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# Bulk Delete Your Own Messages with Self-Purge

> Use seize's self-purge commands to delete your own messages in bulk by count, time window, or content filters. Premium users only.

seize's self-purge feature lets you clean up your own messages without needing moderator permissions. You can delete by message count, by a time window, or by matching content types like embeds, files, links, or specific text. This feature is available for seize premium users.

## Before You Begin

Make sure seize has the following permissions in the channel where you want to purge:

* **Manage Messages**
* **Read Message History**

Without both permissions, self-purge will not work.

<Note>
  Self-purge only deletes your own messages. You cannot delete messages from other users.
</Note>

## Basic Usage

The simplest way to self-purge is by message count.

```text theme={null}
,selfpurge 200
```

You can also use time-based purging. This deletes your messages sent within the given duration.

```text theme={null}
,selfpurge 7d
```

Valid time units are `d` (days), `h` (hours), `m` (minutes), and `s` (seconds). The minimum lookback is 1 minute, and the maximum is 7 days.

## Content-Based Filtering

Use subcommands to target specific message types instead of an entire count or window.

<AccordionGroup>
  <Accordion title="selfpurge startswith">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge startswith <substring> [count_or_time]`

    Delete messages that start with a specific substring.

    ```text theme={null}
    ,selfpurge startswith !hello 100
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge endswith">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge endswith <substring> [count_or_time]`

    Delete messages that end with a specific substring.

    ```text theme={null}
    ,selfpurge endswith goodbye 200
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge contains">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge contains <substring> [count_or_time]`

    Delete messages that contain a specific substring anywhere in the text.

    ```text theme={null}
    ,selfpurge contains spam 200
    ```
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge embeds">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge embeds [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages that contain embeds.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge files">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge files [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages with file attachments.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge images">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge images [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages containing images, including linked images and embed thumbnails.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge links">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge links [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages that contain URLs.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge stickers">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge stickers [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages that contain stickers.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge emoji">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge emoji [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages containing unicode emojis.
  </Accordion>

  <Accordion title="selfpurge emotes">
    **Syntax:** `,selfpurge emotes [count_or_time]`

    Delete only messages containing custom Discord emotes.
  </Accordion>
</AccordionGroup>

## Limits and Behavior

* Maximum delete count per command: **1,000 messages**
* Maximum lookback window: **7 days**
* Messages older than 14 days are deleted individually instead of in bulk
* Up to **10,000 messages** are scanned per command
* Deleted message replies and ephemeral confirmation notes clean themselves up automatically

<Warning>
  Deleted messages cannot be recovered. If you need a record, make sure to save it before purging.
</Warning>

## Quick Reference

| Command                                   | Usage                                       |
| ----------------------------------------- | ------------------------------------------- |
| `,selfpurge <count>`                      | Delete last N of your messages (default 25) |
| `,selfpurge <duration>`                   | Delete your messages within a time window   |
| `,selfpurge startswith <text> [criteria]` | Starts with substring                       |
| `,selfpurge endswith <text> [criteria]`   | Ends with substring                         |
| `,selfpurge contains <text> [criteria]`   | Contains substring                          |
| `,selfpurge embeds [criteria]`            | Contains embeds                             |
| `,selfpurge files [criteria]`             | Has file attachments                        |
| `,selfpurge images [criteria]`            | Has images                                  |
| `,selfpurge links [criteria]`             | Has URLs                                    |
| `,selfpurge stickers [criteria]`          | Has stickers                                |
| `,selfpurge emoji [criteria]`             | Has unicode emojis                          |
| `,selfpurge emotes [criteria]`            | Has custom emotes                           |