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

Summary by Ground News

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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Engadget

Signal usernames will keep your phone number private

You'll soon be able to create a unique username on Signal, which you can share with others via a link or QR code, instead of your phone number.

1 year ago·United States

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cnet

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.

1 year ago·New York, United States

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Gizmodo

Signal's New Usernames Will Let You Can Keep Your Phone Number Private

For those who care about digital privacy, few apps are more beloved than Signal. For years, the end-to-end encrypted messenger has offered some of the best privacy protections on the web. Strong encryption, zero subscription fees, and virtually no data collection? What’s not to like? Read more...

1 year 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 …

1 year ago·United States

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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.

1 year ago·United States

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