How to Verify Your Contacts in Signal on Android
Open Signal., Select a contact to open a chat., Tap ⁝., Tap Conversation settings. , Tap Verify safety numbers., Compare the numbers on both devices., Verify the QR code.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Signal.
It’s the blue-and-white keyhole icon, typically found on your home screen.
If you don’t see it there, look in the app drawer.
The person you’re verifying must also complete these steps on their device. -
Step 2: Select a contact to open a chat.
You can do this by tapping a conversation in the list, or tap the pencil icon to select a new contact. , It’s at the top-right corner of the chat. ,, Now you will see a QR code, as well as several columns of numbers.
These numbers are unique to every conversation you have on Signal., The numbers should match exactly. , Here’s how:
Tap the QR code on one device.
This opens a camera screen.
Line up the other QR code in the camera screen to snap a photo.
If a green check mark appears on the device that snapped the photo, the verification was successful.
If something's wrong with the encryption key, you’ll see a red X.
If you see a red X, avoid using Signal to discuss sensitive topics with this person until the problem is resolved. -
Step 3: Tap ⁝.
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Step 4: Tap Conversation settings.
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Step 5: Tap Verify safety numbers.
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Step 6: Compare the numbers on both devices.
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Step 7: Verify the QR code.
Detailed Guide
It’s the blue-and-white keyhole icon, typically found on your home screen.
If you don’t see it there, look in the app drawer.
The person you’re verifying must also complete these steps on their device.
You can do this by tapping a conversation in the list, or tap the pencil icon to select a new contact. , It’s at the top-right corner of the chat. ,, Now you will see a QR code, as well as several columns of numbers.
These numbers are unique to every conversation you have on Signal., The numbers should match exactly. , Here’s how:
Tap the QR code on one device.
This opens a camera screen.
Line up the other QR code in the camera screen to snap a photo.
If a green check mark appears on the device that snapped the photo, the verification was successful.
If something's wrong with the encryption key, you’ll see a red X.
If you see a red X, avoid using Signal to discuss sensitive topics with this person until the problem is resolved.
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