How does disappearing messages on WhatsApp work?

  • 24 hours, seven days, 90 days Individual chat basis or all chats Admins only for group chats

What should you watch out for?

  • Previews Replies Screenshots Backups

What about photos and media?

  • Saved by default

How to enable or disable disappearing messages

  • Open WhatsApp Open the individual chat  Tap on the contact’s name at the top Select Disappearing Messages  Tap Continue (if prompted) Select on or off

How to enable or disable disappearing messages for all chats

  • Open WhatsApp Tap on Settings Tap on Account Tap on Privacy Tap on Default Message Timer Select 24 hours, 7 days or 90 days

How to enable or disable disappearing messages on a group chat

  • Open WhatsApp Open the group chat  Tap on the group name at the top Select Disappearing Messages  Tap Continue (if prompted) Select on or off

How to enable disappearing messages on Web and Desktop

  • Open WhatsApp Web/App Open the individual chat or group Tap on the contact or group name at the top Select Disappearing Messages  Tap Continue (if prompted) Select on or off