Can You Receive Messages from Archived Conversations on Messenger?

Learn if you can still get messages from archived chats on Messenger and how archiving affects message notifications.

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Yes, you can still receive messages from someone you archived on Messenger. Archiving a conversation simply hides it from your main chat list but does not block the person. Their new messages will still appear in your inbox.

FAQs & Answers

  1. Does archiving a chat on Messenger block the person? No, archiving a chat simply hides it from your main chat list and does not block the person from sending messages.
  2. Will I get notifications for new messages in archived Messenger chats? Yes, new messages from archived chats will still appear in your inbox and you will receive notifications unless muted.
  3. How can I find archived messages on Messenger? You can find archived messages by searching the person’s name in the Messenger search bar or by accessing the archived chats folder.

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For more helpful tips on managing your Messenger chats, check out our guides on how to archive, mute, and block contacts, as well as how to recover deleted messages.

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