How to send disappearing messages in WhatsApp - briefly?
To send disappearing messages in WhatsApp, you need to enable the "Disappearing Messages" feature in a chat. This setting makes messages sent within that chat disappear after seven days.
How to send disappearing messages in WhatsApp - in detail?
To send disappearing messages in WhatsApp, you can utilize the "Disappearing Messages" feature, which ensures that your messages will automatically delete after a set period of time. Here's a detailed guide on how to enable and use this feature:
For Individual Chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Chat: Choose the individual chat where you want to send disappearing messages.
- Access Chat Settings: Tap on the contact's name at the top of the screen to open the chat settings.
- Enable Disappearing Messages: Look for the "Disappearing Messages" option and tap on it. You will be given a choice between different durations (e.g., 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days). Select your preferred duration.
- Confirmation: Once you've selected the duration, WhatsApp will confirm that disappearing messages are enabled for that chat.
For Group Chats:
- Open WhatsApp: Launch the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Select Group Chat: Choose the group chat where you want to send disappearing messages.
- Access Group Settings: Tap on the group name at the top of the screen to open the group settings.
- Enable Disappearing Messages: Look for the "Disappearing Messages" option and tap on it. You will be given a choice between different durations (e.g., 24 hours, 7 days, or 90 days). Select your preferred duration.
- Confirmation: Once you've selected the duration, WhatsApp will confirm that disappearing messages are enabled for that group chat.
Important Notes:
- Admin Privileges: Only group administrators can turn on disappearing messages in a group chat.
- Message Backup: Even if disappearing messages are turned on, the recipient can still create a backup before the message vanishes.
- Media and Files: Disappearing messages also apply to photos, videos, and other files sent within the chat. They will be automatically deleted after the specified duration.
- Forwarded Messages: If you forward a disappearing message to a chat without this feature enabled, the message will not disappear in the recipient's chat.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your messages are temporary and will automatically delete after the chosen time period, providing an extra layer of privacy and security for your conversations on WhatsApp.