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title: "Setting Up Your Signal Capture Account"
slug: "setting-up-your-signal-capture-account"
status: "update"
updated: 2026-03-11T10:08:26Z
published: 2026-05-11T07:59:48Z
canonical: "docs.smarsh.com/setting-up-your-signal-capture-account"
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> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.smarsh.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Setting Up Your Signal Capture Account

After you install Signal Capture, set up your account to register your number and use the app.

- [Set Up Signal Capture Account in Android](/capture-mobile/docs/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-android)
- [Set Up Signal Capture Account in iOS](/capture-mobile/docs/set-up-signal-capture-account-in-ios)

> **Note**
> 
> - Each version of the CM for SGNL app expires *approximately* every *90 days*. You must upgrade to the latest version to avoid any disruptions and continue using the service.
> - If your phone has not connected to the Signal service for more than a year, you may need to re-activate the app.
> - If you have enabled a registration lock, the lock expires after seven days of inactivity, allowing you to create a new lock.