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

Signal usernames rolling out, to keep your phone number private

Signal usernames have long been inexplicably absent from the secure messaging app, requiring users to share their phone number with...

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.

Signal Launches Usernames To Keep Your Phone Number Private

New Delhi, Feb 21 (IANS) Encrypted messaging platform Signal is launching usernames for chats to keep your phone number private. As a new default, the phone number will no longer be visible to everyone in Signal. “People who have your number saved in their phone’s contacts will still see your phone number since they already know it,” the company said in a statement. You can now create a unique username that you can use instead (you will still ne…

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.

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...

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 …