What is Signal best for?
Consider Signal if you want to communicate privately with contacts and small groups. Its main formats are Messages, groups, audio and video calls. Before choosing, keep this in mind: encryption does not protect an already compromised device or copies made by a recipient.
What is Signal ?
Signal is a messaging app for end-to-end encrypted individual chats, groups and calls. It complements public networks with private conversations.
What can you use it for?
Communicate privately with contacts and small groups.
A practical first step
Verify your contact through another channel before a sensitive conversation.
Before increasing your posting activity, observe a few accounts and define what you want to contribute. Your choice depends on your audience and available time.
Keep in mind
Encryption does not protect an already compromised device or copies made by a recipient.
Sources and checking
The overview draws on the service’s public information. Usage suggestions are an editorial synthesis. Features, access requirements and privacy options can vary by country, age and app version.
