How to Switch Your Facebook Messenger Account
Open Messenger., Tap the Profile button., Tap Switch Account., Tap +., Enter the information for the account you want to add., Tap OK. It’s at the bottom right of the Add an account window., Tap Require to require a password., Tap Continue as...
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Messenger.
It’s a white app with a blue speech bubble.
If you’re not logged in, you’ll be prompted to do so. -
Step 2: Tap the Profile button.
It’s a blue circle with the outline of a person in the top left corner.
This will open your profile page. , It’s toward the bottom of the page.
If you don’t see the option to switch accounts, update your Messenger app. , It’s at the top right corner of the page.
The Add an account window will pop up. , You’ll need the email or phone number and password associated with the account. , The Require Password window will pop up. , You’ll need to enter your password each time you switch to this account.
If you don’t want to enter your password each time, tap Don’t Require. , Another window will open. , The Text Anyone in Your Phone window will pop up.
If you don't want to enter your phone number, you can tap Not Now →Skip. , This will take you to the Invite your friends to Messenger window.
You can tap Learn More →Not now if you don’t want Messenger to upload your contacts. , You can tap Skip at the top right corner to skip this step, or tap Invite More Later at the top of the page to perform this step at a later time. , It’s at the top right corner of the screen.
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Step 3: Tap Switch Account.
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Step 4: Tap +.
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Step 5: Enter the information for the account you want to add.
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Step 6: Tap OK. It’s at the bottom right of the Add an account window.
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Step 7: Tap Require to require a password.
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Step 8: Tap Continue as .
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Step 9: Enter your phone number.
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Step 10: Tap Ok to allow Messenger to continuously upload your contacts.
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Step 11: Tap Invite next to any friends you want to invite to Messenger.
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Step 12: Tap Done.
Detailed Guide
It’s a white app with a blue speech bubble.
If you’re not logged in, you’ll be prompted to do so.
It’s a blue circle with the outline of a person in the top left corner.
This will open your profile page. , It’s toward the bottom of the page.
If you don’t see the option to switch accounts, update your Messenger app. , It’s at the top right corner of the page.
The Add an account window will pop up. , You’ll need the email or phone number and password associated with the account. , The Require Password window will pop up. , You’ll need to enter your password each time you switch to this account.
If you don’t want to enter your password each time, tap Don’t Require. , Another window will open. , The Text Anyone in Your Phone window will pop up.
If you don't want to enter your phone number, you can tap Not Now →Skip. , This will take you to the Invite your friends to Messenger window.
You can tap Learn More →Not now if you don’t want Messenger to upload your contacts. , You can tap Skip at the top right corner to skip this step, or tap Invite More Later at the top of the page to perform this step at a later time. , It’s at the top right corner of the screen.
You’re now logged in with the account you’ve added.
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