How to Delete a Group on Facebook Messenger

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This wikiHow teaches you how to permanently delete a group chat from Facebook Messenger on a phone, tablet, or computer. As long as you are listed as an admin of the chat, you can remove all of the group members so they can no longer carry on the conversation. Once you remove the group members, you can delete the chat from your inbox so you don't have to see it anymore. Keep in mind that this will not remove the history of the chat from former group members' inboxes—it will only remove them from the group and prevent them from responding further.

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Using the Messenger Mobile App

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  1. It's the blue, pink, and purple chat bubble icon with a lightning bolt inside. You'll find it on your home screen or in your app list.
  2. If you're using an Android, tap the icon of a house at the bottom of the screen. [1] If you're using an iPhone or iPad, tap the speech bubble icon labeled Chats at the bottom of the screen.
    • If Messenger opens up to a conversation, tap the back button to go back to your Home screen first.
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  3. This displays the contents of the chat.
  4. If the chat has a name, you'll see it at the top of the screen. If not, you'll see the names of a few people in the chat. Tapping this displays information about the chat.
  5. This displays all members of the group.
  6. Only group admins can delete the group. To check if you are an admin, tap ADMINS at the top. If your name is there, you're an admin and can remove other members and delete the group.
    • After checking, tap the ALL tab at the top to return to the full list of group members.
  7. To delete the group, you'll need to remove all of the other members first and remain a member. To delete a member, tap their name and select Remove from Group . Repeat this until the only remaining member is yourself.
    • If you leave a group without removing all the other members, the group chat will continue without you.
  8. Now that you've removed all the members, there are only a few remaining steps.
    • At this point, if you don't mind keeping the message in your inbox, you can tap Leave group toward the bottom to leave the group yourself. If you actually want to delete the message from your inbox permanently, continue with this method.
  9. To be able to delete the chat permanently, you'll need to ignore it first. Tap Ignore Messages on the chat, and then tap Ignore to confirm. This moves the group chat to your Spam messages.
  10. Here's how:
    • Tap the back button until you've returned to the Chats or Home tab. This is the tab that contains a list of all of your conversations.
    • Tap your profile icon at the top-left corner.
    • Tap Message Requests on the menu.
    • Tap the SPAM tab at the top. This is where you'll find the group chat you ignored, as well as any messages that you've filtered as spam.
  11. A confirmation message will appear, asking if you want to permanently delete the conversation.
  12. This permanently deletes the group message from your inbox.
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Using Messenger on the Web

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  1. Go to https://www.facebook.com/messages in a web browser. If you're not signed in, you'll be prompted to do so now.
  2. This displays your chat in the center panel, and a list of chat members and other features in the right panel.
    • You can also use the Search Messenger bar in the upper-left corner if you remember the group name, members, or the content of the chat conversation.
  3. Take a look at the far-right panel—you'll see a section called "Chat Members." As long as you see "Admin" listed below your name in the Chat Members list, you'll be able to remove group members and delete the chat.
    • If you don't see the Chat Members list in the right panel, click the small "i" in a circle at the upper-right corner of the chat to expand it.
  4. To remove a group member, click the three horizontal dots on any name in the Chat Members list, select Remove Member , and then click Remove from Chat to confirm. [2] Repeat this until you've removed everyone from the group except yourself.
    • If you leave a group without removing all the other members, the group chat will continue without you.
  5. It's in the right panel below the Chat Members list. This expands more options.
  6. Before you can delete a group, you'll need to ignore it, which will automatically move it into your Spam messages. It can be deleted from there. A pop-up warning will appear.
  7. The message will now move away from your inbox and into your spam box.
  8. This is at the top of the left panel, above your list of conversations. A menu will expand.
  9. Now you'll see a list of messages people have attempted to send you, as well as a section titled "See Spam."
  10. It's below any messages that appear in your Message Requests box. This is where you'll find the group chat you ignored.
  11. A menu will expand.
  12. The chat is now deleted.
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    Will the other people in the group still be able to see the chat?
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    Not if you remove them all as instructed. Once removed, the person will not be able to view or access the group.
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      • You have to be a group chat admin to remove other members from the conversation. You can still remove a group from your chats list by leaving without kicking other members, but the conversation will continue for other members.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/messenger-app/207233286525869/?cms_platform=android-app&helpref=platform_switcher
      2. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/help/messenger-app/207233286525869

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      1. Open Messenger.
      2. Tap Home or Chats .
      3. Tap the group.
      4. Tap Members or See Group Members .
      5. Remove all members from the group except yourself.
      6. Tap the back button.
      7. Tap Ignore Messages and then Ignore to confirm.
      8. Go back to the Home or Chats tab and tap your profile photo.
      9. Tap Message Requests and go to the SPAM tab.
      10. Swipe left on the message and tap Delete .

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