Using Command Line Options in Signal Desktop: A Comprehensive Guide

Many users have adopted Signal for their desktop, but are you aware that you can unlock hidden functionalities using command line parameters for Signal Desktop? Indeed, today we’ll explore various options at your disposal.

Exploring Signal Desktop Command Line Options

How to Utilize Signal Desktop Command Line Options

1. Find the Signal Desktop shortcut on your computer.
2. Right-click on the shortcut and select Properties.
   

   

3. In the Target field, append the command line options outside of the quotation marks.
   

   

4. After adding your options, click Apply and then OK.

Alternatively, you can access the command line directly:

1. Press Windows + R to open the Run dialog, then type cmd.
   

   

2. You will need to change to the Signal Desktop directory. Replace with your actual Windows username using the command: cd C:\Users\<YourUsername>\AppData\Local\Programs\signal-desktop\
   

   

3. Type signal-desktop but refrain from executing it just yet.
4. Append the command line options you wish to use, then hit Enter to launch the application.

Available Command Line Options for Signal Desktop

• –enable-dev-tools – Activates the Developer Tools panel, adding a menu bar shortcut for easy access.
• –enable-gpu – Activates GPU acceleration.
• –use-tray-icon – Shows Signal in the system tray and minimizes the app to the tray instead of closing it.
• –user-data-dir – Allows the creation of a new instance of the client, complete with distinct user data, ideal for multiple profiles on the same device.
• –start-in-tray – Initiates the application minimized to the system tray.
• –disable-ipv6 – Disables IPv6, though this is unverified.
• –prod – Unknown functionality.
• –watch– Unknown functionality.

Despite the limited number of command line options for Signal Desktop, they are easily accessible and worth exploring. Don’t hesitate to download Signal Desktop and try these options for yourself.

Please be aware that issues like the Signal Desktop Database error could arise, and restoring backups on Signal Desktop may prove challenging.