Ethereum: How to Delete a Signed Message Request in Safe
When working with smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) on the Ethereum blockchain, interactions between users often involve signing messages or requests. However, sometimes users may not want to sign these messages. In those cases, deleting them from the Safe cosigner interface can be frustrating. This article explains how to delete a signed message request from the Safe UI.
Safe Interface Overview
The Safe cosigner interface allows users to add and manage signatures for their smart contract interactions. When adding or deleting a signature, a “Sign” button is displayed next to the message request, allowing users to confirm the deletion of the signature.
Delete a signed message request
If you’ve tried to sign a message but now want to remove it from the Safe UI, here’s what you can do:
- Locate the signed message: Find the signed message request that needs to be deleted.
- **Find the “Sign” button: Click the “Sign” button next to the message request.
- **Confirm the deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the signed message by clicking the “Delete” or “Remove” button.
Alternative method: Use a safe withdrawal
If you’ve already signed the message, but now don’t want it in the Safe UI, you can try using the safe withdrawal feature. This method allows users to remove their signature without deleting the message entirely.
- **Locate the signed message: Find the signed message request that needs to be deleted.
- **Remove the signature: Click the “Remove” button next to the signed message request. Select “Remove from Safe” or use the “Remove” dropdown.
- **Confirm the deletion: Confirm that you want to delete the signed message by clicking the “Delete” or “Remove” button.
Conclusion
Deleting a signed message request in Safe’s co-signing interface can be a bit tricky, but there are alternative methods available if needed. By following these steps, users can effectively delete their signed messages from Safe’s user interface and avoid confusion.