Facebook Messenger app: switch accounts - is that possible?

In this practical tip, we explain how to change your account in the Facebook Messenger app. We describe how to do the process on Android or iOS.

Android Facebook Messenger: Now possible in the app

To change your app account in the Android app of Facebook Messenger, you have to log out of your previous account. Here's how:

1. To do this, tap the profile icon in the app.
2. Here, scroll down and tap on "Change account".
3. Enter your new account or select a previously used account.

iOS Facebook Messenger: You can also switch accounts here

The account change now also works in the iOS version of the Facebook messenger:

1. Tap your photo in the top left of the app.
2. Scroll down and tap "Switch Account"
3. Select your account or add a new one.

Also read how to hide your online status in the Messenger app.