How do I Deactivate Facebook Messenger

Welcome to our friendly guide on deactivating Facebook Messenger. In this article, we will walk you through the step-by-step process of deactivating both your Facebook account and Messenger app on Android and iPhone devices. Please note that for business accounts, admin-level access is required. Deactivating your Facebook account not only removes your profile from public view but also disables access to Messenger. Let's get started!

Deactivating Your Facebook Account:

1. Open the Facebook app on your mobile device:

To begin the deactivation process, locate the Facebook app on your device's home screen or app drawer and tap on it to open.

2. Tap on the menu icon (three horizontal lines):

On the top right corner of the screen, you will see a menu icon represented by three horizontal lines. Tap on it to open the side menu.

3. Scroll down and tap on "Settings & Privacy":

Within the side menu, scroll down until you find the "Settings & Privacy" option. Tap on it to proceed.

4. Select "Settings" from the dropdown menu:

From the "Settings & Privacy" options, tap on "Settings" to access the Facebook settings page.

5. Scroll down and tap on "Account Ownership and Control":

On the settings page, scroll down until you find the "Account Ownership and Control" section. Tap on it to continue.

6. Tap on "Deactivation and Deletion":

Within the "Account Ownership and Control" section, locate the "Deactivation and Deletion" option and tap on it.

7. Choose "Deactivate Account" and follow the prompts:

On the "Deactivation and Deletion" page, you will find the option to "Deactivate Account." Tap on it and follow the prompts that appear to confirm your decision.

8. Once your Facebook account is deactivated, proceed to deactivate Messenger:

After deactivating your Facebook account successfully, Messenger will also be deactivated.

Deactivating Messenger:

1. Open the Messenger app on your mobile device:

To deactivate Messenger, locate the Messenger app on your device's home screen or app drawer, and tap on it to open.

2. Tap on your profile icon:

On the top left corner of the Messenger screen, you will see your profile icon. Tap on it to access your profile settings.

3. Scroll down and select "Account Settings":

Within your profile settings, scroll down until you find the "Account Settings" option. Tap on it to proceed.

4. Enter your password when prompted for security purposes:

To ensure the security of your account, you will be prompted to enter your password. Enter it correctly to proceed.

5. Locate the "Deactivate" button and tap on it:

Within the account settings, scroll down until you find the "Deactivate" option. Tap on it to start the deactivation process.

6. Follow any additional prompts to confirm deactivation:

Once you tap on "Deactivate," you may be prompted with additional messages asking if you want to continue. Follow these prompts to confirm your decision and complete the deactivation process.

Troubleshooting:

If you encounter issues with deactivating Messenger, try these solutions:

- Reinstalling the App:

Sometimes, reinstalling the Messenger app can resolve any issues you're experiencing. To do this, follow these steps:

- Delete the Messenger app from your device by long-pressing the app icon and selecting "Uninstall" or by dragging it to the "Uninstall" option.

- Visit your device's app store (Google Play Store or Apple App Store).

- Search for "Messenger" and reinstall it by tapping on the "Install" or "Get" button.

- Disconnecting Devices:

If you're still having trouble deactivating Messenger, it may be because you're logged in on multiple devices. To resolve this, follow these steps:

- Access the Facebook website using a web browser and log in to your account.

- Go to Settings > Security and Login.

- Under "Where You're Logged In," click/tap on "See More."

- Select "Log out of all sessions" to log out from all devices or manually log out from devices you no longer use.

- Disabling Active Status:

If you're unable to deactivate Messenger due to active conversations, you can disable your active status to appear offline. Follow these steps:

- Open Messenger and tap on your profile icon.

- Scroll down and select "Privacy."

- Tap on "Active Status."

- Toggle off the switch to disable your active status and appear offline.

By following these simple steps, you can easily deactivate both your Facebook account and Messenger app. Remember, deactivating your Facebook account will also deactivate Messenger. We hope this friendly guide has been helpful to you. If you have any further questions or need additional assistance, feel free to reach out. Happy deactivating!