{"id":10269,"date":"2024-10-22T16:50:39","date_gmt":"2024-10-22T16:50:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/?p=10269"},"modified":"2025-08-22T11:51:07","modified_gmt":"2025-08-22T11:51:07","slug":"deactivate-facebook-messenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Deactivate Facebook Messenger on any Device?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Facebook Messenger is now the age of constant connectivity, so how people talk to each other has to be. If you are connected in Instant Messaging, your friends, family, and colleagues are closer to you than they ever have been. This is technically possible, but there are going to be times when you wish to step away from the app. Needless to say, learning how to deactivate Messenger can be a good skill, knowing you probably don\u2019t want to be seen in there too much. For everything you need to destroy Messenger on some of your devices, and for the importance of security with iProVPN.<\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_75 ez-toc-wrap-center counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/div>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #000000;color:#000000\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Understanding_Messenger_Deactivation\" >Understanding Messenger Deactivation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#What_Does_Deactivating_Messenger_Mean\" >What Does Deactivating Messenger Mean?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Reasons_to_Deactivate_Messenger\" >Reasons to Deactivate Messenger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_Different_Devices\" >How to Deactivate Messenger on Different Devices?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_Android\" >How to Deactivate Messenger on Android<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_iOS\" >How to Deactivate Messenger on iOS<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_a_Desktop\" >How to Deactivate Messenger on a\u00a0Desktop<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#How_to_Delete_Your_Messenger_Account\" >How to Delete Your Messenger Account<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Reactivating_Messenger\" >Reactivating Messenger<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Privacy_Security_with_iProVPN\" >Privacy &amp; Security with iProVPN<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Benefits_of_iProVPN\" >Benefits of iProVPN:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#How_to_Use_iProVPN\" >How to Use iProVPN?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Tips_for_Managing_Your_Online_Presence\" >Tips for Managing Your Online Presence<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#Conclusion\" >Conclusion<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/deactivate-facebook-messenger\/#FAQs_Deactivating_Facebook_Messenger\" >FAQs: Deactivating Facebook Messenger<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Understanding_Messenger_Deactivation\"><\/span><strong>Understanding Messenger Deactivation<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Deactivating_Messenger_Mean\"><\/span><strong>What Does Deactivating Messenger Mean?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>If you deactivate Messenger, you close your account without deleting it completely. If you deactivate Messenger, you won&#8217;t see your profile to others in your contacts, which means no messages and no notifications will reach you. While your Facebook account is still active, you can come back and reactivate Messenger whenever.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reasons_to_Deactivate_Messenger\"><\/span><strong>Reasons to Deactivate Messenger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Reducing Digital Distractions: <\/strong>Often time spent on social media apps is distracting too. Break from Messenger can help you stay focused.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"2\">\n<li><strong>Privacy Concerns: <\/strong>Now that there are many concerns about data security, you could deactivate Messenger to protect your privacy; all conversations will remain inaccessible.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"3\">\n<li><strong>Digital Detox: <\/strong>Stepping away from social media sometimes is refreshing. Taking a break from digital life can get you back to the world offline.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<ol start=\"4\">\n<li><strong>Avoiding Unwanted Messages: <\/strong>Deactivating Messenger is a much-needed escape if you are getting unwanted messages or interactions.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_Different_Devices\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate Messenger on Different Devices?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>How to deactivate Messenger depends on the device you use. The following are the exact steps for Android, iOS, as well as desktop users:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_Android\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate Messenger on Android<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Open the Messenger App: <\/strong>Thus, first of all, you are required to open the Messenger app on your Android device.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Access Your Profile: <\/strong>Tap on the top left of the app where your profile picture is. It will send us to the account settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Navigate to Privacy Settings: <\/strong>You can tap on Privacy and scroll down to see what privacy settings you have available on your account.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Select Deactivate Messenger: <\/strong>Now you\u2019ll have the option to Deactivate Messenger.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Confirm Your Decision<\/strong>: In this case, it\u2019ll confirm the subscription, and then you can see a confirmation screen. Now you\u2019ll see options to help you deactivate your Messenger account. You may require verification. Please enter your password.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Completion<\/strong>: If you are confirmed, your Messenger account will be disabled, and you will not receive any messages or notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_iOS\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate Messenger on iOS<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Log in to Facebook: O<\/strong>n your Safari or just start any web browser, log in to the Facebook website. Input your words.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Access Settings: <\/strong>Look in the upper right corner of the page, where you will see the downward arrow. Click on Settings &amp; Privacy, then click on Settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Navigate to Your Facebook Information: <\/strong>For this, you have to go to the left sidebar and click on your Facebook information.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Select Deactivation and Deletion<\/strong>: Just click on the\u00a0Deactivation and Deletion option.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Confirm Deactivation: <\/strong>Follow on-screen prompts to confirm your decision to deactivate your account. You will be prompted for your password for verification.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Steps: <\/strong>Your Messenger account is confirmed, after which you will lose access, no longer receive any messages, and no notifications.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Deactivate_Messenger_on_a_Desktop\"><\/span><strong>How to Deactivate Messenger on a\u00a0Desktop<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Log in to Facebook: <\/strong>Open your preferred web browser and go to the Facebook website. Log in to your account using your credentials.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Access Settings: <\/strong>In the upper right corner of the page, click the downward arrow. Click Select Settings &amp; Privacy, then Settings.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Navigate to Your Facebook Information: <\/strong>Click Your Facebook Information at the top of the left sidebar.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Select Deactivation and Deletion: <\/strong>Go to the Find option and among those, find the option that says Deactivation and Deletion and click on it.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Choose Deactivate Account<\/strong>: Click on Continue to Account Deactivation, then select Deactivate Account.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Follow the Prompts: <\/strong>Deactivate your\u00a0Messenger account by following the\u00a0on-screen instructions. If you see that action, you may have to rekey your password to confirm.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Delete_Your_Messenger_Account\"><\/span><strong>How to Delete Your Messenger Account<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>If you don\u2019t want to permanently hide your account from friends anymore, but permanently delete it entirely, the process isn\u2019t quite the same. But please keep in mind that regardless of whether you get your Messenger account back or not, it\u2019s the only time you can ever get it back, and you\u2019re losing your messages and Messenger data.<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Open the Messenger App:<\/strong> Then open Messenger on your device.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Access Your Profile:<\/strong> Just scroll down and tap on your profile picture in the upper left corner.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Go to Legal and Policies:<\/strong> From the settings menu, scroll down and click Legal and Policies.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Delete Account Option:<\/strong> Choose Delete Messenger Account. That isn\u2019t obvious at first, so pay attention.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Confirm Deletion:<\/strong> You then click the prompts, which confirm your desire to delete your account. You will also have to type your password to verify.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Final Confirmation:<\/strong> If you confirm, your Messenger account will be permanently deleted.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Reactivating_Messenger\"><\/span><strong>Reactivating Messenger<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once you disable your account in Messenger, it\u2019s easy to resume it. If you see this, all is not lost: Once you simply log back into the Messenger app with your Facebook login, your account will be reactivated, with all your previous messages.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Privacy_Security_with_iProVPN\"><\/span><strong>Privacy &amp; Security with iProVPN<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Deactivating Messenger could disable your distractions and keep your private, but it\u2019s important to know that you are still being watched online. In case you haven\u2019t figured it out yet, using a <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/virtual-private-network\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Virtual Private Network (VPN)<\/a> such as iProVPN:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Benefits_of_iProVPN\"><\/span><strong>Benefits of iProVPN:<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Encryption of Data: <\/strong>With iProVPN, your internet connection is encrypted, so neither you nor anyone who can\u2019t see it can see exactly what you\u2019re doing online. That includes discussion in Messenger and on other social media platforms.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Secure Public Wi-Fi Connections: <\/strong>Using a\u00a0public network is not secure, which puts your data at potential risk of cyber threats. iProVPN shields your connection when using a\u00a0public network to keep your information secure!<\/li>\n<li><strong> Access to Restricted Content: <\/strong>With iProVPN, you can break those geographical restrictions and get to previously inaccessible content. Features on Facebook and Messenger that don\u2019t exist in other locations.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Anonymity While Browsing: <\/strong>iProVPN masks your <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/blog\/how-to-hide-ip-address\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">IP address<\/a> so you don&#8217;t need to worry about your anonymity as you surf the internet. If your main issue is your privacy while using social media platforms, this becomes even more important.<\/li>\n<li><strong>User-Friendly Interface<\/strong>: iProVPN is simple on the eye and easy to use, therefore, allowing users with any level of knowledge to navigate and benefit from its <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/features\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">features<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Use_iProVPN\"><\/span><strong>How to Use iProVPN?<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ol>\n<li><strong>Download the App<\/strong>: Download the application on your device\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/iprovpn-privacy-on-the-web\/id1541172950#:~:text=iProVPN%20protects%20your%20privacy%20on,of%20your%20privacy%20with%20iProVPN.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app store<\/a> or at iProVPN\u2018s website.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Create an Account: <\/strong>Register at iProVPN. You might find other <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/buy-vpn\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">subscription plans<\/a> available, so choose the one that meets your needs.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Log in to the App: <\/strong>Once you have your credentials, go to the iProVPN app and <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/login\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">log in<\/a>.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Connect to a Server<\/strong>: From the list, choose a server location and click Connect. It will set up a secure connection to encrypt your data.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Start Browsing Safely: <\/strong>Once the iProVPN web client is connected, you can now browse the internet, talk to friends via your messenger, and enjoy other apps much more securely.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_Managing_Your_Online_Presence\"><\/span><strong>Tips for Managing Your Online Presence<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>In addition to deactivating Messenger and using a VPN, here are some additional tips for managing your online presence:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li><strong> Review Privacy Settings:<\/strong> Check and update regularly your Facebook and Messenger privacy settings. That means you control who sees your information.<\/li>\n<li><strong> Limit Notifications:<\/strong> In fact, it is suggested to lower your notification settings to cut down on distractions. This can keep you sharp while leaving the important contacts still reachable.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Be Mindful of Sharing:<\/strong> That does not mean you should never share personal info or share some sensitive data online, but you should always consider it. The safer you become, the more you keep to yourself.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Use Strong Passwords:<\/strong> The best thing you can do is get your Facebook and Messenger passwords as ultra-robust and unique as possible. Perhaps you ought to keep a <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/resources\/best-password-managers\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">password manager<\/a>, just to remember them.<\/li>\n<li><strong>Regularly Update Apps:<\/strong> Also, you should be sure to update your apps so they can take advantage of the latest security features, patches, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Conclusion\"><\/span><strong>Conclusion<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s a business you need to be in today. So, if you want to learn how to turn off Messenger and use privacy tools easily, you\u2019re starting from here. Read this article if you\u2019re just sick of Messenger or if you want to improve your online privacy.<\/p>\n<p>On top of that, using tools like iProVPN, you\u2019ll definitely be very protected online; you can also surf the web with an anonymous and secure IP with <a href=\"https:\/\/iprovpn.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iProVPN<\/a>, and also a free and unblocked web access content. By joining all of these together, you will feel like there is safety in your digital life.<\/p>\n<style type=\"text\/css\"><\/style><section id='' \n                class='helpie-faq accordions faq-toggle open-first groupSettings-315__enabled' \n                data-collection='' \n                data-pagination='0' \n                data-search='0' \n                data-pagination-enabled='0'\n                role='region'\n                aria-label='FAQ Section'\n                aria-live='polite'><h3 class=\"collection-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"FAQs_Deactivating_Facebook_Messenger\"><\/span>FAQs: Deactivating Facebook Messenger<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><article class=\"accordion \"><div class='helpie-faq-row'><div class='helpie-faq-col helpie-faq-col-12' ><ul><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10260\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10260\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10260\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">What happens when I deactivate Messenger?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10260\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10260\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Deactivating Messenger hides your profile, stops messages, and disables notifications. Your account isn\u2019t deleted, and you can reactivate it by logging back in.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10261\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10261\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10261\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Why would I want to deactivate Messenger?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10261\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10261\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>You might deactivate Messenger to reduce distractions, enhance privacy, take a social media break, or avoid unwanted messages.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10262\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10262\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10262\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">Can I deactivate Messenger without deactivating Facebook?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10262\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10262\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>No, you must deactivate your Facebook account first. Afterward, you can deactivate Messenger separately.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10263\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10263\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10263\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I deactivate Messenger on Android?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10263\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10263\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Open the Messenger app, access your profile by tapping your picture, go to Privacy Settings, and select &#8220;Deactivate Messenger.&#8221; Confirm by entering your password.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10264\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10264\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10264\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I deactivate Messenger on iOS?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10264\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10264\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Log in to Facebook via a browser, go to Settings &gt; Your Facebook Information, and choose &#8220;Deactivation and Deletion.&#8221; Follow the steps to deactivate Messenger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10265\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10265\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10265\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I deactivate Messenger on desktop?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10265\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10265\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Log in to Facebook, access Settings &gt; Your Facebook Information, and choose &#8220;Deactivation and Deletion.&#8221; Follow the prompts to deactivate Messenger.<\/p>\n<\/div><\/li><li class=\"accordion__item \"><div class=\"accordion__header \" \r\n                id=\"accordion-header-post-10266\"\r\n                role=\"button\"\r\n                aria-expanded=\"false\"\r\n                aria-controls=\"accordion-content-post-10266\"\r\n                data-id=\"post-10266\" \r\n                data-item=\"\" \r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\" \r\n                data-tags=\"\"\r\n                tabindex=\"0\"><div class=\"accordion__title\">How do I permanently delete my Messenger account?<\/div><\/div><div id=\"accordion-content-post-10266\" \r\n                class=\"accordion__body\" \r\n                role=\"region\"\r\n                aria-labelledby=\"accordion-header-post-10266\"\r\n                style=\"background:transparent;\"><p>Open Messenger, go to your profile, navigate to Legal and Policies, and select &#8220;Delete Messenger Account.&#8221; 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