How to Delete Messages on Snapchat Permanently
Snapchat is a popular social media platform known for its ephemeral nature, where messages and photos disappear after being viewed. However, there may be instances where you want to delete messages permanently to ensure privacy or free up space on your device. In this article, we will guide you through the process of deleting messages on Snapchat permanently.
1. Deleting Individual Messages
To delete individual messages on Snapchat, follow these steps:
1. Open the Snapchat app and navigate to the chat conversation where you want to delete the message.
2. Long press on the message you want to delete until a menu appears.
3. Tap on the “Delete” option, and the message will be removed from your chat.
2. Deleting Multiple Messages
If you want to delete multiple messages at once, you can do so by following these steps:
1. Open the Snapchat app and navigate to the chat conversation.
2. Tap on the chat bubble icon at the top of the screen to expand the chat options.
3. Select “Clear Chat” from the menu.
4. Confirm your choice by tapping “Yes” to delete all messages in the conversation.
3. Deleting Messages from a Specific Sender
To delete messages from a specific sender, follow these steps:
1. Open the Snapchat app and navigate to the chat conversation.
2. Tap on the chat bubble icon at the top of the screen to expand the chat options.
3. Select “Messages” from the menu.
4. Find the sender you want to delete messages from and tap on their name.
5. Tap on the “Delete” option, and the messages from that sender will be removed from your chat.
4. Deleting Messages from Your Chat Archive
If you have archived messages on Snapchat, you can delete them by following these steps:
1. Open the Snapchat app and tap on the chat icon at the bottom right corner.
2. Scroll down and tap on “Archived Chats.”
3. Find the chat conversation you want to delete messages from and tap on the chat bubble icon.
4. Tap on the “Clear Chat” option, and the messages will be removed from your chat archive.
5. Deleting Messages from Your Story
To delete messages from your Snapchat Story, follow these steps:
1. Open the Snapchat app and tap on the camera icon at the bottom left corner.
2. Select the “My Story” option.
3. Swipe left to view your stories.
4. Tap on the message you want to delete.
5. Tap on the “Delete” option, and the message will be removed from your Story.
By following these steps, you can delete messages on Snapchat permanently. Remember that once a message is deleted, it cannot be recovered, so make sure you are certain before proceeding.
