How to Access the Spam Folder in Facebook Messenger

Facebook Messenger has a spam folder hidden away in Message Requests. Whenever someone you’re not friends with messages you, Facebook moves the message to Message Requests awaiting your approval. If Facebook detects a message as spam though, it will be moved even deeper to the spam folder.

These systems aren’t perfect and sometimes make mistakes. Occasionally, you might need to restore a message from spam. Getting there in Facebook Messenger isn’t exactly obvious, so we’re here to show you how!

How to Access the Spam Folder in Facebook Messenger

Mobile

1. Open the Facebook Messenger app.
2. Tap your Profile picture in the upper left corner and select Message Requests.
   
3. Tap the Spam tab.
   

Desktop

1. Open Facebook.com in your web browser and sign into your account.
2. Click the Messenger icon in the upper right corner and then click See All in Messenger at the bottom. You can also simply open www.facebook.com/messages/t/ in your web browser.
   
3. Now in Messenger, click the 3 dots in the upper left corner and select Message Requests
   
4. Click See Spam at the bottom of your Requests.
   

Restoring & Deleting Spam Messages in Facebook Messenger

To restore a message in the spam folder, simply reply to the conversation. This will move the conversation back to your inbox.

You can delete messages in spam by:

• Long-pressing (tap and hold) the message and selecting Delete on mobile.
• Clicking the 3 dots next to the message and selecting Delete Chat on a PC.

Final Thoughts

You can also archive conversations in Facebook Messenger. If you’re looking for a message you can’t find, don’t forget to check your archived messages!