We’ll show you how to utilize this feature on your iPhone or Android phone.
Facebook Messenger’s “Secret Conversations” feature is only available on iPhone and Android.
you might’t use it in Messenger on the web.
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What Does Messenger’s “Secret Conversations” Feature Do?
Then, these contents are only decrypted on the receiver’s phone.
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That encryption is the difference between a regular chat and a secret one.
If any bad actors gain access to Meta’s servers, they can’t see your encrypted messages.
Any of your regular chats might be visible, as they remain unencrypted on Meta’s servers.
However, Meta restricts who you’re free to have secret chats with.
Additionally, certain features you might be used to won’t work while in one of these chats.
Metastatesthat group messages and money payments are not supported in secret conversations.
If those limitations create problems for you, look into alternativesecure communication methodsthat might offer the features you need.
In the Messenger app’s top-right corner, tap the pencil icon.
You’ll see a “New Message” screen.
Here, in the top-right corner, turn on the “Secret Conversations” option.
Then, select that person on the list.
A new chat will start with your chosen person.
Any messages or calls you make in this conversation will be end-to-end encrypted.
you’re able to start sending messages as usual.
Then, scroll down the page and choose “Delete Chat.”
And that’s how you hold secret conversations with your chosen people on Facebook’s Messenger platform.
Did you knowMessenger lets you send disappearing messages?
Check out our guide to learn how to use that feature.
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