Have you ever texted a friend and regretted it?In this guide, you’ll learn everything you need to know about Facebook Messenger’s invisible mode. What is this feature and why would I use it? How do I turn missing messages on or off in Facebook Messenger?
What is Hide Mode in Facebook Messenger?
Vanish Mode is a Messenger privacy feature designed to improve the security of Facebook Messenger users. Invisible mode allows you to share confidential information in Messenger chats without worrying about permanent storage. Alternatively, once the chat is closed, messages in disappearing mode will be deleted, making them inaccessible to both the sender and the recipient.
Messages can contain text, stickers, emoticons, images, GIFs, audio or video. Unlike regular messages, Facebook will notify you immediately if the recipient tries to take a screenshot of the invisible chat.
For silent mode to work properly, both you and the person sending the message must turn on the feature. If the recipient does not have access to incognito mode, the message cannot be automatically deleted after sending.
Invisibility Mode vs Secret Chat Mode
One frequently asked question about hidden mode is how it differs from Facebook’s secret chat mode.
Messenger already has a secret chat mode that lets you send self-destructing messages to your friends. Vanish Mode is basically the same, but there are some important differences between the two privacy features.
Secret conversation mode allows you to create end-to-end encrypted conversations. Messenger does not store private conversations on its servers. Instead, it is stored on the user’s device. Senders can also set a time limit after which messages are deleted from the recipient’s chat history. Until then, recipients can access this message multiple times.
Messages sent in hidden mode are also end-to-end encrypted. However, secret messages also disappear from the user’s device as soon as the recipient sees the message and ends the chat. Thus, copies of these messages are not stored anywhere and are completely confidential. Like the secret chat mode, the hidden mode only works in individual chats, not in group chats.
In both modes, you’ll be notified if someone tries to take a screenshot of the chat thread.
Why use silent mode in Messenger?
Have you ever woken up in the morning and regretted emailing someone last night? Invisible mode doesn’t prevent recipients from seeing these messages, but it does eliminate the awkwardness of having them stay on your smartphone forever. I can do it.
Importantly, Disappear Mode is very useful if you need to send sensitive personal information (e.g. work-related) but don’t want the recipient to keep a copy of it during the conversation.
Also, invisibility mode can be a lifesaver if you lose your phone or your Facebook account is hacked. Vanish Mode can prevent your personal information from falling into the wrong hands and keeps this information confidential.
Use invisible mode in Facebook Messenger
Now that you know how Fade Mode works, here’s how you can use Fade Mode in Facebook Messenger. The steps to enable Fade Mode are different on Android and iOS.
How to Unlock Vanish Mode on Android
- If you are an Android user, here is how to enable Vanish Mode.
- Open the Messenger app on your smartphone.
- Select the Messenger chat you want to delete.
- Scroll down in the menu and select the Vanishing mode option. Then he spoke quietly.
- Toggle the hidden mode switch to activate it.
When Vanish Mode is activated, the normal chat will disappear and instead the regular chat will appear in Vanish Mode. Depending on your phone settings and Messenger version, the conversation will change to dark mode.
If you are using Vanish mode for the first time, you will also see a pop-up with basic information about how these functions work. Any messages you send in Vanish Mode will disappear after you leave the chat or disable Vanish Mode.
To turn off Vanish Mode, select Disable Vanish Mode at the top of the screen.
How to Enable Vanish Mode on iOS
If you use Messenger on your iPhone or iPad, follow the steps below to enable Incognito mode.
- Open Messenger on your device and go to the conversation where you want to use Vanish Mode.
- To turn on invisible mode on the chat screen, swipe down on the screen until you swipe.
- Remove your finger from the screen to activate Vanish mode.
To disable Vanish mode, swipe again and select Disable Vanish Mode to return to the normal dialog.
Should I use the lost mode?
Protecting yourself when using social media is important. Disappear Mode is not only new, but it is required when exchanging sensitive information on Facebook Messenger. Similar features can be found in other messaging apps like Instagram, Telegram, WhatsApp and Snapchat.