How to Permanently Delete Facebook Messages

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Facebook Messenger.

   It's a white app with a blue message bubble and white lightning bolt inside.
   
   If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.
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   Step 2: Tap the Home tab.

   It's the house-shaped icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
   
   If Messenger opens to a conversation, tap the Back button in the top-left corner of the screen first. , If it's an old conversation, you may have to scroll down several times. , Doing so will bring up a row of options on the right side of the conversation box. , It's the red button on the far-right side of the screen. , This option is at the top of the pop-up window that appears after tapping Delete.
   
   Doing so will permanently remove the conversation from your message history.
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   Step 3: Scroll to the conversation you wish to delete.

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   Step 4: Swipe left over the conversation.

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   Step 5: Tap Delete.

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   Step 6: Tap Delete Conversation.

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