Published 2 months ago

Signal's Adding Support for Usernames, Removing Phone Number Requirement

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Signal now allows users to pick custom usernames to connect with others. This is part of a beta rollout that follows a public test phase in a staging environment. Apple caps the total number of iOS beta testers, but you can get around this by signing up for the macOS Desktop beta.

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Signal's Adding Support for Usernames, Removing Phone Number Requirement

The secure texting app will let you start conversations without having to give out additional info.

2 months ago·New York, United States

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Signal-gebruikers kunnen telefoonnummer voortaan verbergen

Berichtendienst Signal introduceert gebruikersnamen, waardoor je niet langer je telefoonnummer hoeft te delen om te chatten. Ook gaat Signal het telefoonnummer van gebruikers niet meer standaard tonen aan personen die dat nummer niet in hun contactenlijst hebben opgeslagen.

2 months ago·Netherlands

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TechCrunch

Signal now lets you keep your phone number private with the launch of usernames

End-to-end encrypted messaging app Signal is launching usernames, the company announced today. Up until now, you have had to give someone your phone number to chat with them on Signal. Now, you can create a unique username that you can use instead. Usernames are currently launching in beta, and will be rolling out to all […] © 2024 TechCrunch. All rights reserved. For personal use only.

2 months ago·United States

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The Verge

Signal will soon let you share a username instead of your phone number

Illustration by Alex Castro / The Verge Signal is rolling out support for usernames on its encrypted messaging service over the next few weeks. The feature, which is still in beta, lets you add an optional username that will allow you to connect with others without sharing your phone number with them. You can create a username by heading to your settings and selecting “Profile.” After you create a unique username, you can generate a QR code or …

2 months ago·United States

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