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# Delete a Message

> Delete a specific message or bulk delete messages.

The **Delete a Message** block lives in the **Messages** palette category. Delete a specific message or bulk delete messages.

## What it does

Deletes one or more messages by snowflake id, variable, or reference to a Send a Message block in the same flow.

## Configuration

Open the block in the builder sidebar to configure these fields.

### `channel_id`

**Type:** `channel`.

Optional when message ids reference a Send a Message block from this flow.

### `message_ids`

**Type:** `block-reference`. Required.

Snowflakes, variables, or canvas block picks. Separate multiple ids with commas or spaces.

### `reason`

**Type:** `string`.

Audit log reason.

## Important

* Bulk delete only works on messages younger than 14 days in most cases.

## See also

* [Messages](/builder/action-blocks/messages) — Browse all blocks in the Messages category.