How can you see archived messages on messenger

Method 1

On Mobile

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   Understand that you can't browse archived conversations on mobile. While you can view an archived conversation by searching for it specifically, you can't open a list of your archived messaged in the Messenger app.
   

   • If you want to see a list of your archived conversations, use the Facebook website to do so.
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   Open Facebook Messenger. Tap the Facebook Messenger app icon, which resembles a blue speech bubble icon with a white lightning bolt in it.
   

   • You'll be prompted to enter your phone number and Facebook password (or select your Facebook account) before continuing if you're not logged in.
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   Tap Home. It's the house-shaped icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen.
   

   • If Facebook Messenger opens to a conversation, first tap the "Back" button in the top-left corner of the screen.
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   Tap the search bar. It's at the top of the screen. Doing so brings up your smartphone's on-screen keyboard.
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   Enter your archived conversation's recipient's name. Type in the name of the person with whom the archived conversation took place. You should see several results appear in a drop-down menu.
   

   • If the conversation is with a group, type in any one of the group members' names.
   • If you're looking for a named group conversation, type in the group's name.
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   Select the conversation. Tap the name of the person (or group) with whom the conversation happened. This will open the archived conversation for your viewing.
   

   • If you're looking for a group conversation that didn't have a name, you may have to scroll down to find the specific group conversation you want to view.

Method 2

On Desktop

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   Open Facebook Messenger. Go to https://www.facebook.com/messages in your computer's web browser. This will open your Facebook Messenger inbox if you're logged in.
   

   • If you aren't logged in, enter your Facebook account's email address and password when prompted.
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   Open Settings
   

   

   . Click the blue, gear-shaped icon in the top-left corner of the page. A drop-down menu will appear.
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   Click Archived Threads. It's in the drop-down menu.
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   Review your archived conversations. You'll see a list of conversations on the left side of the page; these are all archived conversations.
   

   • To view an archived conversation, click it.