<aside> ⚠️ Messages that expire are permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.

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Android

Global message timer

Global message timer sets an expiration timer for all messages within the app. To enable a global message timer:

1. Tap the menu icon.
2. Tap Settings.
3. Tap "Global disappearing messages".
4. Set your time limit.

Individual message timer

To enable an individual conversation message timer:

1. In a conversation, tap the timer icon 🕕
2. Set your time limit.

iOS

Global message timer

Global message timer sets an expiration timer for all messages within the app. To enable a global message timer:

1. Tap the menu icon.
2. Tap Global message timer.
3. Set your time limit.

Individual message timer

To enable an individual conversation message timer: