On your current phone, open the Signal app.
2. Navigate to Linked Devices: Access the settings menu within the Signal app. Look for "Signal Settings" and then locate the "Linked Devices" option.
3. Initiate Linking:
   • If you have an Android phone, tap the "+" icon or similar to initiate linking.
   • If you have an iOS device, tap on "Link New Device."
4. Scan the QR Code: On your new phone install Signal, and when you first open it it should show a QR code to scan. Use your current phone to scan the QR code displayed on the new phone's Signal app.

Things to Remember

• Primary Device: The phone where you originally set up Signal is considered your primary device. You will use this phone to link other devices.
• Linked Devices: Linked devices are essentially additional ways to access your Signal messages and data. They do not replace your primary phone.
• Synchronization: Messages and other data are synced between linked devices and your primary phone. However, any changes made on a linked device will also sync with the primary device and other linked devices.
• Limitations: Not all features may be available on linked devices.

Practical Example

Imagine you have Signal set up on your primary Android phone and you want to use it on an iPad. You would:

1. Open Signal on your Android phone and go to Settings > Linked Devices.
2. Install Signal on your iPad and open it, and a QR code should appear on screen.
3. On your Android phone, tap the "+" and scan the QR code displayed on your iPad. Your iPad will now be linked.

By following these steps, you can easily use your Signal account across multiple phones or tablets, improving accessibility to your communications.