Signal Secure Backups
2 days ago
- #Privacy
- #Backup
- #Signal
- Signal introduces secure backups to prevent loss of message history when a phone is lost or damaged.
- Secure backups are opt-in, end-to-end encrypted, and currently available in the latest Android beta.
- Free tier includes text messages and last 45 days of media; paid subscription ($1.99/month) extends media backup.
- Backups use a 64-character recovery key generated on-device, which users must store securely.
- Future plans include customizable backup locations and cross-platform encrypted message transfers.
- Signal prioritizes privacy, ensuring backups cannot be tied to user accounts or payment details.