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How to Delete Messages in Viber

Viber connects us with friends, family, and colleagues, but with so much buzzing on, it’s easy to send a message you later wish you could erase. In this article, we’ll guide you to delete messages in Viber.

How to Delete Messages in Viber

We’ve all been there when we hit the send button and immediately wish we could rewind time. If your Viber history is also full of messages you wish you could erase, fear not! Deleting messages in Viber is easier than you think. Let’s get rid of those embarrassing evidence.

How to Delete Messages on Individual Chat

Deleting messages in Viber is straightforward, especially when it comes to individual chats. Adhere to the steps outlined below:

On Mobile

Step 1: Navigate to the Viber app on your device.

Step 2: Tap the Search icon and write the name of the user with whom you wish to delete chats. Now, tap on the contact card to open the chat.

Tap the Search icon write the name of the user and tap on the contact card to open the chat

Step 3: Press and hold the message in the chat you wish to delete. Select Delete from the list and choose between the below-mentioned:

  • Delete for myself: This erases the message for you, but others in the chat will still see it.
  • Delete for everyone: This deletes the message for everyone in the conversation.
Press and hold the message select Delete choose to delete for yourself or everyone

On Desktop

Step 1: Click the Windows icon, type Viber in the search box, and click Open.

Click the Windows icon type Viber in the search box and click Open

Step 2: Click on the search box.

Click on the search box

Step 3: Type the contact’s name and click on the contact card to open the chat.

Type the contacts name and click on the contact card to open the chat

Step 3: Find the message you want to remove. Right-click on it and select one of the following:

  • Delete for myself
  • Delete for me and [username]
Find the message you want to remove right click on it and select to delete it for myself or everyone

Also Read: How to deactivate or delete your Viber account

How to Delete Group Chats on Viber 

Group chats are a core feature of Viber that allows you to communicate with multiple people in a single conversation. There are two methods described below to delete a group chat in Viber.

Method 1: Delete Viber Messages Without Leaving a Group

If you wish to delete a single message or some specific messages in the group, follow the steps below, depending on the device you’re using:

On Mobile

Step 1: Open the Viber app on your device and locate the Viber group where you wish to delete the text.

Tip: You can use the search icon to find the group quickly.

Open the Viber app and locate the Viber group

Step 2: Look for the chat you want to remove. Press and hold the chat and tap Delete. Choose one of the following:

  • Delete for myself: This removes the message from your view. Other group members can still see it.
  • Delete for everyone: This permanently removes the message for all group members.
Press and hold the chat tap Delete and choose to delete it for myself o everyone

On Desktop

Step 1: Press the Windows key + S keys to open the search bar. Type Viber in the search box and click Open.

Press the Windows key S type Viber and click Open

Step 2: Look for the group conversation on the left side of the Viber window. Click on the group name to open the group chat.

Click on the group name to open the group chat

Step 3: Scroll through the group chat on the right to find the message you want to delete. Right-click on the message and choose one of the following options:

  • Delete for myself
  • Delete for all participants
Find the message you want to delete right click on the message and choose between Delete for myself or Delete for all participants

Also Read: How to block or unblock someone on the Viber app

Method 2: Delete Viber Messages and Leave the Group

If you want to leave a group and erase your message history, here’s how to do so:

On Mobile

Step 1: Launch the Viber app on your phone and navigate to the group chat where the message you want to delete is located.

Launch the Viber app on your phone and navigate to the group chat

Step 2: Tap the three-dot icon at the top of the screen and select Chat info from the options.

Tap the three dot icon and select Chat info

Step 4: Scroll down to the bottom, tap Leave and delete. Now again, select Leave and Delete in the pop-up to confirm.

Scroll down to the bottom tap Leave and delete again select Leave and delete in the pop up

On Desktop

Step 1: Go to the Start menu by pressing the Windows key. Type Viber and click open.

Press the Windows key S type Viber and click Open

Step 2: Find the group containing the message to be deleted. Right-click on the group’s name and select the Leave and delete option from the menu.

Find the group right click on it and select Leave and delete 1

Step 3: Confirm your selection by clicking Leave and delete again.

Confirm your selection by clicking Leave and delete again

Delete the Chat History

If you want to free up storage space or start fresh, Viber allows you to clear your chat history. This will permanently delete all messages, media, and call history within individual chats or groups. Follow the instructions below to delete all Viber messages automatically in a few steps:

Step 1: Open the Viber app on your Android or iOS device.

Step 2: Head to the More tab, choose Settings, and select Calls and messages from the options.

Head to the More tab choose Settings and select Calls and messages

Step 3: Tap Clear message history and confirm by tapping Clear again in the pop-up.

Tap Clear message history and confirm by tapping Clear again in the pop up

Also Read: Make free iPhone-to-iPhone international calls with Viber

FAQs

1. Can I delete multiple messages at once in Viber?

No, you cannot delete multiple messages on Viber at once. You need to delete all the messages individually.

2. Can I delete a message someone else sent me?

Yes, you can delete a message someone else sent you on Viber. However, remember that the message will be removed from your device, and the other person can still view it on their device.

3. Will the recipient know that I’ve deleted a message?

If you delete a message for everyone, the recipient will see a note saying, “This message was deleted.” However, the recipient won’t be notified if you delete a message for yourself.

Get Rid of Unwanted Messages

The ability to delete messages in Viber is a convenient feature designed with your needs in mind. Whether you’ve accidentally sent a message to the wrong person or need to retract a statement, Viber understands these situations and gives you the power to control your conversations.

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