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Signal users will soon be able to save end-to-end encrypted backups of their chat history in a secure archive, making it possible to restore your conversations even if you lose your device. While text message and limited media backups will be free, the platform is also offering longer-term media storage as its first paid feature.

Secure backups are available now to users running the latest Android beta, with a full public release to those on iOS and desktop coming "soon." You'll see the opt-in for secure backups in your Signal Settings menu upon rollout.

Signal's backup plans

With secure backups, anyone will be able to

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