How to Delete All Messages in Discord with a Bot

Answer: Bots can bulk delete messages using “bulk delete” APIs, but there are limits (especially on older messages). Use a command like /purge 100 for recent messages, and for older content use filters (by user, keyword) plus repeated batches.

TL;DR

• Bulk delete works best for recent messages.
• For older messages, delete in smaller batches or use an archive workflow.
• Always restrict purge commands to moderators.

Safety rules

• Require Manage Messages permission to run purge.
• Log every purge to #mod-log (who, where, how many).
• Add a confirmation step for large deletes.

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