---
title: "Set Up Signal Capture Account in Android"
slug: "set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android"
updated: 2026-03-10T08:53:20Z
published: 2026-03-10T08:53:20Z
canonical: "docs.smarsh.com/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android"
---

> ## Documentation Index
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> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Set Up Signal Capture Account in Android

> **Applicable to End Users**

While setting up your Signal account in an Android device, you can back up chat history only to a local location on your device.

To set up Signal Capture installed on your Android device:

1. Tap the installed app (CM for SGNL) to open it.
2. Tap **CONTINUE**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-hqvgigzk.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) The app requests access to the following:
  - To send you notifications
  - To access your contacts
  - To make and manage phone calls ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-vzzj0mjh.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)
3. Tap **Next**.
4. Tap **Allow** to allow the app to access your contacts, send you notifications, and manage and make phone calls.

| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-ndo4zwng.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-8wslpzdv.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-5uen5ps1.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) |
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5. Enter your phone number and tap **Next**. ![Input phone number for verification, including country code for Israel.](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/signal-android-phone-number.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)A one-time PIN is sent to your phone number.
6. Enter the code and tap **Activate** to activate your account.

![Enter the one-time PIN sent via SMS or email to verify your account.](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/signal-android-code.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) A pop-up to verify your phone number appears.
7. Ensure that you have entered the correct phone number and tap **OK**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-uhis38vl.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) The app verifies that you are human.
8. Complete the verification as directed.

![A verification prompt asking users to confirm they are human by clicking a button.](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/signa;-android-human-1.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) > ![Interactive game to help a snail navigate a missing road to finish line.](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/signa;-android-human-2.png?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) A verification code is sent to your phone number or organization email, based on your organization's settings.
9. Enter the verification code received. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-0e5dcght.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)
10. Set up your profile and tap **Next**.
  - First name is mandatory.
  - Last name is optional. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-m8sy8l3o.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)
11. Create a PIN to secure your account. The PIN can be numeric or alphanumeric and must contain at least four characters.

| ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-on2hgre4.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) | ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-ol6sntf9.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D) |
| --- | --- |

> **Note**
> 
> If your PIN is not secure, you are prompted to set a stronger PIN.
> 
> ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/strong-pin.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)
12. Enter a PIN and tap **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-kagaep20.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)
13. Confirm your PIN and tap **Next**. ![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-tayn5d87.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)

The home screen of Signal Capture is displayed. You have successfully set up your account.

![](https://cdn.document360.io/20248637-fef6-4111-82b6-c3bf43c0155e/Images/Documentation/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android-image-wlwfb6g0.jpg?sv=2026-02-06&spr=https&st=2026-11-10T16%3A38%3A40Z&se=2026-11-10T17%3A38%3A40Z&sr=c&sp=r&sig=OGW%2Bo9DLgqkzL%2BMbF3aBk%2FRNbh0kSC23FPA27Mp9%2Bs8%3D)

### Video

Watch the video [here](https://smarsh.wistia.com/medias/zbbitkqsi6) for additional guidance.