Need to share sensitive information or keep your chats private? Learn how to use the disappearing message feature in
Google Messages
to make your conversations disappear automatically after a set time.
Activate RCS chat
* Open Google Messages.
* Tap the three dots in the top right corner.
* Go to Settings > Chat features.
* Enable Chat features.
Initiate a conversation
* Start a new conversation or open an existing one.
Engage vanishing mode
* Tap the plus sign (+) next to the text field.
* Select Turn on
disappearing messages
.
* Choose a duration: 1 hour, 24 hours, or 7 days.
Compose and send
* Type your message as usual.
* Tap the Send button.
Witness the disappearance
* Your message will vanish from both your device and the recipient's device after the selected duration.
* A timer icon will appear next to messages set to disappear.
Important things to keep in mind
* Both you and the recipient need RCS chat enabled to use disappearing messages.
* Recipients can still take screenshots or copy the message before it disappears.
* Disappearing messages won't prevent sharing of content outside of the conversation.
* If someone leaves the conversation, messages they sent won't disappear from your device.
* If you can't see the disappearing message option, check if your device and carrier support RCS chat.
* Updates to Google Messages may change the specific steps slightly.
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