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# Signal Privacy Settings
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Go to Settings.
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## Account
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- Create your PIN > Create a secure PIN (1234 or 0987 is not a secure pin. Create with at least 6-8 numbers.)
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- After PIN is created, Registration Lock: On
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## Linked devices
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Remove any device you don't use.
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## Chats
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- Generate link previews: Off
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## Notifications
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- Show: No name or message
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## Privacy
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#### Messaging
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- Read receipts: Off
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- Typing indicators: Off
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#### Disappearing messages
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- Default timer for new chats: Select whatever suits you
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- For enabling disappearing messages for existing chats: Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Disappearing messages
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#### App security
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- Screen lock: On
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- Screen lock inactivity timeout: Enter whatever suits you
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- Screen security: On
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- Incognito keyboard: On
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#### Payments
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- Payment lock: On
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#### Advanced
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- Always relay calls: On (Might reduce call quality)
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## Verify safety number
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Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Chat settings > View safety number
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Compare the numbers or scan the code. If you and the other person has the same numbers, the session is secure.
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Tap `Mark as verified`.
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