How Deleting Discord DMs Works
Discord does not allow you to delete another person’s messages in a DM conversation. You can only remove messages you personally sent. The other user’s messages will remain unless they delete them from their side.
Can You Delete Discord DMs from Other People?
No — Discord does not allow users to remove messages sent by others. You can:
- Close the DM to hide it from your sidebar, or
- Ask the other person to delete their messages.
How to Delete Discord DMs Manually
1. Delete individual messages
To remove a specific message you sent:
- Open your DMs and hover over the message.
- Click the More (•••) button.
- Select Delete (trash icon) and confirm.
On mobile: Long-press the message → choose Delete Message → confirm.
Keyboard method:
- Press the Up Arrow to edit your last message.
- Press Ctrl + A (or Cmd + A) to select all text.
- Delete the message and press Enter twice.
This method can be automated using a repeated keyboard macro or auto-script.
2. Use Shift + Delete for faster removal
On desktop, hold Shift while hovering over your message and click the trash icon. This instantly deletes the message without asking for confirmation.
How to Delete Discord DMs Automatically (Third-Party Services)
1. Understand the risks
Discord’s Terms of Service prohibit automated deletion tools. While many users use them without issues, there is still a small risk of account suspension. Always proceed carefully.
2. Use a browser extension
Some extensions work with the Discord web app to batch-delete messages. After installing the extension, log in on your browser and activate it inside your DMs.
Popular options include:
- Discrub
- Discord Batch Deleter
3. Try a mass-deletion script or service
Certain tools automatically scan and delete your messages. Each one has its own steps and features, so read the instructions carefully.
Common tools include:
Final Thoughts
Discord doesn’t let you delete another person’s messages, but you can still clean up your own chat history using manual deletion or third-party automation tools. For general privacy, deleting individual DMs works well, while third-party tools are useful when you need to remove hundreds or thousands of messages at once. Always remember the risks before using automated services.