Facebook Messenger: How can you use archived messages

You’re likely to have a lot of old messages in your social media feeds, some that you probably haven’t touched in a long time. Facebook Messenger allows you to delete and archive old messages.

We’ll be explaining the difference between deleting and archiving messages in this article. We’ll then discuss how to archive and view archived messages as well as unarchiving them.  

What is the difference between archiving and deleting messages?

Archiving can help you organize your inbox, and ensure that all important conversations are preserved. If you archive a conversation you’ll continue to receive notification (unless you choose not to) This person should be blocked ). All messages received from this person will be added to your inbox as a new conversation.

Facebook Messenger Archive: How do you archive a conversation?

Messenger makes it easy to archive conversations. However, the process can be a little different depending on whether Messenger is used in an app or web version.  

How to Archive a Conversation on the Messenger Website

To archive conversations, you will need to go to the website if you are using a Mac or PC. If you don’t prefer the app, the instructions can be accessed on iPhone and Android via the website.

1. Open theMessenger . Messages Click the icon to the right of the Facebook homepage See all in Messenger.

2. Scroll down to the chat list in the left hand corner and hover over the conversation that you wish to archive. Click the icon three dots. 

3. Select Archive chat.

How to Archive a Conversation on the iOS or Android App

You can save conversations by using the Messenger app for Android and iPhone.

1. Open Messenger. 
2. Select the conversation that you wish to archive. Hold your finger down on the conversation.  
3. Tap the tap icon on the menu Archive. 

Facebook Messenger: How can you see and archive conversations

It’s simple to locate and retrieve conversations once you have archived them.  

How to See and Unarchive a Conversation on the Website

View archived messages using your web browse:

1. Open the Messenger website.  
2. Tap the three dots Scroll to the top left of your screen, and click on “Select” Archived chats. 

3. In the left sidebar hover your cursor above the name of the person you wish to delete from a conversation. Click the icon three dots. Unarchive chat.

How to See and Unarchive a Conversation on the Mobile App

You can view your text messages archived from your smartphone:  

1. The Facebook page is now open Messenger app. 
2. Tap your profile picture In the upper-left corner.  

3. Tap Archived chats. 

You can unarchive chats within the app by clicking her:

1. Tap and hold the finger to locate the conversation that you wish to delete.  
2. Tap the tap icon on the menu Unarchive. 

Note: The archived threads feature is useful if there are many of them search bar To find the right conversation.

Freshen Up Your Inbox

Archiving messages in FB Messenger in a unified way is a good way to manage your inbox and get rid of unnecessary conversations. This feature is especially helpful if there are many conversations that you need to have quickly (e.g., Marketplace purchases or running a business on Facebook).