How to Deactivate Messenger

If you’re looking to deactivate your Facebook Messenger account temporarily or permanently, here’s how you can do it:

Temporarily Deactivating Messenger:

1. Open Messenger App: Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your mobile device.
2. Tap Your Profile Picture: Located in the top left corner of the screen. This will open your Messenger profile.
3. Select “Account Settings”: Scroll down and tap on “Account Settings” or “Settings & Privacy.”
4. Choose “Personal Information”: Under the Account Settings menu, select “Personal Information.”
5. Tap “Deactivate Messenger”: You’ll find this option at the bottom of the Personal Information menu. Tap on it.
6. Confirm Deactivation: Follow the prompts to confirm your decision to deactivate Messenger temporarily. You may need to enter your Facebook password for security purposes.
7. Reactivate When Ready: To reactivate Messenger, simply log back into your account using your Facebook credentials.

Permanently Deleting Messenger:

1. Open Messenger App: Launch the Messenger app on your device.
2. Access Settings: Tap on your profile picture in the top left corner, then scroll down and select “Account Settings” or “Settings & Privacy.”
3. Navigate to “Personal Information”: Under Account Settings, locate and tap on “Personal Information.”
4. Select “Delete Your Account and Information”: This option is typically found at the bottom of the Personal Information menu.
5. Confirm Deletion: Follow the prompts to confirm your decision to permanently delete your Messenger account. You may need to enter your Facebook password for security purposes.
6. Final Confirmation: After confirming, your Messenger account will be permanently deleted along with all its associated data.

Note:

• Data Deletion: Deleting your Messenger account will erase all your messages, contacts, and other data associated with your account. Make sure to back up any important information before proceeding.
• Facebook Account: If you’re also considering deactivating or deleting your Facebook account, keep in mind that deactivating or deleting Messenger won’t deactivate or delete your Facebook account, and vice versa. You’ll need to take separate actions for each platform.
• Reactivation: You can reactivate your Messenger account at any time by simply logging back in with your Facebook credentials, provided you chose to deactivate it temporarily.

Remember to think carefully before taking these steps, as they are irreversible, especially in the case of permanent deletion.