One of the best features of Signal is that you can use it on your desktop including Windows, macOS, Chrome OS, and Linux. I have been using Signal on my Chromebook and it has been a flawless experience so far. The interesting part is that Signal on Chromebook works independently. No matter if your smartphone is connected to the internet or it’s in the common WiFi network, Signal just works and maintains end-to-end encryption too. So if you want to install Signal on a Chromebook then go through our guide below.
- First of all, you need Linux support before you can install Signal on your Chromebook. So at the outset, you are unlikely to install Signal on school-issued Chromebooks. Nevertheless, go ahead and check if your Chromebook comes with Linux support and how to set it up.
sudo apt-get update && sudo apt-get upgrade -y
Finally, run the below command to install Signal on your Chromebook.
This is how Signal looks on a Chromebook. As I mentioned above, Signal works independently on Chromebook meaning you don’t need to be on a common WiFi network with the linked smartphone. Also, unlike WhatsApp, your linked smartphone does not require an active internet connection.
