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What Are Message Requests in Messenger?

Understand messages from people who are not normal contacts/friends.

Quick Answer

Message Requests separates some unknown senders from the main inbox; review sender identity before replying or opening suspicious links.

Step by Step

  1. Use the platform's official app or website and confirm you are signed into the intended account.
  2. Message Requests separates some unknown senders from the main inbox; review sender identity before replying or opening suspicious links.
  3. Review privacy, audience, recipient, or recovery settings before confirming important changes.
  4. For account-security problems, secure the associated email account and enable two-factor authentication when available.

If That Doesn't Work

  • Social-media menus and features change frequently and can differ by device, account type, region, and app version.
  • Do not send money, passwords, one-time verification codes, or sensitive personal information to an account merely because its name or photo looks familiar.