Signal has launched secure message backups for iOS, enabling users to save and restore conversations and media in the event of device loss or damage.
The feature permits storage of up to 100MB of text messages and the past 45 days of photos, videos, GIFs, and files on its free tier. A monthly subscription of $1.99 extends backup capabilities to all text messages and up to 100GB of media beyond the 45-day limit. Signal initially introduced secure backups on Android devices in September, employing end-to-end encryption for message and media storage. Users access backups via a 64-character recovery key generated on their device; Signal alerts that it cannot assist with recovery if this key is lost.
Now available on iOS 😎 https://t.co/LGdHqHsdTW
— Signal (@signalapp) November 24, 2025
To activate secure backups, navigate to the Settings menu, then select Backups. Tap Setup, followed by Enable Backups, and record the recovery key. After confirming the recovery key, users can choose between the free or paid plans. Signal will then commence storing messages and media.
Signal intends to expand secure backups to its desktop application and will eventually facilitate encrypted message history transfers across Android, iOS, and desktop platforms.
