Changing your Messenger account on your computer typically involves switching the Facebook profile you are currently logged into, as Messenger is integrated with Facebook on the desktop interface.
To switch profiles and thus change your active Messenger account on your desktop or laptop using the Facebook website:
- Locate the Navigation: You will look for the drop-down arrow on the upper-right corner of your screen on the Facebook website. This is usually next to your profile picture or name.
- Access the Menu: Click on this drop-down arrow to open a menu of options related to your account and Facebook settings.
- Find the Switch Profile Option: Within this menu, you will see your profile name and picture. Farther down the list, you will find the invitation... to Switch profile.
- Switch Profiles: Click on "Switch profile". This will usually present you with a list of other Facebook profiles you have previously logged in with on that computer. Select the profile you wish to switch to.
- Loading New Profile: Facebook will then load the selected profile. Once the page loads, your active Messenger conversations will also reflect the profile you just switched to.
This process allows you to easily move between different Facebook accounts, which simultaneously changes the associated Messenger account being used.
Steps to Switch Your Facebook (and Messenger) Profile
Here is a breakdown of the process:
- Open your web browser and go to Facebook.com.
- Navigate to the top right corner of the screen.
- Click the drop-down arrow.
- Look for your profile picture and name in the menu.
- Scroll down the list to find the Switch profile option.
- Click Switch profile.
- Select the desired profile from the list of accounts previously logged in.
- The page will refresh, showing the new profile and its associated Messenger content.
This method is the standard way to manage multiple Facebook accounts on a single computer, and it directly controls which Messenger account you are using via the Facebook web interface.
