{"id":491869,"date":"2022-09-10T19:00:33","date_gmt":"2022-09-10T16:00:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-use-secret-conversations-on-facebook-messenger\/"},"modified":"2022-09-10T19:00:33","modified_gmt":"2022-09-10T16:00:33","slug":"how-to-use-secret-conversations-on-facebook-messenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-secret-conversations-on-facebook-messenger\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Use \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d on Facebook Messenger"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_84 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f086f7aac2\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a2f086f7aac2\" checked aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-secret-conversations-on-facebook-messenger\/#%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_%E2%80%9CSecret_Conversations%E2%80%9D_on_Facebook_Messenger%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;How to Use \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d on Facebook Messenger&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-secret-conversations-on-facebook-messenger\/#What_Does_Messengers_%E2%80%9CSecret_Conversations%E2%80%9D_Feature_Do\" >What Does Messenger\u2019s \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d Feature Do?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-use-secret-conversations-on-facebook-messenger\/#Start_a_Secret_Chat_in_Messenger_for_iPhone_iPad_and_Android\" >Start a Secret Chat in Messenger for iPhone, iPad, and Android<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9CHow_to_Use_%E2%80%9CSecret_Conversations%E2%80%9D_on_Facebook_Messenger%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;How to Use \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d on Facebook Messenger&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-756058\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/09\/facebook-messenger-logo-icon-smartphone.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/budapest-hungary-circa-2021-notifications-about-1975651073\">Peter Gudella\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Using <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/social-mediaa\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"1\" title=\"Social Media\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Facebook<\/a> Messenger\u2019s \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d feature, you can ensure your messages and calls are end-to-end encrypted so that only the sender and the receiver can access them. We\u2019ll show you how to utilize this feature on your iPhone or Android phone.<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"admonishment_note\"><p><strong>Note:<\/strong> Facebook Messenger\u2019s \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d feature is only available on iPhone and Android. You can\u2019t use it in Messenger on the web.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is End-to-End Encryption, and Why Does It Matter?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Does_Messengers_%E2%80%9CSecret_Conversations%E2%80%9D_Feature_Do\"><\/span>What Does Messenger\u2019s \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d Feature Do?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you enable the \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d feature with a user, Messenger <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/howto\/33949\/htg-explains-what-is-encryption-and-how-does-it-work\/\">encrypts your messages and calls as soon as you send them. Then, these contents are only decrypted on the receiver\u2019s phone. This ensures no one can access your chat contents, not even Meta\u2014at least not without physical access to you or your recipient\u2019s phone.<\/p>\n<p>That encryption is the difference between a regular chat and a secret one. If any bad actors gain access to Meta\u2019s servers, they can\u2019t see your encrypted messages. Any of your regular chats might be visible, as they remain unencrypted on Meta\u2019s servers.<\/p>\n<p>However, Meta restricts who you can have secret chats with. At the time of writing in August 2022, you can\u2019t start such a chat with businesses, professional accounts, Instagram accounts from Messenger, and people you haven\u2019t messaged before. Also, both you and your chatting partner need to be using the latest version of the <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>, so make sure you both update Messenger on your respective devices.<\/p>\n<p>Additionally, certain features you might be used to won\u2019t work while in one of these chats. Meta\u00a0<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/help\/messenger-app\/1084673321594605\">states<\/a> that group messages and money payments are not supported in secret conversations. If those limitations create problems for you, look into alternative\u00a0secure communication methods\u00a0that might offer the features you need.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Start_a_Secret_Chat_in_Messenger_for_iPhone_iPad_and_Android\"><\/span>Start a Secret Chat in Messenger for iPhone, iPad, and Android<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To begin a new secret chat with someone, first, launch the Messenger app on your phone.<\/p>\n<p>In the Messenger app\u2019s top-right corner, tap the pencil icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826267\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/1-new-message-messenger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"\" width=\"650\" height=\"201\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>You\u2019ll see a \u201cNew Message\u201d screen. Here, in the top-right corner, turn on the \u201cSecret Conversations\u201d option.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826268\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/2-secret-conversation-messenger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Toggle on &quot;Secret Conversations&quot; in the top-right corner.\" width=\"650\" height=\"293\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>On the same page, in the \u201cTo\u201d field, enter the name of the person you want to have a secret chat with. Then, select that person on the list.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826269\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/3-choose-person-messenger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Find and select a user for a secret chat.\" width=\"650\" height=\"287\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>A new chat will start with your chosen person. Any messages or calls you make in this conversation will be end-to-end encrypted. You can start sending messages as usual.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826270\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/4-secret-chat-messenger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Send secret messages.\" width=\"650\" height=\"411\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To make a voice or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/671864\/how-to-make-video-calls-with-facebook-messenger\/\">video call, then at the top of the chat screen, tap the appropriate icon.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826271\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/5-secret-call-messenger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Make secret calls.\" width=\"650\" height=\"243\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>To delete your secret chat with someone, then in the chat screen\u2019s top-right corner, tap the \u201ci\u201d icon. Then, scroll down the page and choose \u201cDelete Chat.\u201d<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-826272\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/6-delete-secret-chat-messenger.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Select &quot;Delete Chat.&quot;\" width=\"650\" height=\"321\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/p>\n<p>And that\u2019s how you hold secret conversations with your chosen people on Facebook\u2019s Messenger platform. Happy chatting!<\/p>\n<hr\/>\n<p>Did you know Messenger lets you send disappearing messages? Check out our guide to learn how to use that feature.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>How to Send Disappearing Messages in Facebook Messenger<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><script>\n setTimeout(function(){\n  !function(f,b,e,v,n,t,s)\n  {if(f.fbq)return;n=f.fbq=function(){n.callMethod?\n  n.callMethod.apply(n,arguments):n.queue.push(arguments)};\n  if(!f._fbq)f._fbq=n;n.push=n;n.loaded=!0;n.version='2.0';\n  n.queue=[];t=b.createElement(e);t.async=!0;\n  t.src=v;s=b.getElementsByTagName(e)[0];\n  s.parentNode.insertBefore(t,s) } (window, document,'script',\n  'https:\/\/connect.facebook.net\/en_US\/fbevents.js');\n   fbq('init', '335401813750447');\n   fbq('track', 'PageView');\n  },3000);\n<\/script><\/p>\n<blockquote><p><strong><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\">If you liked the article, do not forget to share it with your friends. 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