How to Use Messenger

Send messages, photos, and make video calls.

At a Glance

~15s

Get it from app store. Sign in with Facebook.

~15s

Tap pencil icon > type person's name > type message.

~15s

Open a conversation > tap the video camera icon.

~15s

Pencil icon > Create Group > add people > name it.

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