{"id":61878,"date":"2022-07-09T06:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-07-09T10:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/?p=61878"},"modified":"2025-02-01T00:43:47","modified_gmt":"2025-02-01T05:43:47","slug":"how-to-use-archived-messages-in-facebook-messenger","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/helpdeskgeek.com\/how-to-use-archived-messages-in-facebook-messenger\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Use Archived Messages in Facebook Messenger"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

If you\u2019ve been using social media for a while, your inboxes are probably packed with old conversations, many of which you likely haven\u2019t touched for ages. Facebook Messenger lets you delete or archive these old messages.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

In this article, we\u2019ll explain the difference between deleting and archiving messages. Then, we\u2019ll cover how you can archive your messages, see archived messages, and unarchive them. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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What Is the Difference Between Archiving and Deleting Messages?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

You can delete individual messages to prevent your conversation partner from seeing them, and you can also delete entire conversations if they\u2019re no longer needed. You cannot retrieve deleted messages\u2014they\u2019re gone for good.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Archiving, on the other hand, lets you hide a conversation but preserve its contents in case you need to access or reactivate it later. You can only archive conversations (including group chats)—not individual messages. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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Archiving helps organize your inbox and make sure that important conversations are saved. If you archive a conversation, you will still receive notifications (unless you ignore or block that person). Any new messages from that person will appear as a new conversation in your inbox.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How to Archive a Conversation in Facebook Messenger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

It\u2019s easy to archive a conversation in Messenger, but the process is slightly different depending on whether you use the web or app version. <\/p>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t

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How to Archive a Conversation on the Messenger Website<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re on a Mac or PC, you\u2019ll need to use the website to archive a conversation. You can also use the website instructions on iPhone or Android if you prefer it to using the app.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

  1. Open the Messenger<\/a>.com website and log into your Facebook account if you haven\u2019t already. Alternatively, you can access this by clicking the Messages<\/strong> icon in the top-right of the Facebook homepage and selecting See all in Messenger<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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    1. In the left-hand chat list, hover your pointer over the conversation you want to archive. Select the icon with three dots<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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      1. Select Archive chat<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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        How to Archive a Conversation on the iOS or Android App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

        If you\u2019ve got the Messenger app installed on your iPhone or Android, you can archive conversations that way.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

        1. Open Messenger<\/strong>. <\/li>
        2. Find the conversation you want to archive. Tap and hold your finger on it. <\/li>
        3. On the menu that appears, tap Archive<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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          How to See and Unarchive Conversations in Facebook Messenger<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

          Once you\u2019ve archived a conversation, it\u2019s easy to find and access. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

          How to See and Unarchive a Conversation on the Website<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

          To view archived messages from your web browser:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

          1. Open the Messenger <\/strong>website. <\/li>
          2. Tap the three dots<\/strong> at the top-left of the screen and select Archived chats<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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            1. To unarchive a conversation, in the left sidebar, hover your cursor over the person\u2019s name you want to unarchive. Select the icon with three dots<\/strong>. In the drop-down menu, click Unarchive chat<\/strong>.<\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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              How to See and Unarchive a Conversation on the Mobile App<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

              To see your archived text messages from your mobile device: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

              1. Open the Facebook Messenger app<\/strong>. <\/li>
              2. Tap your profile picture <\/strong>in the top-left corner. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                1. Tap Archived chats<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                  To unarchive your chats in the app:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                  1. Find the conversation you want to unarchive and then tap and hold your finger on it. <\/li>
                  2. On the menu that appears, tap Unarchive<\/strong>. <\/li><\/ol>\n\n\n\n\t\t\t
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                    Note: <\/strong>If you have a lot of archived threads, you can use the search bar to find a specific conversation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                    Freshen Up Your Inbox<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                    Archiving chats in FB Messenger is a great way to organize your inbox and remove unnecessary conversations. This is particularly useful if you have many short-term conversations (for example, if you buy\/sell on Marketplace or use Facebook to run a business).<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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