Who is Note to Self?

• This contact entry is a chat to send messages to yourself.
• Use this feature to jot down a note for yourself to review later or to share messages and files with your linked devices. 
• All messages in Note to Self are end-to-end encrypted Signal messages.
• Yes, you can send disappearing messages to yourself. The timer starts immediately.

Here's how to start a Note to Self on:

• Android
• iOS
• Desktop

 

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Android

1. In Signal, tap compose  to view your Signal contact list.
2. Search and select the contact entry Note to Self.
3. Tap Signal message to type a message or  to select a file.
   
4. Tap the blue send icon with a closed lock  to send.

 

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iOS

1. In Signal, tap compose  to view your Signal contact list.
2. Search and select the contact entry Note to Self.
3. Tap New Message to type a message or  to select a file.
   
4. Tap  to send. 

 

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Desktop

1. In Signal, select Search: 
   
2. Enter the contact entry Note to Self.
3. Select the chat. It will appear in the right pane.
4. Select Send a message to type a message or  to select a file.
   
5. To send, press Enter.