You have deleted your Facebook account, but still want to continue using Facebook Messenger? You can do it easily by authenticating with your phone number, just like with WhatsApp. The developers of the application have seen fit to allow you to use the service without a real social network account.
You don't know how to use Facebook Messenger without a Facebook account? Then you have definitely come to the right place! In this simple and practical guide we will explain how you can use the instant messaging service using only your phone number.
Use Facebook Messenger with your phone number
As we told you earlier, it is possible to use Facebook Messenger without a Facebook account, simply by using your phone number. The first thing to do is to download and install the application of Messenger for your Android or iOS device.
When you first start the application, you will be asked how you want to use the messaging service. The first method is to log into the social network and use the service with your Facebook or Instagram account.
The second method instead consists in exploiting your own phone number following the following steps:
- Select the item Sign up with your phone number placed in the lower center.
- Select the item Continue.
- Enter yours phone number.
- Wait for the verification code that you will receive via SMS.
- Finally, enter the code received for confirm your number.
During the wizard you will be asked if you want synchronize your number and your address book in the social network. The decision is up to you, but we advise you not to do so if you want to protect yours more privacy.
Once this is done, you are ready to use Facebook Messenger without the help of a real account.
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