Secret Chats
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The Self-Destruct Timer is available forall messagesin Secret Chats and formediain private cloud chats.
To set the timer, simply tap the clock icon (in the input field on iOS, top bar on Android), and then choose the desired time limit. The clock starts ticking the moment the message is displayed on the recipient's screen (gets two check marks). As soon as the time runs out, the message disappears frombothdevices. We will try to send a notification if a screenshot is taken.
Please note that the timer in Secret Chats only applies to messages that were sentafterthe timer was set. It has no effect on earlier messages.
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