Can Restricted Accounts Message You on Facebook Messenger?

Learn if restricted Facebook accounts can message you on Messenger and how message requests work in this quick guide.

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No, restricted accounts cannot message you on Messenger. Restricting someone limits their ability to contact you directly; their messages are moved to the 'Message Requests' folder where you can choose to read or ignore them without them knowing.

FAQs & Answers

  1. What happens when you restrict someone on Facebook Messenger? When you restrict someone, their messages are moved to your 'Message Requests' folder, allowing you to read or ignore them without notifying the sender.
  2. Can restricted accounts see when you are active on Messenger? No, restricted accounts cannot see your active status or when you have read their messages.
  3. How do I find messages from restricted accounts on Messenger? Messages from restricted accounts appear in the 'Message Requests' folder, separate from your main inbox.

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