Send a self-deleting message

Self-deleting messages are messages that automatically disappear from conversations when the timer you set for them runs out. You can set a timer for texts, pictures, audio, videos, links, documents, and pings. Self-deleting messages are available in 1:1 and group conversations.

• On desktop (macOS and Windows) or on Wire for Web:

  To send a self-deleting message:

  1. Select the timer icon in the conversation:
     
     
     
     
  2. Set the timer by selecting a time:
     
     
     
     
  3. Write a message and send it:
     
     
     
     

• On mobile:

  1. Select the timer icon   in the conversation.
  2. Set the timer by selecting a time.
  3. Write a message and send it.
  4. To turn self-deleting messages off, select the red timer to the right of the cursor, then toggle to Off.

The sender will see a timer   to the left of the message, and once expired, the message will be replaced by a scribble  that disappears once the message has been read.

The receiver will see the message with the timer   icon. The timer will not start until the message is visible on the screen. When the timer runs out, the message disappears.

Self-deleting messages are synced to the receiver's and sender's devices.

Self-deleting messages are great for many things, but please be aware that the receiver could still take a screenshot or photograph the screen.

On Android:

You cannot send self-deleting messages at the moment on Android devices. The feature will be available again very soon.