How to Use Messenger Without Facebook?

Meta owns Messenger and Facebook are both very popular apps and also interconnected. Opening a Facebook account means creating a Messenger account as well and vice versa. Facebook can be used for multiple purposes like communicating, posting pictures, running businesses, etc. But, Messenger is exclusively designed for communication purposes only, and a few other features make it more interesting.

If you use both, it is no problem as you can see and share posts via Facebook and chat via Messenger. But what if you only want to use Messenger to chat with important people or groups you need to be a part of and not use Facebook at all? Well, you can do so.

If you are not aware of how to use Messenger without Facebook, worry no more because, with this article, we have you covered.

How to Create a Messenger Account?

The initial thing we will talk about is how you can create a Messenger account if you already don’t have one. Remember that since they are connected, creating a Messenger account means creating a Facebook account. They cannot be separated from each other. To create a Messenger account, follow the given steps:

1. Open the Play store and install the Messenger app.

2. Open it then click on ‘Create New Account’ option.

3. Enter your first name, and last name and click on ‘Next’.

4. Enter your birthdate and click on ‘Next’.

5. You can either enter your phone number or, sign up with email.

6. Select your Gender and click on ‘Next’.

7. Create a new password to ensure your account safety and click on ‘Sign up’.

8. Enter the code sent to your email id or, the phone number to verify them and click on confirm.

9. Add your profile picture if you wish to then select ‘Next’.

10. Your new Messenger, as well as your Facebook account, gets created.

In this way, you can create a Messenger account. Now let’s talk about how you can use Messenger without Facebook.

How to Use Messenger without Facebook?

Now that you have created both accounts, we will discuss how you can only use Messenger without Facebook. As we talked about earlier, Messenger cannot exist without Facebook. However, you can deactivate your Facebook account if you don’t wish to use it and keep only Messenger. To use Messenger without Facebook, follow the given steps:

1. Open Messenger and click on your ‘Profile icon’.

2. Scroll down and select ‘Account Settings’.

3. Click on ‘Personal Information’ option then select ‘Manage Account’.

4. Click on ‘Deactivate’.

5. Enter your password and hit ‘Continue’.

6. Select the reason for deactivating your account then hit ‘Continue’.

7. Click on ‘Continue’ again.

8. Select ‘Deactivate my account’ option.

9. Your Facebook account gets deactivated.

10. Open Messenger and click on ‘Continue’ to keep using Messenger.

You will now still be able to use Messenger without Facebook. To reactivate your Facebook account, go to Facebook and enter your username and password then log in.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How to add a friend on Messenger?

As Facebook and Messenger are interconnected, you will be friends with everyone on Messenger whom you are friends with on Facebook. However, after deactivating the Facebook account, to add friends,

1. Open Messenger and search for your friend as shown below.

2. Send them a Message.

3. The message sits in their message requests section on Messenger.

When they see your message request it and accept/reply to it, you will be able to communicate efficiently on the platform. In this way, you can add a friend on the platform when you use Messenger without Facebook.

How to add phone contacts on Messenger?

To do so, click on your Profile icon>Phone contacts>Upload contacts and then select the ‘Turn On’ option. Your phone contacts will be uploaded.

Can people find me without a Facebook account on Messenger?

Yes, they can. Ask your friends to use your username, email address, or, the phone number associated with your account. They will be easily able to find your Messenger account and send messages.

Conclusion

Hence, by using the steps mentioned above in the article, you can now easily use Messenger without Facebook account that is active. Make sure that you mistakenly don’t delete the account because your Messenger account will also be deleted if you do so. You can reactivate your Facebook account anytime you wish to and still keep your Messenger intact.

Hope this article was helpful and cleared your doubts. Feel free to leave comments in case of any queries.