How can I get Messenger without Facebook or phone number?

You don’t need to set up a full-blown profile to get access to Messenger. Just go to Facebook.com and fill out the boxes under Create a New Account. If you don’t want Facebook to have your real phone number, create an alternate phone number using Google Voice and have it forward to your phone.

Is it safe to have phone number on Facebook?

Because the information affected can be publicly accessed, Facebook does not deem it a security issue and points out that users can control who can look them up using their phone numbers. “The privacy of people who use Facebook is extremely important to us,” said a Facebook spokesperson.

Can you use your phone number instead of a Facebook account?

You can no longer officially use your phone number instead of a Facebook account for Messenger. Still, there is a workaround for using the popular chat app without getting too tied up with the social network. It requires signing up temporarily, though.

Who can read my messages on Facebook Messenger?

Since your messages are not end-to-end encrypted, that means that Facebook, law enforcement, hackers, over-reaching governments, or anyone who knew what they were doing could potentially read your messages. Now, this doesn’t mean that your friends or family members would be able to read your messages.

Are my messages on Facebook Messenger private?

NO. Unless you are using Secret Conversations (explained below), your messages on Facebook Messenger are not private. Messages that are sent through the Facebook Messenger app are NOT end-to-end encrypted.

Can I use Facebook Messenger without an account?

Use Facebook Messenger without an account! You can no longer officially use your phone number instead of a Facebook account for Messenger. Still, there is a workaround for using the popular chat app without getting too tied up with the social network. It requires signing up temporarily, though. Here’s the workaround.