How to manage notifications on the Signal secure-messaging app on a computer or mobile device
You can manage notifications on Signalto choose how you want your message alerts to look and sound.
Signal is a secure, end-to-end encrypted messaging app that allows users to manage notifications in the desktop, Android, and iPhone apps.
Signalâs secure-messaging app has a number of useful features, such as the ability to customize message notifications â which, like Signalâs end-to-end encryption, can help protect your privacy. You can manage your notification settings on all versions of Signal: PC, Mac, Android, and iPhone.
Signalâs notification management settings are relatively extensive compared to some other messaging apps, but hereâs a succinct guide to get you started.
How to manage notifications on Signal using the desktop app
Open the Signal app and sign in.
Click on your profile icon in the upper left corner of the screen, then click âPreferences.âđ·
Almost all of your notification settings can be managed from the pop-up that appears. For example, you can choose to disable notifications altogether, or remove name and content from notifications for increased privacy.đ·
The only notification management setting that canât be controlled via Preferences is muting specific conversations. To do so, tap on the conversation you wish to mute, then tap the icon resembling three horizontal dots. Finally, tap âMute notificationsâ and then tap the duration for which you wish to mute the conversation
How to manage notifications on Signal using the Android app
Open the Signal app and sign in.
Tap on your profile icon, located in the upper left corner of the screen.đ·
Tap on âNotifications.âđ·
From this screen, you can toggle notification settings for most Signal functions. For example, you can choose what information displays in each notification, and the sounds each alert makes.đ·
If you want to mute a specific conversation, tap on the conversation you wish to mute, then tap on the name of your contact at the top of the screen. Finally, tap âMute notificationsâ and tap on the duration for which you wish to mute the conversation. You can also set custom notification settings for a particular conversation by tapping âCustom notificationsâ instead.
How to manage notifications on Signal using the iPhone app
Open the Signal app and sign in.
To change general Signal notification settings, tap on your profile icon located in the upper left corner of the screen, then tap âNotifications.â Here, you can choose your message sounds, notification content, and more.đ·
To silence a conversation or set custom sound for a specific conversation, tap on that specific conversation, then tap on your contactâs name on the top of the screen. Then, tap âMuteâ to mute the conversation or tap âMessage Soundâ to set a custom notification sound.
The Signal app is developed by the Signal Foundation, a non-profit organization founded by donations.
Signal also has other built-in features around privacy.
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