{"id":41246,"date":"2022-07-30T15:55:12","date_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:55:12","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/?p=41246"},"modified":"2022-07-30T15:55:12","modified_gmt":"2022-07-30T15:55:12","slug":"how-to-private-message-on-facebook","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook","title":{"rendered":"How to Private Message on Facebook"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_43 counter-flat ez-toc-counter ez-toc-light-blue ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\">Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f42373e79b9\" class=\"cssicon\"><span style=\"display: flex;align-items: center;width: 35px;height: 30px;justify-content: center;direction:ltr;\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/label><label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f42373e79b9\"  class=\"cssiconcheckbox\">1<\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69f42373e79b9\" ><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#How_to_Private_Message_on_Facebook\" title=\"How to Private Message on Facebook\">How to Private Message on Facebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_with_a_link\" title=\"Messages are sent with a link\">Messages are sent with a link<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_as_a_public_announcement\" title=\"Messages are sent as a public announcement\">Messages are sent as a public announcement<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_as_a_private_conversation\" title=\"Messages are sent as a private conversation\">Messages are sent as a private conversation<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_via_Messenger_app\" title=\"Messages are sent via Messenger app\">Messages are sent via Messenger app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_via_website\" title=\"Messages are sent via website\">Messages are sent via website<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_through_Messenger_app\" title=\"Messages are sent through Messenger app\">Messages are sent through Messenger app<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/zeru.com\/blog\/how-to-private-message-on-facebook\/#Messages_are_sent_via_Messenger_website\" title=\"Messages are sent via Messenger website\">Messages are sent via Messenger website<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_to_Private_Message_on_Facebook\"><\/span>How to Private Message on Facebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/i.imgur.com\/SzlbBil.jpg\" alt=\"how to private message on facebook\" style=\"max-width:31% margin:0px 10px; max-height:225px; height:auto; width:auto;\" align=\"left\">  <\/p>\n<p>When you use Facebook Messenger, you can send and receive private messages to other Facebook users. Messages can be sent as a public announcement, private conversation, or location. You can send voice messages and media files, as well. Another way to PM someone is through Vanish mode, which uses end-to-end encryption to make the chat disappear automatically after the other party receives it. You can learn more about the different ways to send and receive private messages on Facebook Messenger below.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_with_a_link\"><\/span>Messages are sent with a link<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Whether you&#8217;re sending a private message to your friend or a stranger, you can attach any type of file or URL to your message. There are several different ways to attach your message to Facebook, and you can even attach photos, videos, and links to other sites. Clicking on an icon will display additional fields and instructions. Depending on which Facebook applications you subscribe to, some of these icons may not appear.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_as_a_public_announcement\"><\/span>Messages are sent as a public announcement<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook is a social networking website where people can post status updates and communicate privately. A private message on Facebook is the equivalent of a text message in the sense that it is not publicly published. But sometimes, people make the mistake of typing their private messages in the post section of Facebook, which causes them to be published for the world to see. So, before you send a Facebook message, make sure that you want to be sure that the recipient is aware of it.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_as_a_private_conversation\"><\/span>Messages are sent as a private conversation<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When you send messages to Facebook friends, the conversations remain private, as long as you don&#8217;t use your real name. The same applies to Snapchat, whose feature allows you to see the screenshots of your friends&#8217; messages. But the security of your private conversations is not 100% assured. Facebook has recently implemented Secret Conversations to prevent hackers from intercepting your messages. While these features may sound like a good idea, they are not without risks.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_via_Messenger_app\"><\/span>Messages are sent via Messenger app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>To start sending private messages, log into Facebook. Click the Messenger icon in the navigation bar at the top-right corner of the page. You will see a speech bubble with a lightning bolt icon. Click this icon to open a small window with a list of your friends. You can search for any friend&#8217;s name, read their correspondence, and send a new message. When you are finished, click the &#8220;Send&#8221; icon at the bottom of the screen to send your message.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_via_website\"><\/span>Messages are sent via website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Facebook private messages are sent through a website. Facebook users can send messages to their friends and contacts. These messages are called DM or &#8220;private messages.&#8221; These messages do not appear on the recipient&#8217;s timeline and go directly to the person who received them. It works just like an email, except that Facebook messages are sent in real time, if the recipient is logged in to the website. To send a message, you first need to be logged into Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_through_Messenger_app\"><\/span>Messages are sent through Messenger app<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Unlike the Facebook in-app messaging service, private messages on Facebook are sent through the Messenger app. When you receive a private message from someone, a small circular icon will appear on the lower right corner of your message window. This means that your friend has either read your message or not. If your message was delivered but has not yet been read, the icon will be blank. If your message was successfully delivered, it will show as a white circle with a blue checkmark. You can delete or archive private messages on Facebook.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Messages_are_sent_via_Messenger_website\"><\/span>Messages are sent via Messenger website<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The Messenger website and application are separate from Facebook itself and are accessed through the web version of the social network. Unlike Facebook&#8217;s in-app messaging service, Messenger uses the same secure protocols for online banking and shopping. In addition to sending and receiving text messages, you can send videos, photos, and GIFs. You can delete and archive messages. 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