Overview
- The iOS rollout lets users save and restore conversations and media if their device is lost or damaged.
- Backups are unlocked with a 64‑character recovery key generated on the device, and Signal cannot help if the key is lost.
- The free tier stores up to 100MB of text messages plus the past 45 days of photos, videos, GIFs, and files.
- A $1.99 per month plan backs up all text messages and up to 100GB of media beyond the 45‑day window.
- Backups are optional and run daily once enabled, with setup found under Settings > Backups > Setup > Enable Backups; Android got the feature in September, and desktop support with cross‑platform transfers is planned.