More than WhatsApp: How Signal now lets you link account with multiple devices
Last Updated: 2026-08-05 11:52:18
Signal messaging app is now following in the footsteps of WhatsApp by offering users to link their account across multiple devices. Linked devices make you use WhatsApp on desktop, mobile and iPads. Signal is making itself cross-platform and you can even sync all the messages between these devices.
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Signal now allows linking accounts across multiple devices.- Available on Android and iOS, it syncs messages.
- This follows the recent username feature for privacy.
The platform has confirmed the new update this week for Android users that enables linking accounts from Android phone to an Android tablet. The company also pointed out that the work done behind the scenes in beta has ensured the interface looks good on large devices too.
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Signal gets linking devices on Android and iOS: How it works
The Signal Android version 8.20 app is getting the new update from the company. You can go to the Settings of your account where the link devices option will now show up and you can start the process by linking the account across devices.
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The platform gives users the option to transfer all the messages and history and up to 45 days of saved media. You can also avoid that part and simply go ahead with the linking process. Signal assures the link device feature works in a fully end-to-end encrypted environment and is built on the same link-and-sync platform that the company brought last year for desktop and iPad users.
The company also mentions that the big screen app is still a work in progress with elements like Settings, in-app camera and keyboard shortcuts missing.
Signal iOS v8.22 is available on the App Store and you can get the new update for upgraded link feature across devices.
The new update comes a few weeks after Signal made it possible to use accounts with usernames and help people keep their privacy even better on the platform.
You don’t need to share phone numbers with people anymore, and many people have asked Signal to make this available for a long time. These usernames can be used to find you on the platform and unless someone has your number in their contact list, they will only see that ID after you make the change.