You can archive or permanently delete conversations in Beside to keep your 💬 Text tab organized. Archiving hides a conversation without removing it, while deleting removes it permanently.
📌 Archive and delete are mobile-only. You can only archive or delete conversations from the Beside mobile app (iPhone or Android). The web app at app.beside.com and Beside for macOS don't have these controls yet - but once you delete a conversation from the mobile app, it's removed everywhere you're signed in.
Archive a conversation
Archiving hides a conversation from your main view without deleting it.
Long-press the chat you want to archive in the Beside mobile app
Tap Archive
You can view all archived conversations anytime by opening the Archived tab from the 💬 Text screen.
Delete a conversation
You can permanently delete entire conversations in Beside. This removes all history with that contact, including call transcripts and summaries, voicemails, voice notes, and text messages.
To delete a conversation in the Beside mobile app:
Swipe left on the conversation and tap Delete, or
Long press on the conversation and select Delete
⚠️ Important:
Once deleted, the conversation cannot be recovered.
You cannot delete individual messages - only entire conversations.
Mark conversations as read
To mark a single conversation as read without opening it in the Beside mobile app:
Long-press the conversation in your 💬 Text tab
Tap Mark as Read
📌 Note: There is no "mark all as read" option yet. You need to mark conversations as read one at a time, or open each conversation to clear the unread badge.
Archive voice memos
Voice memos can currently be archived only, not permanently deleted. More control over voice memo management is planned for a future update.
Known limitations
📌 Note: If you don't see the option to delete a conversation, it's likely because the contact is also a Beside user. Archiving and deleting conversations with Beside contacts is not yet supported - this will be improved in a future update.
FAQ
Can I unarchive a conversation?
Can I unarchive a conversation?
Yes. Go to the Archived tab in the Inbox screen, find the conversation, and long-press to unarchive it. It will return to your main conversation list.
Can I mark all conversations as read at once?
Can I mark all conversations as read at once?
Not yet. There is no "mark all as read" feature at this time. You need to mark conversations as read individually by long-pressing each one, or by opening the conversation to clear the unread badge.
Can I delete individual messages instead of the whole conversation?
Can I delete individual messages instead of the whole conversation?
No. Beside currently only supports deleting entire conversations. Individual message deletion is not available.
Can I bulk-archive or bulk-delete multiple conversations at once?
Can I bulk-archive or bulk-delete multiple conversations at once?
Not yet. You need to archive or delete conversations one at a time. Bulk actions are not available at this time.
Why can't I delete a conversation with a specific contact?
Why can't I delete a conversation with a specific contact?
If the contact is also a Beside user, the delete option may not appear. This is a known limitation that the team is working to resolve in a future update.
I'm on the web app or Beside for macOS. How do I delete a conversation or its call recording?
I'm on the web app or Beside for macOS. How do I delete a conversation or its call recording?
You can't delete directly from the web app or Beside for macOS - these controls are only available in the Beside mobile app today. Open the conversation on your iPhone or Android, then swipe left and tap Delete, or long-press and select Delete. Once deleted, the conversation and its call recordings are removed across all your signed-in devices, including web and macOS.