Telegram: Set up self-destruction timer
In Telegram Messenger you can set up a self-destruction timer in addition to the secret chat. We explain how this works in the following practical tip.
Set up self-destruction timer for Telegram chat
The self-destruction timer destroys your messages in the Telegram chat after a self-set time.
- First set up a secret chat.
- In chat, tap the clock icon.
- Select a time for the self-destruction timer. You have the choice between seconds up to a week or you can optionally switch the timer off again.
- Note that messages are deleted at this time even if they were not previously read.
We will explain in another practical tip how you can send voice messages with Telegram.