Can an iphone be set to automatically delete one time passwords (or authorization codes) in messages even if the password (or authorization code) is needed for a different device than the one receiving the message? I regularly need to receive an authorization code on my iPhone for logging into an account on a different device.
iPhone 12
Hello IGrock,
It all depends on what the other device is. You could try that, though, on your iPhone:
Hello IGrock,
You are correct: the auto-delete will only work on the Apple device that receives it (it will sync to other Apple Devices through iCloud if you sync your messages).
A personal automation is the Shortcuts app could not be a solution as there are no actions that can delete a message/SMS (as of iOS 18.3.1).
I think the "Delete after use" function works only if the text authorization is processed through an Apple connected application, if I'm using the authorization for a non-connected application or a different device then it doesn't work.
I should be more specific: While working on my Chromebook or Windows-based PC, I regularly need to log into accounts that use 2-factor authentication which I receive as a text message on my iPhone. I use the code on the chromebook/PC but want the text message with the authorization code on my iphone to destruct (ideally after a set amount of time, or after the message has been opened and closed, or anything else I can trigger through automation).
Thanks, but I'm interested in a process that works for all devices.
Automatically Delete one Time Passwords In Messages
