To leave a Signal group:
- Open the Signal app and go to the group chat you want to leave
- Tap on the group name at the top to open the group settings
- Scroll down and tap “Leave group”
- Confirm by tapping “Yes” when prompted
Once you leave, the group will be removed from your chat list. The group itself and the chat history will still exist for the remaining participants.
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How to Permanently Delete a Signal Group (as Admin)
To completely delete a Signal group as the admin:
- Open the group chat and tap on the group name
- Go to the member list and make sure “Admin” is shown next to your name
- Remove each member individually by tapping on their name and selecting “Remove from group”
- Once you are the only member left, tap the group name again
- Scroll down and tap “Block and leave” or “Leave group”
- Confirm by tapping “Block and leave” or “Yes”
This will delete the group chat and history for all participants. Non-admins cannot delete groups.
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Alternative: Mute, Archive, or Block
If you don’t have admin privileges, you cannot fully delete the group. However, you can:
- Mute notifications and archive the group chat
- Block the group to remove it from your chat list
- Block individual members to prevent contact
The group will still exist for other members.
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On Desktop
On the Signal desktop app:
- Open the group chat, click the 3 dots for options
- Select “Leave group” and confirm
You can also hold and delete the chat from your chat list. This removes the chat but does not delete the group.
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In summary, only admins can fully delete Signal groups. Regular members can only leave or block groups and chats. I hope this guide gives you the steps to remove yourself from Signal groups, or delete entire groups if you are the admin. Let me know if you have any other questions!
