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How To Restrict Messages - Facebook Messenger

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Open up your Messenger application. Alternatively, you can also follow along using Facebook on your browser. I will first of all show you how to restrict users on Messenger. Navigate to the conversation you wish to restrict. From here, tap on the profile picture of the person.

Restrict Conversations with Friends

Open up your Messenger application. Alternatively, you can also follow along using Facebook on your browser. I will first of all show you how to restrict users on Messenger. Navigate to the conversation you wish to restrict. From here, tap on the profile picture of the person.

Restrict Conversations with Friends
Restrict Conversations with Friends

Here, scroll down and tap on Restrict

Here, scroll down and tap on Restrict.

Here, scroll down and tap on Restrict
Here, scroll down and tap on Restrict

A pop-up window will open up, informing you what will happen when you restrict a…

A pop-up window will open up, informing you what will happen when you restrict a friend or connection. In short, you won’t receive message notifications from this connection, the person won’t see your online or active status and the connection will not be notified that you restricted them.

A pop-up window will open up, informing you what will happen when you restrict a…
A pop-up window will open up, informing you what will happen when you restrict a…

Different Ways of Restricting Conversations

Alternatively, you can also swipe the entire chat to the left, tap on the More icon and select Restrict.

Different Ways of Restricting Conversations
Different Ways of Restricting Conversations

Update Facebook Messenger

In case the settings and interface looks a bit different on your device, then ensure yourself that you are using the latest Messenger version. Open up your Google Play or App Store application and lookup Messenger. You can then proceed to download the latest version before reopening the app.

Update Facebook Messenger
Update Facebook Messenger

Find All Restricted Conversations

If you want to preview your restricted messages on Messenger, then tap on your profile icon on the top left of your screen. From here, navigate to the Privacy section.

Find All Restricted Conversations
Find All Restricted Conversations

Under Privacy, select Restricted Accounts

Under Privacy, select Restricted Accounts. Here, you will see a list of restricted accounts and you’ll be able to add or remove users from this list to unrestrict them if you want.

Under Privacy, select Restricted Accounts
Under Privacy, select Restricted Accounts

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If it does not work

  • How do I block messages from someone on Facebook Messenger?. To block messages from someone on Facebook Messenger, simply go to your chat with that person, click on their name, and select "Block." This will prevent them from sending you any further messages.
  • Can I still receive messages from restricted users on Facebook Messenger?. Yes, you can still receive messages from restricted users on Facebook Messenger, but they will be moved to a separate folder in your inbox called "Message Requests." You can then choose to either accept or delete these messages.
  • Can restricted users still see my profile on Facebook Messenger?. Yes, restricted users can still see your profile on Facebook Messenger, but they won't be able to send you messages unless you accept their message request. By restricting messages, you can protect your privacy and control who can send you messages.