Manage LibreChat chat history

This article explains how Bowdoin LibreChat users can view, share, archive, delete, and export their chat history. It includes steps for single chats, clearing all chats, retrieving archived conversations, and downloading copies.

Questions

• How do I view the history of a specific LibreChat chat?
• How do I delete a single conversation or all chats?
• How do I find and unarchive archived chats?
• How do I export or download a copy of a chat?
• Who can access a shared conversation link?

Environment

• Bowdoin LibreChat users signed in with Bowdoin Single Sign-On (SSO).
• Web interface on supported browsers for macOS or Windows.
• Applies to managing your own chat history: viewing, sharing, archiving, deleting, and exporting.

Resolution

View or delete the history for a specific chat

1. In the left panel of the LibreChat window, locate the conversation.
2. To view the conversation’s history, select its chat title.
3. For more options, select the … (More) menu to the right of the conversation, then choose:
   • Share: Create a shareable URL that is accessible only to Bowdoin SSO users.
   • Rename: Change the conversation title.
   • Duplicate: Make a copy of the conversation in your history.
   • Archive: Remove the chat from the left panel and move it to your account’s archive.
   • Delete: Permanently remove the chat from your history.
4. To delete a conversation directly, select the trash can icon. Note: This action cannot be undone.

Delete your account’s full chat history

1. Select your name in the bottom-left corner of the LibreChat window.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Data Controls.
4. Select Clear All Chats. Note: This permanently deletes all chats in your account and cannot be undone.

Retrieve your archived conversations

1. Select your name in the bottom-left corner.
2. Select Settings.
3. Select Manage to the right of Archived Chats  on the General tab.
4. Find the archived chat and select the Unarchive icon under Actions.

Download a copy of a conversation

1. In the left panel, select the chat title you want to export.
2. In the conversation window, select the export icon in the upper-right to download a copy. Available formats include .png, .txt, .md, .json, and .csv.
3. There is no option to download your entire chat history at once; export conversations individually as needed.

If you need assistance, visit the Bowdoin IT Service Desk.

Additional Help

If you need further assistance, you can chat with Bowdoin Bot of contact the Bowdoin College Service Desk by phone at (207) 725-3030 or in person at the Tech Hub in Smith Union.