Can I switch my Beeper connection to on-device?
Yes. For supported chat networks, you can switch a Beeper Cloud connection to an on-device connection by removing the Beeper Cloud connection and reconnecting the account as an on-device connection. There is no instant toggle, and setup steps vary by app and chat network.
You can also mix Beeper Cloud and on-device connections on the same Beeper account. To learn how the two connection types differ, see Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud: What Goes to Beeper Servers?
Before you switch
Switching isn't always a one-to-one swap. Keep these in mind:
- Message history: Not all chat networks support importing historical messages. Review History Import to see what to expect for your chat network.
- Features: Not all on-device connections support the same features as Beeper Cloud for each chat network. Review the Beeper Chat Support Matrix before you switch.
How to switch to an on-device connection
- Open Settings in Beeper and go to your connected chat accounts.
- Select the account connected through Beeper Cloud and remove it.
- Add the same chat account again and choose the on-device connection option.
- Follow the on-screen steps to sign in. These vary by app and chat network.
- Send a test message to confirm your chats are syncing.
Good to know
Removing a connection only disconnects the account from Beeper. It doesn't delete your account on the chat network.
FAQs
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Is there a toggle to switch from Beeper Cloud to on-device?
No. There is no instant toggle. Remove the Beeper Cloud connection and reconnect the account as an on-device connection.
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Can I switch every chat network to on-device?
No. Only supported chat networks offer an on-device connection. Check the Beeper Chat Support Matrix to see which ones do.
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Will I lose my message history?
It depends on the chat network. Not all chat networks support importing historical messages. See History Import for details.
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Will on-device work the same as Beeper Cloud?
Not always. Some on-device connections don't support every feature available with Beeper Cloud. Compare them in the Beeper Chat Support Matrix.
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Can I use Beeper Cloud and on-device connections at the same time?
Yes. You can mix Beeper Cloud and on-device connections on the same Beeper account.
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Can I switch back to Beeper Cloud later?
Yes. Remove the on-device connection and reconnect the account through Beeper Cloud. See Beeper On-Device vs Beeper Cloud for more details.
🆘 Need More Help?
If you run into trouble switching your connection, please reach out to our Support Team by sending a bug report and we can take a look.