Signal rolls out usernames that let you hide your phone number

Signal is rolling out a beta feature that lets users create usernames to connect without exposing their phone numbers, alongside an optional privacy setting to control who can find them by number; usernames include two digits, can be changed or removed, and are not shown on profiles, while phone numbers remain visible only to contacts who already have them. Due to iOS beta limits, users can join via the macOS Desktop beta linked to their iOS account.