Do you want to get rid of your Facebook account, but don’t want to lose contact with your friends? It turns out that there is a way to effectively remove Facebook but keep Messenger. While you won’t be able to stay in touch with everyone, you can avoid all the pitfalls of social media while still being able to message other Facebook users. Is that how it works.
Can you delete Facebook but keep Messenger?
There is no way to completely delete a Facebook account but keep Messenger. Instead, you can deactivate your account and then continue using Messenger to keep in touch with friends. The only real problem is that you will probably need to add Messenger friends from your phone’s contact list.
The process can be a bit complex. Facebook doesn’t want you to delete your account permanently, even if you don’t like the new terms of service. Also, some users may feel great shame if they delete their account and cannot get it back. Fortunately, the Facebook team made it easy to deactivate your account, which is a more secure way to temporarily delete it. Once deactivated, your profile and bio will be hidden from both friends and the public, but you will not lose access to your previous posts or friends list.
If you decide to deactivate your account, there is an important step to remember. Towards the end of the process, Facebook will ask you if you want to opt out of receiving messages on Messenger. If you turn it off, you will no longer be able to use Messenger. If it stays on, you can effectively delete your Facebook but keep Messenger.
Here’s how to deactivate your Facebook account but continue using Messenger:
Open the Facebook website and log in to your account Go to Settings and privacy, then click Settings Choose your Facebook information, then click Deactivation and deletion Select Deactivate account, then Continue with account deactivation Choose one reason to leave Facebook, then click Continue Close the pop-up window, make sure to deselect the option “Disable receiving messages in Messenger”, then click Disable
Of course, there is a much simpler process for mobile device users who are not ready to completely delete their account. If you are completely tired of Facebook, just try removing the mobile app. Your account will remain active, but your phone will not be bombarded with notifications or reminders. Acquaintances and co-workers will still be able to find you and you won’t have to worry about losing all your past photos and memories.
However, deactivating your Facebook account is always an option. You will not lose access to previous content, but it will appear that your account has been deleted. Until you turn off receiving messages, you can continue to use the Messenger mobile app to keep in touch with friends and family.
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