Chats and calls

Pin, mute and archive chats

Most actions are right in the chat list, by swiping or touching and holding.

On this page
  1. In the chat list
  2. Filter by profile
  3. Settings for a chat

In the chat list

  • Swipe right: Read or Unread.
  • Swipe left: Mute, Archive and, in one-to-one chats, Delete.
  • Touch and hold: Pin, Mark as read, Mute and Archive.

You’ll find archived chats at the end of the list under Archived.

Filter by profile

If you have several profiles or groups, a filter appears at the top left. Use it to show All Chats, only one profile’s chats or only groups.

Settings for a chat

Open the chat and tap the name at the top:

  • Notifications: Preview and Mute for 8 hours, 1 week or always. This only applies on this iPhone.
  • Background: a background just for this chat, only on this iPhone.
  • Pin to Top.
  • Clear Chat: deletes all messages on this iPhone. The other person keeps them.
  • Delete Chat: in one-to-one chats, only on this iPhone.

Last checked: 11 November 2026

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