WhatsApp may be the most popular messaging app in the world, but it has attracted many users in recent months thanks to an updated privacy policy that appears to change.
WhatsApp and Facebook responded to the hype by clarifying that data sharing isn’t all that different in practice, but millions of people continue to transfer communications to other super encrypted messaging apps like Telegram and Signal.
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1. Download and install the Signal app:
You must first download Signal (for free) from the respective app store. (Here’s a link for Android (opens in a new tab) and another for iOS (opens in a new tab).)
2. Enter your mobile number:
When you open the app, you will be asked to enter your phone number and a verification code.
3. Select a PIN code:
So you have to choose a PIN code of at least four digits. Your PIN may be longer and contain letters.
4. Add a username:
You can then set up your profile with your username. You must use at least one name, even if it doesn’t have to be your real name and it can also be an emoji. You can add a surname and a photo if you wish.
5. Start a chat:
From the home screen, you can start individual and group chats by tapping the pencil icon in the top right corner (iOS) or bottom right (Android). This will show existing contacts who are already on Signal or give you the option to invite new users.
How to transfer WhatsApp chat group to report
If you don’t have any WhatsApp group chats to switch to, tap Invite friends to tag and message.
But if you want to keep a WhatsApp group and engage everyone (usually) seamlessly in the same conversation without having to add people one by one, you’ll need to create. A new message window will appear.
1. Create a new signal group:
On the Contacts screen, tap New group. You can add members from your contacts or search for existing users by phone number.
2. Tap Skip:
Since you’re looking to invite a specific existing WhatsApp group and not just randomly inviting people from your existing Signal contacts, tap Skip in the top right corner (iOS) or bottom right corner (Android).
3. Name the new group:
You will then be asked to name a new group. Give it a memorable name, then tap Create.
4. Invite friends to a new group:
When your group is running, you may receive a series of pop-ups asking if you want to invite friends via the group link. Tap Enable and share the link.
5. Invite your WhatsApp group to join Signal:
Open the WhatsApp group chat and paste and send the signal link. This will allow members of your WhatsApp group to access a new signal group with one click. Note that this does not transfer chat history (although you can export a copy of your chats from WhatsApp to your device). It makes it easy to get everything in one place.
6. Add friends later:
To use the share link later, tap the Invite Friends button at the top of the chat. Tap your group icon at the top of the screen and go to Group Link> Share.
7. Manage the group link or disable it:
You can enable or disable a setting that requires an admin to approve new group members – a lot of work if you have a lot of contacts, but it’s worth it if you want to make sure your chats stay private. You can also edit the link or disable it later.
