If you use Signal, you probably already know that the app is also available on Windows, Mac, and Linux, alongside Android and iOS. If not, you can follow our detailed guide on how to use Signal on desktop computers. You can link up to five secondary devices, including tablets, laptops, and desktops, to your Signal account. However, it still can only be controlled from one primary iPhone or Android device. Here, we will discuss how you can manage all linked devices in Signal and how to deactivate some (or all) of them if you want.
The process to manage or deactivate linked devices in Signal is fairly straightforward. In this article, we will take you through the process to ensure that you can easily manage linked devices in Signal. So without further delay, let me show you how to see and manage linked devices in Signal on iOS and Android devices.
- Manage Linked Devices in Signal on Android
- Manage Linked Devices in Signal on iPhone
Manage Linked Devices in Signal on Android
To deactivate linked devices in Signal, open the messaging app on your phone and tap on the menu button (three dots) at the top-right corner. Then select ‘Settings’ from the popup menu.
To unlink (deactivate) the chosen device, tap OK on the popup confirmation menu.
To deactivate linked devices from your iPhone, first tap on your profile icon at the top-left corner. Then, tap on Linked Devices.
Manage Linked Devices in Signal From Your iOS or Android Device
Signal has grown leaps and bounds of late following several celebrity endorsements and an ill-conceived privacy policy update from WhatsApp. While the Facebook-owned messaging app has since delayed the rollout due to massive public backlash, the damage is done. The controversial privacy policy has led to a significant increase in downloads of other secure messaging platforms, like Telegram and Signal.
