From now on, you will no longer need a Facebook account to chat on the Facebook Messenger app. You can open an account in Messenger using only mobile number and name without logging in to Facebook and it will be possible to exchange messages through it. Messenger’s voice calls, video calls, stickers, photos, etc. can also be enjoyed.

However, Facebook users will be able to sign-in and chat on Messenger using their FB account as usual. Messenger now has the opportunity to login with both phone number and Facebook account information.

Create a messenger account with mobile number and give the number to friends so that they can find you. It’s a lot like Viber.

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But Facebook says that if you open a messenger account with only phone number and name, then your messages will be available only on one device. This means that if you use Messenger on multiple devices, the messages will not be synchronized to each device. Will remain on the device. That is why the company is advising to open an account directly on Facebook without having an account in Messenger.

However, for those who want to chat on Messenger without revealing their original Facebook account, this would be a great way. Businesses in particular will be able to exchange messages with their phone number only.

Currently only Messenger accounts can be opened in the United States, Canada, Venezuela and Peru with phone numbers. The facility will be rolled out to other countries in the future.