How does Messenger secret conversation work?

Facebook's secret messenger feature allows users to talk to one another in a completely private and closed-off chat. Secret Conversations enables two friends to speak to each other in an encrypted space which no-one else, including Facebook, is able to view.
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How do you unlock a secret conversation on Messenger?

The processes for Android and iOS are slightly different so we will review them both.
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How to enable Messenger's secret conversations
  1. Open the Messenger app and tap on your profile icon in the upper-left-hand corner.
  2. Scroll down and select Secret conversations.
  3. Slide the button to the right.
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Can the other person see secret conversation?

Despite being run by a company not known for its data security, Messenger's "secret conversation" feature is a legitimately safe way to chat with friends and colleagues. Secret conversations are protected with end-to-end encryption, meaning that no one outside the chat can read what's inside.
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What are the keys in secret conversation?

These encrypted chats rely on a device key that ensures only you and the recipient can see the message. You can verify the device key to confirm that the messages are end-to-end encrypted, set a timer to have secret messages disappear from the conversation and so forth.
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What does the two devices with encryptions on secret conversations on Messenger mean does that mean the person has had secret conversations?

A secret conversation in Messenger is encrypted end-to-end, which means the messages are meant only for you and the other person and not anyone else, including us. You can use more than one mobile device for secret conversations.
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How do you know if your partner is on a secret conversation?

You are able to have both a normal Facebook messenger conversation as well as a Secret Conversation with the same person. A padlock icon is displayed next to the person's profile picture to tell you if a conversation is 'Secret'.
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How can I see my secret conversation history?

Access the target cell phone and Facebook Messenger. Tap Chats and find the Edit icon in the top right. Click Secret in the top right. Select the name of the person whose conversations you want to review and view their previously sent messages.
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How can I view a secret Messenger conversation on another device?

To view a conversation's device key in Android or iOS:
  1. Open a secret conversation with someone and tap the information (i) icon at the top of the screen. ...
  2. Tap Your Keys.
  3. Compare the device key that appears under your friend's name with the key on their device to make sure they match.
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Do you get a notification for secret conversations on Messenger?

When you send a Secret Conversation to a person, they receive a notification letting them know that they have received a Secret Conversation. Unlike normal Messenger messages, they will not be able to view the contents of the message in their notification panel.
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Can you tell if someone is looking at 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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Why did my secret conversation disappear?

If you send a message to someone and they don't read it within 14 days, the message will automatically disappear from the conversation. From Chats, tap on the secret conversation.
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What does it mean when someone adds a new device to a secret conversation?

After adding a new device for your secret conversation, a notification will be sent to the person you're chatting with, signaling that you have added a new device. Additionally, “devices” in secret conversation also represent the other people in the chat.
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Can you recover deleted conversations on Messenger?

You can recover deleted Facebook messages by downloading them or checking old email notifications. You can also recover them by looking in the cache of the Messenger app, if you use Android. You can also check your archived messages or ask the person you were messaging with for a copy.
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What is the key for secret conversations on Facebook?

Tap Your Keys or [Name]'s Keys. If you're in a group chat, tap End-to-end encryption. To verify the conversation is end-to-end encrypted, compare the keys under your friend's name with the keys they see on their device. If the keys match, you know the conversation is end-to-end encrypted between these devices.
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How do I read an encrypted message on Messenger?

Here's how to find the secret vault:
  1. Open the Facebook Messenger app. ...
  2. Tap "Settings" in the bottom right-hand corner. ...
  3. Select the "People" option. ...
  4. And then "Message Requests." ...
  5. Tap the "See filtered requests" option, which sits under any existing requests you have.
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Why does my Messenger say secret conversations?

A secret conversation in Messenger is encrypted end-to-end, which means the messages are intended just for you and the other person—not anyone else, including us. Keep in mind that the person you're messaging could choose to share the conversation with others (ex: a screenshot).
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What is vanish mode in Messenger?

Messenger From Facebook offers an optional “Vanish Mode” that causes messages to automatically disappear from chats once they've been seen. When Vanish Mode is turned on for a chat, all “seen” messages will disappear when the user closes the chat. Users can turn on Vanish Mode for individual conversations separately.
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Are deleted messages on Messenger gone forever?

Unfortunately, when you delete a message in the Facebook Messenger app, it's permanently deleted, according to Facebook Messenger's official policy. This is great for privacy but can become a problem if you delete something valuable by mistake.
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How can I recover permanently deleted messages from Facebook Messenger 2021?

Step 1: Open the Facebook Messenger app on your Android/iPhone device. Step 2: Navigate to the search bar and search the name of the person you think you've deleted the conversation with. Step 3: When you find the lost chat, unarchive the conversation by sending that person a new message.
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What is the difference between vanish mode and secret conversation?

Secret Conversation mode is an end-to-end encrypted chat mode where chats are saved on the users' devices (nothing on the servers), whereas, in the Vanish Mode (which is also end-to-end encrypted), the message disappears even from the users' devices once viewed by the recipient and the chat is closed.
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How do you find out who someone interacts with the most on Facebook?

To find out who you're closest to on Facebook, look at the top of your friends list. The friends with whom you exchange the most likes, messages, and comments, as well as the profiles you visit often, tend to show up as the first 10 to 20 people on your friends list.
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What does a GREY circle with a check mark mean on Messenger?

Filled Grey Circle with a White Tick

This is the icon, on Facebook Messenger that shows your message has been delivered to the other end. However, you must understand that the word 'delivered' here, does not necessarily mean that the recipient has 'read' the message.
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Can you see someone else actively typing to another person in Messenger?

You will only see the typing indicator when a person is actively typing, so it won't show up if someone has simply entered the text box and might not actively be engaging with the conversation. It will no longer appear once the person stops typing.
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What does 3 dots mean on Messenger?

Be prepared to rethink many a text conversation… Life has been so much more stressful since the iPhone and Facebook Messenger 'typing indicator bubbles' came along. You text someone. You wait for their response. The little bubble with three dots indicates they are writing back.
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