I really like to have an automatic signature on my text messages. It prevents people from saying “Who is this?”. Add a signature to your text messages using these steps.
Option 1 – Stock Android Messages App
Some versions of the Messages app will have this setting. Unfortunately, it’s not available on many. In that case, you will need to use Option 2.
- Open the “Messages” app.
- Press the “Menu” located at the upper-right corner of the screen.
- Choose “Settings“.
- Tap “Add signature to messages” to enable text message signatures, then tap “Edit signature text“.
- Type your desired signature, then select “OK“.
Your signature will now be automatically added to each text message you send.
Option 2 – Handcent Next SMS
The Handcent app is a robust third-party text messaging app. Download and install the app, and you can add a text message signature with these steps.
- Tap “Inbox” in the upper-left corner and switch it to “More“.
- Select “Settings“.
- Select “All“.
- Scroll down and select “Send message settings“.
- Check “Enable signature“.
- Tap “Personal signature“.
- Set the signature that you would like to use at the end of your messages, then select “Confirm“.
Option 3 – Carrier Messaging App
Some carriers will include a messaging app of their own that may have a signature feature. For example, Verizon includes a “Message+” app with their phones that has a signature setting under “Menu” > “Settings” > “Enable Signature“, then tap “Auto Signature“.
Doug Hamilton says
April 11, 2019 at 2:52 pmMoto G6 w/ Oreo does not allow signature in basic app. HOWEVER, the suggestions function during text entry can be gamed by making up a special word such as “-BobJones”. Because the system learns, every time after that when you start a word as “-Bo”, the suggestion will appear “-BobJones” which you can select with one tap. Good Luck!
Mary Ann Smith says
March 18, 2019 at 1:57 pmIt will only let me type one line. I wanted to add email and phone number.
Pami Clayton says
March 4, 2019 at 7:28 amNone of this works for my new phone…I want to add a signature to my messages on my LG stylo 4
Linda Cook says
January 22, 2019 at 1:36 amI also want my signature on all my out going texts .. other android phone I have had had in the past did have that option but my Motto 5g plus does not at all …I have searched and searched..asked every help formm. Read my phone manule 100 times. Is there a way to add your signature to your messages on the Moto e 5g plus? And if so HOW PLEASE?? THANK YOU
Jon Branen says
January 7, 2019 at 7:38 pmEvidently the newer version of android messaging to longer supports the add a signature feature. I just purchased a new phone in December 2018 and that function does not appear under the settings sub-menu as stated. I know it did on my older android as you stated in your answer. There may be another way to get a signature, but so far I have not found it.
Eugene says
December 31, 2018 at 7:21 pmAndroid J3 nothing works E
Marina Finch says
December 30, 2018 at 1:51 pmNo. I dont have a menu on my apps . all I want is that my name shows u called signature?p when I text someone. Is that called “signature”?
Rick says
October 16, 2018 at 11:43 amNo such option on the Moto android either on the Pure of x4
Fredel says
February 10, 2018 at 12:50 amI have LG Aristo and nothing you said worked.
Latisha says
December 13, 2017 at 5:41 amNo it dint not help cause I can’t find anything to install my signature messages for my text messages so what else can I do to let others know it’s me texting them?
Dak says
March 10, 2017 at 5:01 pmCannot find signature add for texts S7
Angel Bureau says
February 27, 2017 at 8:51 pmhow do i remove my signature from my text i dont have the option to edit signature i have samsung s7
Teebee1 says
February 13, 2017 at 8:59 pmI have no found an ‘add signature’ option for my S7. I took a picture of my signature and chose the picture as my backdrop. Now my name is at the bottom of all messages
CC Norrell says
February 13, 2017 at 3:24 amWhen I click on my ”messages” it opens up all of my texts messages. There is no ”menu” at the upper right corner. Don’t know how to get to settings and there is no option to ”add signature to messages”or ”edit signature text” And no ”ok” option….
Becky C says
February 9, 2017 at 2:42 pmHello, I have a Turbo 2 Android. When I install the Handcent Next SMS app there is no icon in my apps on my phone. Once I install it, where do I find the icon? Thanks
GeoJ-- says
February 7, 2017 at 1:12 pmContrary to your instructions above, when I open the Text Messaging App, there is no “MENU” located in the upper right-hand corner. I have ATT and it says “More” in the upper right-hand corner, and none of the options include menu/settings/or signature!!
So Now what? :)
Valentina says
February 3, 2017 at 10:03 pmDoes Galaxy s7 have a signature text?
Leslie G Zapata says
January 27, 2017 at 10:24 amThese directions are no good for a Samsung S7 Active. Can you explain the directions please?
Alexius says
January 11, 2017 at 9:35 amI have a Samsung Galaxy j3 and I cany so signature text up here ,Can anyone help ?
Eila Goss says
December 7, 2016 at 6:46 amIs it possible to get a signature on my Samsung J3 texts please
Ayhaney says
October 22, 2016 at 5:46 pmGalaxy 7 does5have signature settings unless it’s buried. All it has is CB number
Android Guy says
September 26, 2016 at 3:31 pmi still remember how hard it was for me to find something like that for my S1 back then…
lulu says
September 20, 2016 at 8:45 pmI can’t remove my signature on my phone. Help !