Google Messages: Auto-Delete OTPs
A 2021 feature automatically removes one-time passwords from the app after 24 hours, but you may need to enable it
If your Google Messages inbox is cluttered with one-time passwords (OTPs), there's a simple solution. Google introduced a feature in 2021 to automatically remove OTPs from the app after 24 hours.
The feature is designed to help declutter the inbox, as OTPs can quickly accumulate and make the app feel messy. Google Messages is the default messaging app on Android phones, and it's often used to receive OTPs for sign-in codes, parcel delivery codes, and other purposes.
When the feature was introduced, the Messages app gave users a pop-up alert to enable the auto-delete OTP feature. However, some users may have missed this alert, which is why their inbox may still be cluttered with OTPs.
## What happens next To check if the feature is enabled, users can look for the auto-delete OTP setting in the Messages app. If it's not enabled, they can turn it on to start automatically removing OTPs after 24 hours.
The auto-delete OTP feature is a useful tool for keeping the Google Messages inbox organized and clutter-free. By enabling this feature, users can ensure that their inbox only shows the messages that are important to them, without the clutter of expired OTPs.
## Why it matters The feature is important because it helps to improve the overall user experience of the Google Messages app. By automatically removing OTPs, the app can help reduce clutter and make it easier for users to find the messages they need. This can be especially useful for users who receive a large number of OTPs, such as those who frequently use online services or receive parcel deliveries.
