These instructions apply to the Messenger app on your mobile rig.

Your next best option is to appear offline to your Messenger contacts.

Tap the toggle next toShow when you’re active.

Pause Active Status options for Messenger on Android

EnsureUntil I change itis selected, and then confirm by tappingPause(Android) orTurn off(iPhone).

This is a great way to discourage your contacts from reaching you through Facebook Messenger.

Can I Temporarily Deactivate Messenger?

No, there is no way to deactivate Messenger temporarily.

it’s possible for you to’t eventurn Facebook Messenger off.

The only way to deactivate Facebook’s messaging service is to deactivate your whole Facebook account.

An alternative to deactivating Messenger is to simply delete the app.

Much like deactivation, Facebook makes logging out difficult, but at least it isn’t impossible.

When you sign out of Messenger, your account still hangs around but you’ll quit getting message alerts.

Why Can’t I Deactivate My Messenger?

you could think of Messenger as an extension of Facebook.

But, the two are still very connected.

The only way to delete your Messenger account is to delete your Facebook account.

FAQ

Messenger’s Vanish Mode is no longer supported.