how to delete multiple messages on discord

You can quickly and easily delete a Discord message you've sent on the platform by going into the message's menu.
However, if you instead want to bulk-delete your messages in a server or channel, you're out of luck as there is no such a feature currently.
Here's how to delete Discord messages you've sent, using either the desktop or mobile version of the platform.
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The things you put out on the internet have a way of sticking around, and sometimes that's not a great thing.

You do have the option to quickly and easily delete a message you've sent on the Discord platform — but as with anything else online, there's always the possibility that someone else has taken a screenshot of your undesired message before you got the chance to delete it.

There is also no current method for bulk-deleting your messages on a server or channel. You can only delete message by message. So the best way to make sure you don't say something you will regret is taking a little bit of time to consider your words before hitting send.

With that in mind, here's how to quickly delete Discord messages (one by one):

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How to delete Discord messages on a computer

1. Open your Discord account and hover over the message to click on the three dots that appear in the upper-right corner.

2. Select "Delete Message."

3. Confirm your decision by clicking "Delete" again in the pop-up.

How to delete Discord messages on a mobile device

1. Open the Discord app and log in, if necessary.

2. Find the message you want to delete.

3. Long-tap the message.

4. Select "Delete."

5. Tap "Delete" again to confirm your decision.

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Devon Delfino is a Brooklyn-based freelance journalist specializing in personal finance, culture, politics, and identity. Her work has been featured in publications such as The Los Angeles Times, Teen Vogue, Business Insider, and CNBC. Follow her on Twitter at@devondelfino.