Currently rolling out globally, Keep in Chat requires that you first get consent from the sender.
WhatsApp is giving users a chance to hold onto Disappearing Messages just a bit longer with the new Keep in Chat tool.
The way it works is pretty simple. First, select the text with the important piece of information. Then tap the bookmark icon in the app’s top bar to save said message. The feature works with plain text as well as voice notes, according to a post on WhatsApp (opens in new tab). Saved messages will sport the bookmark icon so you don’t forget. You can also check the Kept Messages folder in the Settings menu which organizes everything by chat.
However, there’s a catch: you must have the consent of the person who sent the message in the first place. When you attempt to save something, the sender will get a notification informing them the recipient in the chat wants to keep the message.
