How does Facebook Messenger for Firefox work?

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Facebook Messenger for Firefox lets you use Facebook in a special sidbebar panel so there's no need to switch between or open a new tab.

Turn on Facebook Messenger for Firefox

In order to use Messenger for Firefox you'll need the latest Firefox Beta (download it here) and a Facebook account. Then follow these steps to turn the feature on:

  1. Visit facebook.com and log into your account.
  2. Facebook will display a message asking if you want to enable Messenger for Firefox.
  3. Click OK and the Facebook Messenger sidebar will appear on the right side of the Firefox window.

If you have the latest Firefox Beta and are logged into your Facebook account and don't get an offer to turn Messenger for Firefox on or if you declined the invitation, follow these steps to turn it on at any time:

  1. Log into your Facebook account at facebook.com
  2. Visit facebook.com/about/messenger-for-firefox
  3. Click the green Turn On button. The messenger sidebar will open and confirmation message will be shown.
  4. Click OK in the confirmation message to turn the feature on.

How to use Facebook Messenger for Firefox

Chat with friends

Like websites from the address bar

Facebook Messenger for Firefox and your privacy

Turn off Facebook Messenger for Firefox

Show or hide the sidebar

Log in or out of Messenger for Firefox

Completely disable Messenger for Firefox