3 Easy Ways to Remove Contact From Messenger

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If you’re tired of seeing a certain contact in your Messenger list, you can remove them with just a few clicks. Here’s how:

First, open the Messenger app on your phone or computer. Then, find the contact you want to remove and tap on their name. Once you’re on their profile page, tap on the three dots in the top-right corner of the screen. A menu will appear; select “Remove Contact.” You’ll be asked to confirm your decision; tap on “Remove” again. The contact will now be removed from your Messenger list.

If you want to remove multiple contacts at once, you can do so by tapping on the “Edit” button in the top-right corner of the Messenger app’s home screen. Then, tap on the red “Remove” button next to each contact you want to delete. Once you’re finished, tap on the “Done” button in the top-right corner of the screen. The selected contacts will now be removed from your Messenger list.

Removing a contact from Messenger will not delete them from your Facebook friends list. If you want to remove someone from your Facebook friends list, you’ll need to do so from the Facebook website or app.

Deactivating a Contact

Deactivating a contact on Messenger is a straightforward process that can be done in just a few simple steps. Deactivating a contact allows you to temporarily or permanently remove the individual from your Messenger contacts list and prevent them from sending you messages or calls. Below are detailed instructions on how to deactivate a contact on Messenger across various platforms:

### Desktop
1. Open the Messenger website or app on your computer.
2. Click on the “Chats” tab.
3. Hover over the contact you want to deactivate and click on the gear icon that appears.
4. Select “Deactivate” from the menu that appears.
5. Confirm your selection to deactivate the contact.

### Mobile (iOS)
1. Open the Messenger app on your iPhone or iPad.
2. Tap on the “Chats” tab.
3. Tap and hold on the contact you want to deactivate.
4. Select “Deactivate” from the options that appear.
5. Confirm your selection to deactivate the contact.

### Mobile (Android)
1. Open the Messenger app on your Android phone or tablet.
2. Tap on the “Chats” tab.
3. Tap and hold on the contact you want to deactivate.
4. Select “Deactivate Contact” from the options that appear.
5. Confirm your selection to deactivate the contact.

Unfriending a Contact

1. Open the Messenger app on your phone or computer.
2. Tap or click on the three lines in the top left corner.
3. Scroll down and tap or click on “Contacts”.
4. Find the contact you want to unfriend and tap or click on their name.
5. Tap or click on the “Friends” button, then select “Unfriend”.

Removing a Contact from a Group Chat

If you’re in a group chat with someone you no longer want to communicate with, you can remove them from the group.

To remove a contact from a group chat:

Open the group chat.
Tap on the contact’s name.
Tap on the “Remove from Group” option.
Confirm that you want to remove the contact from the group.
The contact will be removed from the group and will no longer be able to send or receive messages in the chat.

Hiding a Contact from the Active List

If you want to temporarily remove a contact from your active list without blocking or deleting them, you can hide them. This will prevent their profile picture and status from appearing in your chat window.

To hide a contact:

Open the Messenger app.
Tap the “Chats” tab.
Find the contact you want to hide.
Tap and hold on their profile picture.
Select “Hide Contact” from the menu.
Confirm your decision by tapping “Hide Contact” again.

The contact will now be hidden from your active list. To unhide them, simply follow the same steps and select “Unhide Contact” from the menu.

Step	Action
1	Open Messenger
2	Tap “Chats”
3	Locate desired contact
4	Tap and hold profile picture
5	Choose “Hide Contact”
6	Confirm by selecting “Hide Contact”

Restricting a Contact’s Messaging Permissions

To restrict a contact’s messaging permissions, follow these steps:

Open the Messenger app and tap on the contact you want to restrict.
Tap on the “i” icon in the top right corner of the screen.
Scroll down and tap on “Message Controls.”
Under the “Who can message me?” section, tap on “Only allowed contacts.”
Tap on the “Add” button and select the contacts you want to allow to message you.
Tap on the “Done” button to save your changes.

Once you have restricted a contact’s messaging permissions, they will only be able to message you if they are on your list of allowed contacts.


Permission	Description
Only allowed contacts	Only contacts on your allowed list can message you.
Everyone	Anyone can message you, even if they are not on your contacts list.

Muting a Contact’s Notifications

Muting a contact’s notifications allows you to temporarily silence their messages and call alerts without unfriending or blocking them. Here’s a detailed guide on how to mute contact notifications on Messenger:

Desktop

Open Messenger in your browser.
Click on the contact’s name or icon in the sidebar.
Click on the "Notifications" button below their profile picture.
Select the "Mute" option.
Choose the duration for which you want to mute notifications: 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours, or custom.

Mobile (iOS and Android)

Open the Messenger app on your phone.
Tap on the "Chats" tab.
Swipe left on the conversation you want to mute.
Tap on the "Notifications" icon (a bell with a line through it).
Select the duration for which you want to mute notifications: 15 minutes, 1 hour, 8 hours, custom, or indefinitely.

Custom Duration

When selecting a custom duration for muting notifications, you can choose a specific time period. To do this:

Select the "Custom" option from the list of durations.
Set the start and end time for the muting period.
Click or tap "Save" to apply the changes.

Muting a contact’s notifications is a convenient way to manage your notifications and avoid distractions without severing the connection with your contacts.

Reporting a Contact

If you encounter inappropriate behavior or messages from a contact on Messenger, it’s important to report it to Facebook for review. Here are the detailed steps on how to report a contact on Messenger:

Open the Messenger app or website.

Click or tap on the conversation with the contact you want to report.

Tap on the contact’s name at the top of the conversation.

Select “Settings.”

Scroll down and tap on “Report.”

Choose one of the reporting reasons (e.g., harassment, impersonation, violence).

Provide additional details or evidence if possible.

Tap on “Send Report.”

Detailed Explanation for Step 9:

Evidence Types	Description
Screenshots	Capture images of inappropriate messages or conversations.
Recordings	Make audio or video recordings of harassing phone calls or Messenger video calls.
Links	Provide links to specific messages or posts on Messenger that violate Facebook’s policies.
Contact Information	Include the reporting party’s contact information (e.g., email address, phone number) for follow-up if necessary.

Contact Management in Messenger Settings

Managing contacts in Messenger is simple and straightforward. To add or remove contacts, follow these steps:

Adding Contacts

1. Open the Messenger app and tap the “Contacts” tab.
2. Tap the “Add Contact” button.
3. Search for the contact you want to add by name, email address, or phone number.
4. Tap the “Add” button.

Removing Contacts

1. Open the Messenger app and tap the “Contacts” tab.
2. Find the contact you want to remove.
3. Tap and hold the contact’s name.
4. Select “Remove Contact” from the menu that appears.

Blocking Contacts

If you want to block a contact from contacting you on Messenger, follow these steps:

1. Open the Messenger app and tap the “Contacts” tab.
2. Find the contact you want to block.
3. Tap and hold the contact’s name.
4. Select “Block” from the menu that appears.
5. Confirm that you want to block the contact.

Managing Blocked Contacts

To view and manage your blocked contacts:

1. Open the Messenger app and tap the “Settings” tab.
2. Scroll down and tap “Blocked People”.
3. You can view a list of your blocked contacts here.
4. To unblock a contact, tap their name and select “Unblock”.

Advanced Contact Management

In addition to the basic contact management features, Messenger also offers some advanced options:

Custom Contact Lists

You can create custom contact lists to organize your contacts into groups. This can be helpful for managing large numbers of contacts or for separating different groups of people, such as friends, family, and colleagues.

Contact Groups

Contact groups allow you to assign multiple contacts to a single group. This can be useful for sending messages to a specific group of people, such as your coworkers or your family members.

Exporting and Importing Contacts

You can export your Messenger contacts to a CSV file, which can be useful for backing up your contacts or for importing them into another application. You can also import contacts from a CSV file into Messenger.

Action	Steps
Add Contact	1. Open Messenger app and tap “Contacts” tab. 2. Tap “Add Contact” button. 3. Search for contact and tap “Add” button.
Remove Contact	1. Open Messenger app and tap “Contacts” tab. 2. Tap and hold contact’s name. 3. Select “Remove Contact” from menu.
Block Contact	1. Open Messenger app and tap “Contacts” tab. 2. Tap and hold contact’s name. 3. Select “Block” from menu. 4. Confirm blocking action.
Manage Blocked Contacts	1. Open Messenger app and tap “Settings” tab. 2. Scroll to and tap “Blocked People.” 3. View blocked contacts list. 4. Tap contact’s name to unblock.
Custom Contact Lists	1. Create groups to organize contacts. 2. Manage group membership and communication.
Contact Groups	1. Assign multiple contacts to a group. 2. Send messages to specific groups.
Exporting/Importing Contacts	1. Backup contacts to CSV file. 2. Import contacts from CSV file into Messenger.

How To Remove Contact From Messenger

To remove a contact from Messenger, open the Messenger app and tap on the “People” tab. Then, tap on the contact you want to remove and select “Remove Contact.” You can also remove a contact by tapping on the “Settings” icon and then selecting “Blocked Contacts.” From there, you can add the contact to your blocked list.