tech2 Staff NewsJan 11, 2021 12:28:15 IST
WhatsApp recently updated their Terms of Service and privacy policy telling users how user data is handled by the platform, how businesses can use Facebook hosting services to store and manage it, and the company partners offered by Facebook cross integration Facebook company result. Many WhatsApp users are now looking for alternatives to the app in other end-to-end encrypted messaging like Telegram and Signal. Several users have begun to make the move, which they have recently done Signal the best free app on it App Store and Play Shop in India, crossing WhatsApp.
(Read also: WhatsApp privacy policy update: Concerned about privacy, users will look at another option like Signal, Telegram)
However, changing platforms often carry a legacy of losing your data on the platform. But apps like Signal make it easier to make this move. Here’s how to move your group conversations from WhatsApp to Signal.
Signal application
Many people have been wondering how they can move their group chairs from other apps to Signal, and Signal group links are a great way to start. Drop a group link into the chat app of your choice as if you were dropping a son on the way out. pic.twitter.com/q49DeZufBG
– Signal (@signalapp) 7 January 2021
How to move WhatsApp group chairs to Signal messaging app
Step 1: Open the Signal app, tap on three dots in the top right hand corner and create a group
Step 2: Go to Settings> group connection
Step 3: Turn on the toggle for Group connection and tap on “Share”
Step 4: Now open WhatsApp group chat and enter the group link
Now anyone with access to this link can chat in the Signal group created by the administrator. Signal appearing the administrator can disable the connection at any time. Not exactly WhatsApp, but the administrator can share this link on other apps to get the users on board.
Take a look at what you’ve done. 🇩🇪 pic.twitter.com/veljAlPmEU
– Signal (@signalapp) January 9, 2021