Now, to deactivate Messenger:
- Open the Messenger app and tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
- Scroll down to tap Legal & Policies, and then Deactivate Messenger. Open the "Legal & Policies" menu. Facebook; William Antonelli/Insider.
- Tap Deactivate again to confirm your choice.
How can I deactivate my Messenger account?
To deactivate it, open Messenger, then tap your profile picture in the top left corner, and go to Privacy & Terms > Deactivate Messenger. From there, enter your password and tap Continue. Next, tap Deactivate.
Why can't I deactivate my Messenger?
To deactivate Messenger, you must first deactivate your Facebook profile. There's no way to deactivate Messenger without deactivating your Facebook profile first. If you don't want to receive messages without deactivating Facebook, you can just remove the Messenger app.
