How to Add a 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 in the bottom half of the page.
It will open a page that lists any accounts you have associated with Messenger.
If you don’t see the Switch Account option, 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. , This will open the account’s home screen.
You've added this account to Messenger.
If you get a "Session Expired" window, tap OK, then re-enter the account login information.
To switch between accounts, from the home screen, go to Profile→Switch Accounts and tap on the account you want to use. -
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 .
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 in the bottom half of the page.
It will open a page that lists any accounts you have associated with Messenger.
If you don’t see the Switch Account option, 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. , This will open the account’s home screen.
You've added this account to Messenger.
If you get a "Session Expired" window, tap OK, then re-enter the account login information.
To switch between accounts, from the home screen, go to Profile→Switch Accounts and tap on the account you want to use.
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