WhatsApp offers a number of powerful features to enhance privacy and user experience, but many users are still unaware of some of its useful tools. One such feature is that it allows you to automatically delete messages from the recipient’s chat within 24 hours.
While some people are already using it, many still don’t know how it works. So read on to find out how to set it up.
WhatsApp Feature: Automatically Delete Messages in 24 Hours
You can use WhatsApp’s Disappearing Messages feature to make your messages disappear from the other person’s chat within 24 hours. Before using it, you need to set how long messages will stay there before they are automatically removed.
How to Enable WhatsApp Disappearing Messages
Here’s the step-by-step procedure:
Open WhatsApp.
Tap the name of the contact you want to chat with.
Once inside the chat window, tap the three dots in the top right corner.
Select the “Disappearing Messages” option.
You’ll see three timer options:
- 24 hours
- 7 days
- 90 days
If you want your messages to disappear within 24 hours, select the 24-hour option. From then on, any message you send to that contact will automatically disappear after 24 hours.
This feature works for both individual chats and group chats, making it useful for privacy, temporary conversations, or sensitive information. If you often forget to delete old chats, this trick can be very helpful.