

People will still be able to message you using the standalone Facebook mobile app.


Deactivating an account is a temporary solution, and users can get access back whenever they want.īut when you deactivate your Facebook account, any associated Messenger accounts remain active. Most users know how to deactivate and delete their Facebook accounts. Want to take a break from messaging services like Facebook Messenger? Want to deactivate Facebook Messenger for a small period of time? Well, you can’t do that anymore. The only way to get rid of a Messenger account is to permanently delete the associated Facebook account. You can deactivate your Facebook account, but the associated Messenger account will still exist. Quick Answer: Technically, there’s no way to deactivate a Facebook Messenger account anymore.
