Explain please: how to add a new contact in Signal without exchanging phone numbers? (lemmy.world)

submitted 1 year ago by NemoWuMing@lemmy.world to c/signal@lemmy.ml

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When I tap "invite friends", it's only to email a link to the app download webpage

When I tap the pencil button, it only allows me to send a message to an existing contact

I am missing a step, where is it?

Thank you

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[-] b72@lemmy.ml 5 points 1 year ago

If they’ve set a username and will give you that, you can add them without needing or seeing their phone number. They could also give you the QR code for their account.

[-] NemoWuMing@lemmy.world 2 points 1 year ago

Ah! It was well hidden but now I know. Thank you!!

[-] b72@lemmy.ml 2 points 1 year ago

You’re very welcome!

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