Problem Symptom
Meta’s Facebook Messenger app now includes an end-to-end encryption feature but is not enabled by default. Follow the below solution steps to enable end-to-end encryption for Facebook Messenger.
Content Summary
Solution 1: Vanish Mode
Solution 2: Secret Conversation
Solution 1: Vanish Mode
Vanish mode will automatically delete the messages sent when you exit the chat.
Step 1: Open an active chat thread.
Step 2: Swipe up to enable the Vanish Mode.
Step 3: Tap on the OK button.
Solution 2: Secret Conversation
Messenger’s Secret Conversations feature with end-to-end encryption built-in will creates a safe space for you and your friend to chat securely and share media, including messages, pictures, stickers, videos, and voice recordings.
Note: Secret Conversations ONLY available when using Messenger’s Android, iOS, and iPadOS apps.
Step 1: Tap the Edit button located at the top right corner.
Step 2: Toggle the padlock icon located at the top right corner to enable the Secret Conversations feature.
Alternatively, you can open an active chat thread, tap on the i button located at the top right corner, and select Go to secret conversation under More actions menu.
Alex Lim
Alex Lim is a certified IT Technical Support Architect with over 15 years of experience in designing, implementing, and troubleshooting complex IT systems and networks. He has worked for leading IT companies, such as Microsoft, IBM, and Cisco, providing technical support and solutions to clients across various industries and sectors. Alex has a bachelor’s degree in computer science from the National University of Singapore and a master’s degree in information security from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. He is also the author of several best-selling books on IT technical support, such as The IT Technical Support Handbook and Troubleshooting IT Systems and Networks. Alex lives in Bandar, Johore, Malaysia with his wife and two chilrdren. You can reach him at [email protected] or follow him on Website | Twitter | Facebook
