TuxPick

Signal on Linux

Good news: Signal runs on Linux. It's the same app you use on Windows, and TuxPick installs it for you from Signal's official download.

Install Signal with TuxPick

Signal

Also on Windows

Signal's desktop app for private messaging, linked to your phone.

Installs from Signal's official download.

How to install on Ubuntu

  1. Press the install button above. TuxPick opens with the app already ticked. Add anything else you need.
  2. Download the installer file.
  3. Open a terminal with Ctrl Alt T, run the one line TuxPick shows you, and type your password when asked.

It works on Ubuntu 22.04 and 24.04, and on systems built on them like Zorin OS and Pop!_OS.