Did you switch to Signal? That is how easy you can create groups on this platform, both on Android, iOS and PC.
Signal is a instant messaging app very interesting that it has functionalities and settings more than attractive to users. Also, in terms of security and privacy, it is one of the best alternatives to consider.
However, this time we will talk about the Groups on Signal and how you can get the most out of it to this feature within the app. If you want to know everything related to it, keep reading this article.
How to create groups in Signal
What are groups in Signal and how do they work?
Like other applications of this type such as WhatsApp or Telegram, groups are conversations where it is possible to have a large number of people to exchange messages, files, links, photos, videos and much more.
This is how groups work in Signal
Now in Signal, the groups have a very important peculiarity and that is that there are two types or categories: "new group" Y "Old group". Next, we will tell you more about each of them and their main characteristics.
What is a new group on Signal?
When we talk about a new Signal group we mean a private group based on a new technology that offers a much richer group experience. That is, the system does not save any type of record making it one more platform private and secure.
Within their outstanding features, we found that:
This is what we mean when we say "new Signal group"
- You can send an invitation to join using a link or QR code.
- Carry out mentions to other members of the group.
- Manage and control as administrator for remove participants.
- Manage and control the edit group information and counter for messages that expire.
- Manage and control the approval for the entry of new members to the group through a link.
- Limit up to 1,000 participants.
What is an old group in Signal?
In this type of groups you will not see common characteristics that you can see in "New groups", for example you will not have access to the mentions and the administrator (a). However, like the previous case, it offers all the best and most updated in technology, privacy and security.
How to create a group in Signal
If you're Signal user, you have the possibility of create groups from any device, no matter what Android, iOS or PC. However, the process for each of them is different and not all have the same characteristics. We tell you in detail what each one consists of.
In Signal it is possible to create a group, both on Android, iOS or PC
How to create a Signal group on Android
Before learning to create a Signal group on Android, It is important that you know that within this operating system, you have the possibility of accessing three types of groups: "New group", "Old Group" Y "MMS group not secure".
New group
- The new groups guarantee full privacy in communication.
- All messages are sent via WiFi connection or mobile data.
- You can invite other users through a group link or by scanning a QR code.
- Allows you to make mentions to other users within the group.
- Only the administrator / s can modify group information and the disappearing message counter.
- Only the administrator / s can remove other participants.
- Before writing a message, it will indicate a message in the chat that says: "Signal message".
- When you send a message the icon will turn to a color blue and a padlock in closed mode when you write a message.
Old group
- The old groups guarantee full privacy in communication.
- All messages are sent via WiFi connection or mobile data.
- Any participant can edit name or the group avatar.
- Anyone can add new participants To the group.
- Before writing a message, it will indicate a message in the chat that says: "Signal message".
- When you send a message the icon will turn to a color blue and a padlock in closed mode when you write a message.
Group MMS not secure
- Unlike new group Y old group. Communication in this case - As the name implies - is very insecure.
- The messages are sent through the telephone provider, so they are priced according to the rate of each operator.
- Allows up to 10 participants in new groups.
- It is not possible to modify the names of the group or the participants after the group is closed.
- Before writing a message, it will indicate a message in the chat that says: "Not secure message".
- When you send a message the icon will be gray and a padlock in open mode after writing a message.
Steps to create a chat group in Signal
- Go to the app "Signal> Compose> New group".
Creating a group chat on Signal is very easy. These are the steps.
- Select the group participants from your contact list or by adding their phone number and press "Next".
- Choose the type of group. Unsecured MMS Groups - Old Group - New Group.
- Add the name of the group.
- Then click on "Create".
Select some contacts, choose the type of group and press "Create"
How to create a Signal group on iOS
If you have a device with iOS operating system, you have the possibility to create two types of groups: new group and old group. To do this, you must:
In the iOS operating system it is also possible to create a Signal group
- Go to the app "Signal> Compose> New group".
- Select group participants from your contact list or adding your phone number and press "Next".
- Choose the type of group. Unsecured MMS Groups - Old Group - New Group.
- Add the name of the group.
- Then click on "Create".
- Before you can write to the group, one of the participants you invited must accept the request.
How to create a Signal group in Desktop
In case of using Signal from a computer, unfortunately the option to create or manage groups, so you should create them from a mobile device with the operating systems mentioned above.
Keep in mind that when using Signal Desktop:
Can I create a Signal group from a computer?
- All groups are private and messages are sent using Internet connection.
- You can receive messages from "New Groups and Old Groups".
- You cannot perform mentions to participants of the group.
This way you can start create and manage the different groups that Signal offers you according to your needs and from the device you have at your disposal quickly and safely.
Information thanks to | Signal support
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