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--- en:howto:matrix:max_lifetime [2023/05/13 13:49] – doobry
+++ en:howto:matrix:max_lifetime [2026/01/05 14:55] (current) – Fix howto y
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 It is possible to send custom events from developer tools of element web and set room retention time there.
-  - The developer tools can be opened by typing ''/devtools'' in the message editor. <del>(With older versions of Element, it was something like: Right-click a room → Settings → Advanced → Open developer tools → Send custom event)</del>
+  - The developer tools can be opened by typing ''/devtools'' in the message editor.
-  - In the devtools, select "Send custom timeline event"
+  - In the devtools, select "Explore room state"
-  - You'll first need to convert the desired time in days to milliseconds, i.e.: 1000*60*60*24*<number_of_days>
+  - If the retention has not previously set, `m.room.retention` will not show up in the overview
-  - Event Type: <code>m.room.retention</code>
+  - Click "Send custom state event"
-  - Event Content: <code>
+    - You'll first need to convert the desired time in days to milliseconds, i.e.: 1000*60*60*24*<number_of_days>
+    - Event Type: <code>m.room.retention</code>
+    - Event Content: <code>
 {
     "max_lifetime": 2592000000
 }</code>
-  - Click "Send"
+    - State Key: leave this empty
+    - Click "Send"
-After sending, you can verify that the retention is set: Go back, choose "Explore room state" and ''m.room.retention'' there.
+After sending, you can verify that the retention is set: Go back and choose "Explore room state". Now ''m.room.retention'' should show up in the overview.
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