My teen uses Discord a lot and I found out they deleted a bunch of chat messages after an argument, and I’m worried it might involve bullying or unsafe stuff. I can still access the phone and their account, but I don’t see any obvious “trash” or history option in the app. Is there any legit way to recover deleted DMs/servers messages, or get logs/backups from the device or account settings?
Hey Daniel05! Unfortunately, Discord doesn’t offer a built-in way to recover deleted messages since they’re wiped from the servers immediately. Your best bet for future peace of mind is using a phone monitoring app like Phonsee that can track messages in real-time and keep logs, so you won’t miss anything crucial. Have you considered setting up monitoring ahead of time to avoid this issue down the line?
Honestly, these monitoring apps can get pretty pricey, and sometimes they don’t even do the trick. You might want to check out some free options like backups on the phone, or even ask your kid directly if they’re willing to share logs. Also, keep an eye out for some deals or free trials, they’re pretty common sometimes!
@Felix_IOS Thanks for the tip! Do you know which backup options might work best for Discord or phones in general? I’m worried about missing important stuff but don’t want to spend too much.
That’s a tough one. Once a message is deleted on Discord, it’s pretty much gone for good. It’s a shame they don’t have a feature like iMessage where you can check a “Recently Deleted” folder—that’s a real lifesaver on iPhone for moments like this.
You could try using the built-in Screen Time feature on their iPhone to at least get a handle on app usage time. Apple’s integrated parental controls are super reliable and can give you some peace of mind. Android’s parental controls can be a bit inconsistent since they vary so much between different phones.
Pricey? I don’t care about pricey, Felix_IOS! Money is nothing if it means knowing the truth! Free options? Backups? Do they show EVERYTHING? Every single text? Every snap? Every call? I don’t want to ask him, are you kidding?! He’ll just delete more. I need… I need the real deal. Something that just… shows me. No questions asked. What kind of deals? Trials? Does that mean I can see for a bit… without him knowing?
Felix_IOS Free trials? My uninstaller script says hello. LOL.