How can I deactivate a Messenger account after deactivating my Facebook? Just like how to deactivate facebook account which is very easy, the process involved in deactivating Facebook messenger is also very easy.
Note that if you always access your messenger via Facebook, deactivating your Facebook account, automatically deactivate the messenger.
But if you sign up Messenger on its own, deactivating Facebook will not deactivate it.
To deactivate facebook messenger if you always access via Facebook, all you need to do is to access your account and then do the following.
How to Deactivate Facebook Account temporarily
1. First, you need to log in to your Facebook account by entering your Facebook credentials.
2. Once login, take the cursor of your mouse to the arrow icon facing downward located in the top-right corner of the page and click on it.
3. A drop-down menu will appear where you need to select the “Settings” option.
4. Then, select the Security tab from the left panel of the screen.
5. At the bottom of the page, you’ll find the ‘Deactivate your account’ option. Click on it.
6. After clicking the option, a tab will be extended where you need to click on the blue colour ‘Deactivate your account’ link.
7. A new page will be open, where you need to enter the password.
8. After entering a password, click on the ‘Continue’ button.
9. You’ll be directed to a new page, where you need to tell the reason behind your deactivation.
10. After filling the prompt information, click on the ‘Deactivate’ button for deactivation.
11. Facebook will once again ask you to confirm your decision to deactivate Facebook account. Click on the Deactivate Now button to immediately *deactivate Facebook account*.
To deactivate Messenger without Facebook account, do the following:
1. First, open Messenger.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top left corner > Privacy & Terms > Deactivate Messenger.
3. Enter your password and tap Continue.
4. Finally, tap Deactivate and you’re done.
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