Step 1: Open Messenger
The first step is to open the Messenger app on your device. You can do this by tapping on the app icon on your home screen or app drawer. Once the app is open, make sure you’re logged in to your account.
Step 2: Find the Person You Want to Delete
Next, you need to find the person you want to delete from your contact list. You can do this by scrolling through your recent conversations or by using the search bar at the top of the screen to search for their name.
Step 3: Open Their Profile
Once you’ve found the person you want to delete, tap on their name to open their profile. This will take you to a screen where you can see your entire conversation history with that person.
Step 4: Tap on the Info Icon
On the top right corner of the screen, you’ll see an info icon that looks like an “i” in a circle. Tap on this icon to open the person’s profile information.
Step 5: Scroll Down and Tap on “Remove Contact”
Scroll down the person’s profile until you see the “Remove Contact” option. Tap on this option to delete the person from your Messenger contact list.
Step 6: Confirm Deletion
A pop-up message will appear asking you to confirm that you want to delete the person from your contact list. Tap on “Remove” to confirm the deletion.
Step 7: Done!
Congratulations, you’ve successfully deleted someone from your Messenger contact list. The person will no longer be able to message you on Messenger or see your online status.
FAQs
- Can the person I deleted still see our conversation history?
- No, once you delete someone from your Messenger contact list, all conversation history between you and that person is also deleted.
- What happens if I accidentally delete someone?
- If you accidentally delete someone from your Messenger contact list, you can always re-add them by searching for their name and sending them a new message.
- Can I block someone instead of deleting them?
- Yes, if you want to completely cut off all communication with someone, you can block them on Messenger. This will prevent them from messaging you or seeing your online status.
- Will deleting someone on Messenger also delete them on Facebook?
- No, deleting someone from your Messenger contact list will only remove them from Messenger. They will still be able to see your Facebook profile and send you friend requests.
- Can I delete multiple people at once on Messenger?
- No, you’ll need to delete each person individually from your Messenger contact list.
Comparison Table
| Delete | Block |
|---|---|
| Removes contact from Messenger | Prevents contact from messaging you or seeing your online status |
| Does not remove contact from Facebook | Completely cuts off communication with contact |
| Can only delete one contact at a time | Can block multiple contacts at once |