# Signal Privacy Settings

Go to Settings.



## Account
- Create your PIN > Create a secure PIN (1234 or 0987 is not a secure pin. Create with at least 6-8 numbers.)
- After PIN is created, Registration Lock: On



## Linked devices
Remove any device you don't use.



## Chats
- Generate link previews: Off



## Notifications
- Show: No name or message



## Privacy

#### Disappearing messages
- Default timer for new chats: Select whatever suits you
- For enabling disappearing messages for existing chats: Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Disappearing messages

#### App security
- Screen lock: On
- Screen lock inactivity timeout: Enter whatever suits you
- Screen security: On
- Incognito keyboard: On

#### Advanced
- Always relay calls: On (Might reduce call quality)


## Verify safety number
Go to a particular chat > Click 3 dots > Conversation settings > View safety number

Compare the numbers or scan the code. If you and the other person has the same numbers, the session is secure.

Tap Mark as verified.