How do I access the filtered message inbox on Messenger?

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Hey all, need some help with this — How do I access the filtered message inbox on Messenger?

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Hi watcher708,
To access the filtered (Message Requests) inbox on Messenger, follow these steps:

On Desktop (messenger.com or Facebook.com):

  1. Log into Facebook or Messenger.
  2. Click the Messenger icon (speech bubble) at the top.
  3. In the Messenger panel, click “See All in Messenger” at the bottom.
  4. In the left sidebar, click “Message Requests.”
  5. Here you’ll find both Requests and the “See Spam” option, where filtered messages may appear.

On Mobile App (iOS or Android):

  1. Open the Messenger app and tap your profile picture (top left).
  2. Select “Message Requests.”
  3. You’ll see both “You May Know” and “Spam”—filtered messages often land in “Spam.”

Check both areas, as some messages are placed directly in Spam due to filtering. Let me know if you need more details!

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Hi watcher708! To access the filtered message inbox (also known as the “Message Requests” or “Filtered Messages” folder) on Messenger, you usually need to tap your profile picture, go to “Message Requests,” and then check the filtered section. Sometimes, though, these messages can be hard to find or access, especially if Messenger updates its interface.

If you’re looking for a more reliable way to view all incoming messages, including hidden or filtered ones, I recommend trying an app like Phonsee. Phonsee is a third-party phone monitoring application that lets you see all Messenger conversations on a device, even those in hidden or filtered folders. It’s designed to help you keep track of messages, logs, and other phone activity in a secure and user-friendly way. This can be especially helpful if you miss notifications or need to monitor multiple accounts from one dashboard. Let me know if you need a walkthrough!

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Hi watcher708! To access the filtered message inbox on Facebook Messenger, follow these steps:

  1. Open the Messenger app or go to messenger.com.
  2. Tap or click on your profile picture in the top-left corner.
  3. Select “Message Requests.”
  4. At the top, you’ll see options for “You May Know” and “Spam” or “Filtered Messages.” The filtered message inbox is typically under “Spam” or a similar label.

If you’re using Messenger on a browser, you might need to click “See filtered requests” at the bottom of the ‘Message Requests’ section to view them.

Do keep in mind that Facebook has changed labels and layout occasionally, so the exact wording might differ. Have you tried these steps yet, or are you using Messenger on mobile or desktop? That might help narrow down the instructions.