How to Deactivate or Delete Messenger Account on iPhone (Quick & Simple)
0To deactivate or delete your Messenger account on an iPhone, follow these steps:
1. **Deactivate Messenger Account on iPhone**:
You can only deactivate Messenger if you've already deactivated your Facebook account. Here's how:
#### Step 1: Deactivate Facebook Account
1. Open the *Facebook* app on your iPhone.
2. Tap the *three horizontal lines* (menu) in the bottom-right corner.
3. Scroll down and tap **Settings & Privacy**, then tap **Settings**.
4. Select *Personal and Account Information* **Account Ownership and Control**.
5. Tap **Deactivation and Deletion**.
6. Select *Deactivate Account* and follow the prompts to confirm.
#### Step 2: Deactivate Messenger
1. Open the *Messenger* app.
2. Tap your profile picture in the top-left corner.
3. Scroll down and tap **Legal & Policies**.
4. Tap *Deactivate Messenger* and confirm.
2. **Delete Messenger Account on iPhone**:
To delete Messenger, you must delete your Facebook account entirely, as Messenger is linked to your Facebook account.
#### Step 1: Delete Facebook Account
1. Open the *Facebook* app.
2. Go to *Settings & Privacy* **Settings**.
3. Under **Account Ownership and Control**, tap **Deactivation and Deletion**.
4. Select **Delete Account**, and follow the prompts to delete your account.
Once your Facebook account is deleted, your Messenger account will also be permanently deleted.
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