How to Manage Signal Notifications on Windows 11

This article explains how to turn “Notifications” on or off in the Signal desktop app on Windows 11.

Signal is a cross-platform popular messaging app. It allows users to send and receive encrypted messages, make voice and video calls, and share files from their devices, including computers.

When you install and set up the Signal Desktop app, you can choose to have it open automatically when you log in to your computer. The app also allows you to turn on or off call relay through Signals’ servers to avoid revealing your IP address, turn disappearing messages on or off, change notification content settings, turn notifications sounds on or off, and more.

The Singal desktop app also lets you turn notifications on or off. Notifications are integrated with Windows’ notifications and display a banner in the Notification Center when a new message arrives.

You may want to turn notifications on or off in the Signal desktop app for various reasons. For example, if you find the notifications too distracting or overwhelming, you may turn them off.

On the other hand, if you want to stay up-to-date with new messages and calls, you may choose to turn them on.

Turn notifications on or off in the Signal desktop app

As mentioned above, users can turn notifications on or off in the Signal desktop app on Windows. This allows you to hide distracting notifications or never miss important events.

Here’s how to do it.

First, launch the app by clicking the Start menu and selecting it on the All Apps list.

You can also launch the app from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow.

When the app opens, click File and select Preferences ( CTRL + , ) on the menu. You can also get the Preferences window by clicking the Settings (gear) button at the bottom left.

On the Preferences window, select Notifications on the left menu. Select the “Push notification sounds” and “In-chat message sound” tiles on the right.

Then, check the boxes next to the following settings to turn on notifications in Windows.

• Enable notifications
• Show notifications for calls

To disable notifications, uncheck both boxes.

If you enable notifications, you can also turn on the options below to help avoid missing important events:

• Draw attention to this window when a notification arrives
• Include musted chats in badge count

That should do it!

Conclusion:

• This article provided a detailed guide on managing notifications in the Signal desktop app on Windows 11, allowing users to tailor their experience to suit their preferences.
• By following the steps outlined in this post, users can easily turn notifications on or off and also explore additional optional features to enhance their interaction with the app.
• The ability to configure notifications in the Signal desktop app empowers users to maintain focus or stay informed based on their specific needs and preferences.
• For further assistance or to contribute additional insights, readers are encouraged to use the comments section below the article.