How to Turn Off Chat on Facebook
Open Messenger., Sign into your Facebook account., Tap the “People” button., Tap “Active”., Tap the slider next to your name.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Messenger.
If you do not already have it you can get it from the App Store or Play Store. -
Step 2: Sign into your Facebook account.
Enter your username and password and tap “Log in”. , This button looks like 3 horizontal lines with dots in front.
It is located in the bottom menu bar (iOS) or the top menu bar (Android) and will take you to a list of contacts. , This button is near the top of the contact list. , Your name will display at the top of the contact list.
The slider will turn grey on iOS or disappear on Android to indicate you are not longer online.Tap the slider again to re-enable your online status (iOS).
On Android you must tap the “Home” tab, swipe down to refresh the list, then tap “Turn On” when prompted to go back online. -
Step 3: Tap the “People” button.
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Step 4: Tap “Active”.
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Step 5: Tap the slider next to your name.
Detailed Guide
If you do not already have it you can get it from the App Store or Play Store.
Enter your username and password and tap “Log in”. , This button looks like 3 horizontal lines with dots in front.
It is located in the bottom menu bar (iOS) or the top menu bar (Android) and will take you to a list of contacts. , This button is near the top of the contact list. , Your name will display at the top of the contact list.
The slider will turn grey on iOS or disappear on Android to indicate you are not longer online.Tap the slider again to re-enable your online status (iOS).
On Android you must tap the “Home” tab, swipe down to refresh the list, then tap “Turn On” when prompted to go back online.
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