Can You Receive Messages After Deactivating Messenger?

Find out if your friends can still message you when you deactivate Facebook Messenger and how to stay connected.

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No, if you deactivate your Messenger, people cannot send you messages. Deactivating your Facebook account also deactivates Messenger, making you unreachable until reactivation. For continuous messaging, consider just logging out of Messenger while your Facebook account remains active. This allows uninterrupted messaging capability. Remember, only deactivating Facebook itself affects Messenger service, not merely uninstalling the app. Reactivate at any time to resume receiving messages and maintaining connections with friends and family.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Can I receive messages on Messenger if I only deactivate Facebook? No, deactivating your Facebook account also deactivates Messenger, which means you won't be able to receive or send messages until you reactivate your Facebook account.
  2. What happens to my messages if I deactivate Messenger? If you deactivate Messenger, your accounts become unreachable, and you won't receive messages until you reactivate either Messenger or your Facebook account.
  3. Can I still use Messenger if I log out instead of deactivating? Yes, if you log out of Messenger but keep your Facebook account active, you will still be able to receive messages. Logging out simply prevents access until you log back in.
  4. Is uninstalling the Messenger app the same as deactivating my account? No, uninstalling the Messenger app does not deactivate your account. Your messages will still be available when you reinstall it, provided your Facebook account is active.

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