Proxy Support

If Signal is blocked in your country, use a proxy to get started with and continue using Signal on Android phones. All traffic remains opaque to the proxy operator.

Manage Automatically 

1. Update to Signal Android v5.3.12 or later
2. The app can automatically configure proxy support when you tap on a link or scan the QR code from any other app.

Manage Manually

1. Update to Signal Android v5.3.12 or later
2. If you just reinstalled Signal, tap Menu > Use proxy, enter the proxy address
3. If you have already registered Signal, tap Signal Settings > Data and Storage > Use proxy

How can I find a proxy address?

Note: We recommend that people share these addresses privately whenever possible.

1. Search Twitter, etc. for proxy links using the #IRanASignalProxy hashtag. 
2. Get a link or scan a QR code from your friends and family.
3. Set one up yourself using a server with ports 80 and 443 available and a domain name (or subdomain) that points to the server’s IP address. Follow steps from the blog post here.

How do I know if I am connected to a proxy?

	Connected a green check icon
	Connecting a black alert icon text that it is connecting
	Disconnected a red alert icon  a toast at the bottom of the home screen

What happens if my proxy is blocked?

There will be indicators that the proxy is disconnected and you will be unable to send or receive signal communication. Follow steps above to change your proxy address to one that is not blocked. As long as there are servers in the world, there is no limit to the number of Signal TLS Proxies that people can run.