Signal is rolling out a much-awaited feature: secure backups. Now, users can safely store and restore their message history, something that was impossible before without manually backing up or transferring messages across devices.
Signal's Secure Backup is Finally Here
Signal's new secure backup feature is now available in beta for Android users. The system automatically saves your messages in an encrypted format and updates backups every 24 hours. This ensures your conversations are protected and easy to recover.
Free users get up to 45 days of backup storage, giving them time to retrieve important chats. For extended storage, Signal charges $1.99 per month. This makes sense, considering the costs of server storage, especially for users with media-heavy conversations, such as photos