Are you new to Messenger and trying to find your way on the app? In this post, we have explained how to use Facebook Messenger.
Messenger is an instant messaging app that lets you keep in touch with friends. It was launched in August 2011 and is now one of the products of Meta Platforms, including Facebook, Instagram and WhatsApp.
With Facebook Messenger, you can stay close to your loved ones by exchanging text, voice, pictures and videos as chats and gist over a voice call or video call. Messenger does the messaging work for Facebook mobile users.
Interestingly, you don’t get billed for using Messenger features. You can enjoy all the features on the Messenger app with an active mobile internet connection or Wi-Fi on your device. Also, you do not need to sign up for Messenger if you already have a Facebook account. Although, it is not one of the criteria for using the app.
Chatting with friends just got easier and better with the Facebook Messenger mobile app, which allows you to see all your conversations in one place without any distractions. The app works across all devices on the Android OS and iOS, regardless of the brand.
If you have a Facebook account, you are already a step closer to starting a conversation on Messenger. So, you may consider creating a Facebook account if you don’t have one yet. However, you can also use Messenger without having an account.
How to Use Facebook Messenger
You can use Facebook Messenger on your PC through the Facebook website or install the mobile app on your device.
Using Messenger on the Facebook Website
You must log in to your Facebook account to access Messenger on the Facebook website. Visit https://facebook.com and enter your login credentials in the login fields.
Once you have access to your account, you can start using the chat function. Locate and click on the “Messages” icon from the top of your screen to see your recent conversations with friends.
Next, you can start a new conversation by clicking on any recent ones. This opens a new window as a bottom overlay on the current screen. Now, you can begin exchanging messages with your friend. More than chats, you can also make a voice or video call with them right on the screen.
To chat directly from the Facebook Messenger page, click on the “Messenger” icon at the top of your screen, then select “See All in Messenger” from the bottom of the drop-down menu that appears.
Now, you can see all conversations with friends on the Messenger screen. Here, you can find the conversations in the centre of the page, contact details of friends to your left and the voice and video call buttons at the top right corner of the screen.
Also available are options to add photos and videos and more.
Using Messenger on Mobile App
You need to install the Facebook Messenger app from your app store to access Messenger on a mobile device.
After launching the app and logging in, you can see your chats list on the home screen named “Chats”.
The Chats screen has a search bar, a button to start a call and a long list of your friends that are online and available to chat above the page. A green dot is appended on the profile picture to notify you that they are online.
To chat with a friend you see online, tap their profile picture and proceed to the next page, where you can send a chat. Under this are your recent conversations. You can start a new chat with any friend on the list.
At the bottom menu, you have the “Calls” tab, “People”, and “Stories”. On the “Calls” tab is where you see a list of calls you have made with Facebook Messenger. On the People screen is a list of life events, including friends’ birthdays and your active friend list. The Stories screen is a collection of recent stories added by friends. You can tab to watch these stories, react to them and leave a comment.
Things you can do with Facebook Messenger
There are certain features you can enjoy on Messenger. These include:
Sending chats
Chats can be sent and received as texts, pictures and videos on Messenger. You can open a chat with your friend or start a group chat with your besties.
Aside from images and videos, you can also maximize fun on the platform by putting emojis, stickers and GIFs already added to the app into use.
You can also share your location from the chat screen.
Message indicator
On Messenger, you can see when a friend is typing a message to you. This is particularly useful when you are in the middle of a conversation with them but needs to be sure they are still with you.
Delivered report and timestamp
Messenger sends a report to let you know your message has been delivered to a friend and they have read it. The report is sent as a receipt, with a timestamp to tell you when the message was sent and read.
You need to know that this feature can be disabled. You cannot see such information if your friend does not use this feature.
Making calls
Messenger allows voice and video calls. You can start a call with a friend from the chat screen window by selecting the voice or video call icon.
Messenger uses your webcam on a PC and your phone camera for video calls if you use the mobile app. Both voice and video call on Messenger doesn’t attract an extra cost, only an internet connection.
Conclusion
If you are looking for a fast, cost-effective way to reach your friends, you may consider using Messenger. Aside from having an internet connection, you do not have to pay for any of its features.
To use Messenger as a logged-in user, you don’t have to create a new account if you are a Facebook user. With your Facebook account, you can access Messenger and Instagram platforms.
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