How to Disable Temporary Messages in WA, Also Learn How to Reactivate Them

Kapanlagi.com - WhatsApp (WA) was originally known as a social media platform. However, now WA has evolved beyond being just a social media platform. WA has become one of the most popular communication applications in the world. This is evident as more people are using WA as a means of communication, replacing SMS and regular phone calls. WA is highly sought after because of its features. One of the WA features is temporary messages. Users can easily activate and deactivate temporary messages on WA.

Yes, temporary messages are one of WhatsApp's flagship features. Many WA users use this feature for various purposes. However, there are also many WA users who then choose to turn off the temporary message feature after trying it a few times. Fortunately, how to turn off temporary messages on WA is just as easy as the steps to activate it.

Despite that, there are still many WA users who are confused about how to turn off temporary messages. If you are one of those who are confused, just follow the following review.

1. The Benefits of WA Temporary Messages

The Use of Temporary Messages on WhatsApp (credit: unsplash)

The temporary message feature in WhatsApp is an option that allows users to send messages that will automatically disappear after a certain period of time. With this feature, users can set messages sent to specific chats or groups to be automatically deleted after a designated time period.

This means that messages sent with the temporary message feature will automatically disappear after the set duration, helping to maintain privacy and reduce the trail of sensitive or personal messages. It helps control access and ensures that certain messages are not stored in chats for a long period of time.

For WhatsApp users, the temporary message feature can be very useful for sending messages that you only want to receive temporarily. This way, WA users can have more control over the privacy and security of the messages they send. With this feature, users can also send more sensitive or confidential messages without worrying about them being duplicated.

2. How to Activate Temporary Messages on WhatsApp

How to Activate Temporary Messages on WhatsApp (credit: unsplash)

To activate the temporary message feature on WhatsApp, users can follow the following steps:

1. Open the WhatsApp application on your phone and select a chat or conversation with the contact you want to send a temporary message to.

2. Tap the "three dots" icon in the upper right corner of the chat to open the options menu.

3. Select the "Temporary Message" option from the menu that appears.

4. After selecting that option, users can choose the duration for the temporary message, ranging from 1 hour to 7 days.

5. After selecting the duration, users can write the message they want to send and send it as usual.

By following the above steps, the sent message will automatically disappear after the specified duration. This temporary message feature can help users have more control over the privacy of the messages they send, as well as prevent sensitive or confidential messages from being exposed.

3. How to Deactivate Temporary Messages on WhatsApp

How to Disable Temporary Messages on WhatsApp (credit: unsplash)

There may be times when you want to disable this feature for messages from a specific person or group. Here's how to disable temporary messages on WhatsApp.

1. Open the WhatsApp application and enter the chat with the person or group you want to deactivate the temporary message feature for.

2. Once in the chat, click on the vertical three-dot icon in the upper right corner of the screen to open the options menu.

3. Select 'Temporary Messages' to enter the settings for the temporary message feature.

4. Here, you will see an option to disable temporary messages by clicking the 'Turn Off' button.

5. After clicking this button, temporary messages will be disabled for that chat and you will receive messages as usual without any time restrictions.

Those are the steps to disable temporary messages on WhatsApp and how to enable them again. Hopefully, this is helpful and good luck trying it out!

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