

Let’s take a brief look at some of this program’s salient features before we get into that. This article will explore a method that will allow us to use the desktop version of Signal on Chrome OS. If you’ve got a Chromebook and have been meaning to install this app on your device, let this guide pave the way for you. The broad consensus has made up their mind to move to alternative chat messengers, and Signal is sure to be coming out on top in this regard. Also successfully authenticated and connected to your Signal account.To update you on a bit of background here, the number of downloads for Signal has tripled ever since WhatsApp has decided to revamp its privacy policy – one that would share every user’s data with Facebook, including profile photo, contact details, pictures, and more. This tutorial helped you to install the Signal desktop application on Ubuntu 20.04 Linux system. Also connected application with your Signal account. You have successfully installed the Signal application on the Ubuntu system. Choose a name for your Linked Device and select Finish.Tap the Android + with blue circle (Android) or Link New Device (iOS).Click profile image to open Settings > Linked devices.Follow below steps to connect Signal Desktop application: To connect application with your Signal account, scan above QR code from Signal application on your mobile. You will see the launch icon in the below screenshotĭuring the first start, a QR code will be displayed on the application screen. Search for Signal application under Activities. Connect Signal Desktop ApplicationĪs you have installed the Signal application on your Ubuntu desktop system. This will install the Signal desktop application on your Ubuntu system. Open a terminal as sudo user and type: sudo snap install signal-desktop The Ubuntu 20.04 systems have default Snapd install and recommended for packages installation. Signal application is available as a snap package for Linux systems. You must have Ubuntu Desktop system access with sudo privileged account. This tutorial helps you to how to install a Signal desktop on Ubuntu 20.04 LTS Linux system. To create a new account, install the Signal application on your Android or iOS device and create a new account. In order to your Signal desktop application, You must have signup for the Signal application with your mobile number.
