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How can I remove or hide my messages from my friend's inbox?

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The copy in your friend's inbox is under their control. There is no way to remove or change what they see in their inbox, without having access to it.

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Can I message someone who isn't my friend on Facebook?

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Yes.

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How do I keep my messenger chats private?

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You could use the secret conversation option in Facebook messenger, as it can hide your messages from other devices and the message box will only appear in a certain device that you choose.

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How do I turn off chat in the Messenger app?

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Tap the icon that looks like a bullet list. Tap "Active." Turn chat off with the switch at the top of the screen. You will still receive messages, but no one will know you are online.

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How do I hide the message icon from my public profile, so strangers can't message me?

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Facebook removed this option and changed how messages from non-friends work. They now appear in your inbox as "Message Requests" with an "Ignore" option. If you dislike this change, however, let Facebook know .

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When I chat on Facebook Messenger, can my friends see that conversation?

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No. All Facebook messages are private; they can only be seen by the people who are sending and receiving the messages. (In the case of a group chat, however, everyone in the chat can see everyone's messages to each other.)

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How do I hide message and call details on my phone screen?

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Go into Settings, click the Notification button and press Hide from Lock Screen.

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How can I see the hidden messages again?

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You can search for the username of the person and you should be able to find the conversation, or just message them again and the previous conversation(s) will be visible again.

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Does archiving a conversation hide it on other devices I'm logged into?

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Yes, it does, but if someone were to search for the name in the search box, they'd be able to see the messages.

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