Can someone message me on Facebook when I deactivate?

You can keep using Messenger after you deactivate your Facebook account. If you had a Facebook account and deactivated it, using Messenger won't reactivate your Facebook account, and your Facebook friends can still message you.
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What happens if you send a message to a deactivated Facebook account?

Yes, you can still use Messenger, so it follows that your messages will appear after deactivating your account. In fact, when you press "Send," as long as you have internet access, the message will go straight to the recipient's inbox.
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Can I still receive messages if I deactivate my Messenger?

If you deactivate your Facebook Messenger, your profile won't appear in its search results. However, your messages and comments will still be visible. So, if you deactivate Facebook and Messenger, what happens to messages? Well, all the messages you sent will still be visible to others.
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What will my friends see if I deactivate Facebook?

Your friends won't know that you've deactivated your account unless they try to search for your now-deactivated profile or they ask you in the real world.
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How long can you temporarily deactivate Facebook?

Facebook Waits 14 Days Before Deleting Account

The social network said there is no limit on how long a user can keep her account deactivated. But if a Facebook user really wants to make the separation permanent, she can choose to delete the account altogether.
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Can someone message me on Facebook when I deactivate?



What is the purpose of deactivating Facebook?

Deactivation. Deactivating your account is less drastic than deleting the account. The option enables you to practically delete your Facebook, only you'll have the option to return and reactivate the account.
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How do I know if someone has deactivated Messenger?

Look for "This person is unavailable on Messenger" in the typing area. If you see this message in the area where you'd normally type a message, you are not blocked—the person has either deactivated their account, or the account was deleted by Facebook.
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Can I deactivate Facebook but not Messenger?

It is just not possible to completely delete your Facebook account but keep Messenger. However, you can continue to use the Messenger event after deactivating your Facebook account. This means, your account won't reactivate but still you will remain in contact with your friends using Messenger.
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How do you know if Facebook account is deactivated or deleted?

You can check if a person is still active on Facebook by sending them a private message. If you search for their name and their profile shows up and you can message them then it means they have not deleted their Facebook account.
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Can friends see when you reactivate Facebook?

Friends. Even though no announcement is made when you rejoin Facebook, your friends will still know you've reactivated your account when you begin posting again. Any posts you make are published to the News Feed so other users can see them.
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How long can you deactivate your Facebook account before it gets deleted?

If it's been less than 30 days since you initiated the deletion, you can cancel your account deletion. After 30 days, your account and all your information will be permanently deleted, and you won't be able to retrieve your information.
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When someone deactivates their Facebook do you lose a friend?

When account holders deactivate their accounts, they "become invisible." They no longer appear on others' lists of friends, nor can others "unfriend" them. And, as the paper notes, "Facebook provides no notification about the activation or deactivation of friends to its users."
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When someone deactivates their Facebook do their comments disappear?

4 Deactivation Versus Deletion

When you deactivate your account, Facebook will remove your Timeline and related information. This means comments you've made on your own posts will disappear, but comments you've made on others' posts remain visible.
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How can you tell if someone is active on Facebook Messenger?

Click on the “Options” button located within the “Contacts” card and select the “Turn on Active Status” option. Look for the green dot between the profile picture and your friend's name. If you see it, it means that they are currently active on Facebook or Messenger app.
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What happens if you deactivate your Facebook account too many times?

You won't be able to see your relatives, friends, work colleagues and acquaintances on the platform anymore. You won't be able to keep in touch on the social media platform and won't be able to see their posts or get their notifications. You lose touch with your online social circle until you reactivate your account.
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Can I reactivate my Facebook account after 2 years?

You can reactivate your Facebook account at any time by logging back into Facebook or by using your Facebook account to log in somewhere else. Remember that you'll need to have access to the email or mobile number you use to log in.
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Can I deactivate Facebook and come back?

If you'd like to come back to Facebook after you've deactivated your account, you can reactivate your account at any time by logging back into Facebook or by using your Facebook account to log in somewhere else.
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How can I recover permanently deleted Facebook account after 90 days?

If you delete your Facebook account:

You can't recover deleted FB account. Other Facebook users might still have access to the messages you sent. All your Facebook data is stored in backup systems for almost 90 days, after that, it would be permanently deleted.
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Can I recover FB account after 1 year?

Facebook automatically saves all data for deactivated accounts so that you can easily reactivate the account if you change your mind and want to use the social network again. Facebook doesn't remove old account information after any set time, so you can reactivate Facebook a year after closing the account.
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Can you tell if someone is checking your Messenger?

The blue circle with the check next to your message means that your message was sent. A filled-in blue circle next to your message means that your message was delivered. And, when a friend has read your message, a small version of your friend's photo will appear next to your message.
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Can someone on Facebook tell if you look at their pictures?

No, Facebook doesn't tell people that you've seen their profile. Third-party apps also can't provide this functionality.
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Can someone tell if you search them on Messenger?

If you search a person on Facebook and view a profile, what happens? In your worst imaginings, your ex receives an alert that you've been checking them out. However, Facebook doesn't let users track who visits their profiles, and it doesn't permit third-party apps to do it.
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