N-012Messaging
Disappearing Messages
Expiration removes encrypted payloads from participating clients and relay storage — it cannot erase what a recipient already saved.
Updated August 2026 · 3 minute read
Users may set expiration rules:
- after reading;
- 1 hour;
- 24 hours;
- 7 days;
- custom date;
- manual deletion.
Expiration can remove encrypted payloads from participating clients and normal relay storage.
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