How to Send Disappearing Messages in Facebook Messenger

Send Disappearing Messages in Facebook Messenger Mobile App

The process of sending disappearing messages on the mobile app is the same for Android and iOS devices. Follow the steps below.

Step 1: Launch your Messenger application.

Step 2: Tap the chat to set disappearing messages > tap on the name.

Step 3: Scroll down and tap on Disappearing Messages > 24 hours.

Step 4: Now, return to the chat and send messages, which will be deleted automatically after 24 hours.

Send Disappearing Messages in Facebook Messenger Web Service

If you use the Web Messenger service, you may also enable disappearing messages. However, the steps are slightly different.

Step 1: Open your Messenger web service.

Step 2: Click the chat you need to enable disappearing messages on > expand Privacy and support > select Disappearing Messages.

Step 3: Select 24 hours > click Done.

Now, return and send disappearing messages to the contact. However, you may also opt to enable secret conversations rather than using disappearing messages.

FAQs

Does Messenger Notify When Someone Screenshots or Screen Records Disappearing Messages?

Yes, Facebook will notify you if someone screenshots or screen records disappearing messages.

Can I Send One-Time View Photos Using Disappearing Messages in Messenger?

No, you can’t send view once photos on Messenger.

Does Disappearing Messages Delete the Chat on Both Messenger Accounts?

Yes, messages on a chat set to disappearing messages will be deleted from your account and the second party’s account.

Can I Recover Disappeared Messages in Messenger?

Disappearing messages are temporary. After 24 hours, you can not recover those messages.