The latest Signal beta will let you register for a Signal account without a phone number as long as you're okay paying a one-time fee.

  • Signal’s new beta introduces numberless registration for new users.

  • It costs a one-time fee of $3, which is paid anonymously and not linked to your Signal account.

  • It also adds support for two-factor authentication for numberless accounts.

  • LastYearsIrritant@sopuli.xyzEnglish
    6·
    23 hours ago

    Registering without a phone number is easy, but users must store their ID and password safely in a password manager. Since no phone number is attached to the account, if a user loses either the ID or the password, they will be completely locked out and have no way to regain access. The app now also supports adding two-factor authentication for numberless accounts.

    After registration, users can create a username to share with others. They can also opt not to create one. However, in that case, they can only participate in chats they initiate, because other users will have no way to search for them to start a conversation.