Who can do what in a conversation?
Updated October 2026
Here's who can do each thing in a Direct Message, a Group or a Room.
| Action | Direct Message | Group | Room |
|---|---|---|---|
| Send messages | Both people | Anyone | Anyone |
| Start or join a call | Either person | Anyone | Anyone |
| Add people | — | Anyone | Anyone |
| Remove someone | — | The Creator | Admins and Moderators |
| Delete your own message | You, anytime | You, anytime | You, anytime |
| Delete someone else's message | Either person | The Creator | Admins and Moderators |
| Rename or change the photo | — | The Creator | Admins |
| Change someone's role | — | — | Admins |
| Delete the conversation | Either person | The Creator | Admins |
| Leave | Either person | Anyone | Anyone |