Ever sent a message on Discord and instantly thought, “Oops, wish I could take that back!”? You’re not alone. Whether it’s a typo, a message sent to the wrong person, or just something cringey—you might want it gone. For good. But let’s clear the fog: can you really delete Discord messages permanently from both sides?
This guide will walk you through it in a fun and simple way. No confusing tech jargon. Just the truth, plain and clear!
First things first — What does “both sides” mean?
When we talk about deleting on “both sides,” we mean removing the message not just from your screen, but from the other person’s chat history too.
So here’s the million-dollar question:
Can you permanently delete messages for everyone on Discord?
Short answer: Yes… kind of.
But not exactly like WhatsApp or Telegram where you have a “Delete for Everyone” button. Discord works a bit differently.
Let’s break it down.
- If you send a message in a private DM (direct message): You can delete it. Once you do, it’s gone for you AND the other person. Yay!
- If you send a message in a server: You can only delete your own messages. And yes, they disappear for everyone.
So yes, when you delete your own messages, they vanish from both your screen and the other person’s screen. It’s that simple.
How to Delete Messages on Discord
Here’s how you can do it like a pro:
On Desktop:
- Open Discord and go to the conversation.
- Hover over the message you want to delete. A little menu appears to the right.
- Click the three dots (…)
- Click Delete Message.
- Hit Delete again to confirm. Boom. Gone.
On Mobile:
- Tap and hold the message you want to delete.
- Select Delete.
- Confirm the deletion. That’s it!
Now your message is history. And yes, the person on the other side won’t see it anymore either 🍃.
But wait, there’s a catch:
If the other person saw it before you deleted it… well, they saw it. There’s no un-seeing. Also:
- If they took a screenshot — sorry, you’re out of luck.
- Deleting messages doesn’t delete the entire conversation unless you do that one by one.
- There’s no undo button!
What about third-party hacks?
You might have seen bots or browser extensions that claim to “mass delete messages.”
Warning: These are risky. Some are against Discord’s Terms of Service. That means using them can get your account banned. Yikes!
So unless you want to live dangerously (and maybe lose your account), stick with the official way. One message at a time.
Pro Tip: Think before you type 💡
Yeah, we know that sounds boring. But it saves you the trouble of deleting in the first place.
Also, if you’re having an awkward convo or expect drama, maybe keep it on temporary chat platforms. Just saying!
In Conclusion:
Discord lets you delete your messages easily. And when you do, they’re gone for both you and the other person. But there’s no mass delete or magic erase-all history button. And no guarantees if someone already saw what you wrote.
Your best move? Hit delete fast — and learn from the mistake. Next time, maybe think twice before hitting “Enter”!
Now go forth and clean up those cringe messages like a boss 🧹
