How do I connect to Facebook Messenger?

Sign in to the Messenger app or Messenger.com with the same email and password that you used for your Facebook account. If you're having trouble signing in, get help with account login and password issues. To add people to your contacts on Messenger, enter their phone numbers.

Why is my Facebook not connecting to Messenger?

Update your Messenger app to the latest version. Connect to a reliable Wi-Fi network. Make sure your device has enough storage. Close your Messenger app and restart your device.

How do I connect to Messenger?

If you're already logged into the Facebook app on the same device you can just click continue as your name. Once you log in you'll see any recent Facebook conversations appear. In the chats tab tap.

How do I get to my Facebook Messenger account?

To view someone's Facebook profile from a chat in Messenger:

1. From Chats, open a conversation.
2. Tap the name at the top.
3. Tap Profile .
4. Tap View Profile on Facebook.

How do I connect Facebook Messenger to my phone?

Open your Messenger app. From Chats, tap your profile picture in the corner. Tap Add Mobile Number. Enter your phone number.

How do you reset the Facebook Messenger app?

To reset Messenger on your phone, uninstall the app and reinstall it. Additionally, you could also restart your device and clear the cache. While the above are common ways to reset Messenger, other strategies can ensure that your Messenger runs smoothly.

Is my Messenger account the same as my Facebook account?

Is Messenger different to Facebook? The Messenger app is a separate app to Facebook. However, users' profiles can be set using their Facebook account or telephone number.

How do I access Messenger on my Iphone?

Sign in to iMessage

1. Go to Settings > Messages, then turn on iMessage.
2. To select the phone numbers and email addresses you want to use with iMessage, go to Settings > Messages > Send & Receive, then choose from the available options below “You can receive iMessages to and reply from.”

How do I get my old Messenger back?

So to get it back all you have to do is simply tap install. And it's going to bring you to the App Store. And then just switch back to your Facebook app and click on your messages.

How do I reset my Messenger settings?

8. Reset all your settings

1. Open Settings on your phone and scroll to the bottom.
2. Click on System.
3. Tap Reset options.
4. Carefully select Reset app preferences from the options.
5. Confirm the action by pressing RESET APPS on the screen.

How do I reset my Facebook Messenger?

If you have an Android phone, you can clear the app's cache without removing the app:

1. Start the Settings app and tap Apps.
2. If necessary, tap See all apps and then tap Messenger.
3. Tap Storage & cache.
4. Tap Clear storage.

Why can’t I access Messenger on my iPhone?

If your messenger is not working on iPhone/iPad, one possible fix is to update your phone. To do this, go to the Settings app and tap on General > Software Update. If there is an update available for your phone, download and install it. After updating your phone, try using the messenger again and see if it works.

How do I fix Messenger not connecting?

So you want to simply make sure that you are connected to a reliable internet connection. If not then you also want to try to use other social media apps to see whether the issue has been fixed or not

How do you restart Messenger on iPhone?

Quit and reopen an app on iPhone

1. To quit the app, open the App Switcher, swipe right to find the app, then swipe up on the app.
2. To reopen the app, go to the Home Screen (or App Library), then tap the app.

How do I restore Messenger?

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1. Click on your profile photo at the top left corner of your Messenger screen.
2. You will see a list of Messenger options; click on Archived Chats.
3. You will see a list of all the chats you have archived; swipe left on it.
4. You will see an option to Unarchive; click on it, and your chat will be restored toyour inbox.

Why have I lost my Messenger on Facebook?

If your Messages icon on Facebook is missing from the left-hand column, then you may have removed it accidentally. To get it back, you need to load a page with all of your account's installed Facebook apps and add it to your favorites.

How can I unblock my Messenger account?

So if you want to unblock it just press unblock on messenger. So you can select unblock.

Why did my Messenger get blocked?

Reasons for a Temporary Block

Something the person posted or shared seems suspicious or abusive to Facebook's security systems. The person's messages or friend requests were marked unwelcome. The person did something that doesn't follow Facebook's Community Standards.

Why is my Messenger locked?

To protect the security of your account, Messenger[ai] will lock your account for 5 minutes after too many failed login attempts. If you're unsure of your login, we recommend resetting your password. Please note that this feature is only available with certain software packages or as an add-on.

How do you know if you’re banned from Messenger?

An icon that's filled in with the recipient's profile picture means it has been.

How long am I banned from Messenger?

A temporary Facebook Messenger block could last a few hours to a few days. However, most users manage to access their accounts within 21 days. In the worst case, it may take a maximum of 30 days to regain your account back.

How to unblock Facebook Messenger?

To unblock someone's profile on Messenger:

1. From Chats, tap in the top left.
2. Tap then, tap Privacy & safety.
3. Tap Blocked Accounts.
4. Tap the name of the person you want to unblock.
5. Tap Unblock Messages and Calls, then tap Unblock.

Why is my Messenger temporarily blocked?

Reasons for a Temporary Block

Something the person posted or shared seems suspicious or abusive to Facebook's security systems. The person's messages or friend requests were marked unwelcome. The person did something that doesn't follow Facebook's Community Standards.

How do I get unbanned from Facebook Messenger?

But if you have been banned, here's my advice:

1. Click the “Appeal” button.
2. Explain the facts about what you did, and how you acknowledge that this was a violation of Facebook's Messenger policies.
3. State that you will make every effort to understand all Facebook policies, old and new, and abide by them.

Why can I not message someone on Facebook?

A message or something you shared goes against our Community Standards. You recently sent an unusual number of messages, which may seem like spam to our security system. Messages you sent were marked as unwelcome. You blocked the person you're messaging or they blocked you.