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How to Clear a Conversation in Snapchat

Learn how to clear old conversations in Snapchat to save space and declutter your chat history.

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by Oluwaseun Bamisile
How to Clear a Conversation in Snapchat
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We all know that Snapchat deletes messages every 24 hours by default, but there's more to managing your chat history than meets the eye. Most people are aware that you can clear a chat from the chat feed, but did you know that this isn't the same as clearing the entire conversation?

When you clear a chat from the feed, it simply removes it from view, but the conversation remains intact. If the person sends you another message, the chat reappears with all the previous messages still there.

However, when you clear the conversation, you're deleting everything in the chat, making it a more thorough cleanup. Until recently, I wasn't even aware of this feature, but once I discovered it, I realized how useful it could be for decluttering and saving space on my device. Let's dive into how you can clear entire conversations in Snapchat.

Steps to Clear a Conversation on Snapchat

Step 1: Open the Snapchat app on your device. Navigate to the Profile screen by tapping on your profile icon in the top-left corner

Step 2: In the Profile screen, tap the Settings button

Step 3: Scroll down in the settings menu and select "Clear Data" under the Privacy Controls section

Step 4: Now, select "Clear Conversations"

Step 5: Tap the X button next to the conversation you want to clear. This will remove the entire conversation from your chat history

Conclusion

Clearing conversations in Snapchat is a simple and effective way to declutter your chat history and free up valuable storage space on your device. By following these steps, you can easily remove old chats and keep your Snapchat experience organized and efficient. Whether you're doing a digital cleanup or just want to get rid of some unnecessary conversations, this feature is a game-changer. Give it a try and see how much lighter your device feels!

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