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Signal (Desktop)

Fast, simple, secure. Privacy that fits in your pocket

Version 8.32.0 · by Open Whisper Systems

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Official site: signal.org

About Signal (Desktop)

Signal is an encrypted communications application. It uses the Internet to send one-to-one and group messages, which can include files, voice notes, images and videos, and make one-to-one voice and video calls.

## Features

- Send high-quality group, text, voice, video, document, and picture messages anywhere in the world without SMS or MMS fees

- Crystal-clear voice and video calls to people who live across town, or across the ocean, with no long-distance charges

- Signal messages and calls are always end-to-end encrypted

- Keeps your chat history tidy with messages that you can set to disappear

- Free for everyone

## Package parameters

- `/NoAutoUpdate` - Block `updates.signal.org` via hosts file to prevent automatic update

- `/NoProxy` - Do not set system proxy

- `/NoTray` - Do not use tray icon

- `/NoShortcut` - Do not create shortcut icon on the desktop

**Please Note**: This is an automatically updated package. If you find it is out of date by more than a day or two, please contact the maintainer(s) and let them know [here](https://github.com/mkevenaar/chocolatey-packages/issues) that the package is no longer updating correctly.

How to install Signal (Desktop)

  1. Click Download — the developer's official website opens in a new tab.
  2. Download the latest version there and run it. Choose Custom/Advanced where offered, and skip any bundled extras.
  3. Prefer the command line? With Chocolatey you can install and update it with: choco install signal-desktop
  4. Open Signal (Desktop) once it finishes installing.
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Frequently asked questions

Is Signal (Desktop) free to download?

Yes. The Download button sends you to signal.org, the developer's official site, where Signal (Desktop) is available to download. Grabware doesn't host or modify any files.

What is the latest version of Signal (Desktop)?

The version listed here is 8.32.0, published /Date(1792. The developer's site always has the newest release.

How do I install Signal (Desktop) from the command line?

With Chocolatey, run: choco install signal-desktop. This installs it from the official source and keeps it updated.

Is Signal (Desktop) safe?

Signal (Desktop) downloads directly from the developer. As always, scan the installer with your antivirus and choose Custom setup to skip any bundled extras.

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