How to Deactivate Facebook Messenger
- Open Messenger on a mobile device.
- Tap on your profile picture in the upper right-hand corner.
- Scroll down and select Privacy and Terms.
- On the next screen, choose Deactivate Messenger.
- Enter your password.
- Tap on Deactivate.
How can I deactivate Messenger in 2018?
To deactivate it, open Messenger, then tap your profile picture in the top left corner, and go to Privacy & Terms > Deactivate Messenger. From there, enter your password and tap Continue.
How can I deactivate messenger?
To deactivate Messenger after you’ve deactivated your Facebook account:
- Open Messenger.
- Tap your profile picture in the top left corner > Privacy & Terms > Deactivate Messenger.
- Enter your password and tap Continue.
- Tap Deactivate.
What happens if you deactivate messenger?
Yes, you can still use Messenger, so it follows that your messages will appear after deactivating your account. In fact, when you press “Send”, as long as you have internet access, the message will go straight to the recipient’s inbox. However, if you delete Facebook, your previous messages will read “Facebook User”.
Can I disable Facebook Messenger?
If you want to get rid of Facebook Messenger without deactivating Facebook, your only option is to turn chat off. Open Facebook Messenger on your iPhone or Android phone. Tap your profile picture at the top to go to your settings. Scroll down and tap Legal & Policies.