This post from MiniTool MovieMaker teaches you how to download Facebook Messenger app Windows 11/10 PC, Mac, for Android, and iPhone. It also teaches you how to log into Messenger to send messages to friends.
About Facebook Messenger
Developed by Meta Platforms, Messenger is a popular instant messaging service that offers standalone apps for Android, iPhone/iPad, Windows 10/11, and MacOS. It also has a web app that lets users send messages to friends online.
Also, Messenger supports video and voice calling and allows users to send videos, photos, GIFs, stickers, and audio files. (The media file is up to 25MB.)
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Check the steps below to learn how to download Facebook Messenger for Windows 10/11, Mac, Android, and iPhone/iPad.
Facebook Messenger Download for Windows & Mac
The Microsoft Store provides many applications for Windows users to download onto their PCs. Of course, the Messenger desktop app can be installed on a Windows 10/11 PC via Microsoft Store.
- Search the Facebook Messenger desktop app in your browser and click the result Messenger – Microsoft Store to open the download page. Or, you can open the Microsoft Store app or website and search for messenger.
- In the messenger app’s detail page, click the Get button or Get in Store app to download and install Messenger for your Windows 10/11 PC.
In the same way, you can quickly get the Messenger app on a Mac through the App Store. Open the App Store on your Mac, search for Messenger, and then click the Get button to download and install it.
Alternatively, you can directly go to messenger.com to download the Messenger desktop app on your Windows or Mac computer. (https://www.messenger.com/desktop/?funnel_session_id=4070a761-0dc0-4501-8e15-064fe599e3dd)
Then, click on the installer to install the Messenger app on your Windows PC or Mac.
Facebook Messenger Download for Android & iOS
You can easily download and install Messenger on your Android phone or iPhone/iPad. First, open Play Store on your Android device or App Store on the iPhone/iPad, click on the Search box at the top, and type messenger.
Then, tap the Messenger app when it shows in the search results, and tap Install or Get to download the Messenger app for free. The app will be installed on your device.
Facebook Messenger Login & Logout
To use the Messenger app on your computer or phone to contact friends, firstly, you have to log in with your Facebook account.
Open your Messenger app, click Log in with Facebook, or Log in with phone or email, enter your phone number or email address and password, and click Log in.
Tips for Unable to Log into Messenger App:
You can try out the following tips to fix Messenger when it won’t let you log in.
Tip 1: Restart the Messenger app and try again.
Tip 2: Update the Messenger app to the latest version.
Tip 3: Check the Internet and turn on cellular data.
Tip 4: Delete Messenger app cache on Android.
Tip 5: Offload the Messenger app on your iPhone.
Tip 6: Reset your password.
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How to Log out of Messenger?
Logging out of Messenger is logging out of your Facebook account. You can open the Facebook app, tap the three lines menu, and select Log out.
Alternatively, you can directly log out of Messenger via the app itself. Tap the profile icon at the top left, scroll down and click Account Settings. Select Security and login, and you’ll see where you’re logged in. Click the device you want to log out of and choose Log out.
Can You Use Messenger Without Facebook
Many users wonder if they can use Messenger without a Facebook account. Actually, everyone has to create a Facebook account to use Messenger.
If you want to use Messenger without a Facebook account, the only way is to deactivate this account and log into Messenger with a deactivated Facebook account.
When your Facebook account is deactivated, you can still use Messenger to chat with friends and your profile picture will still be visible in a conversation.
Conclusion
With the guide in this post, you can quickly download and install the Messenger app on your Windows 10/11 PC, Mac, Android, and iPhone/iPad. Also, you can easily log into Messenger with your Facebook account to use it to message your friends.