We’re committed to providing community leaders support as you respond to this challenge. Connect with groups, organizations and information remotely.
Learn moreMessenger can help you stay close with those who matter most, from anywhere and on any device. Use chat, voice or video calls, for 1:1 or groups.
Learn moreVerify facts with trusted official sources, and watch out for people running scams like unapproved medical treatments or false fundraisers. If you aren’t sure something’s true, don’t share it.
Learn moreRight now, it can be hard for kids to stay connected and socially engaged with their friends and family. Messenger Kids is an app designed for kids ages 6-12 to have fun video chatting and messaging in a parentally controlled environment. Parents can set up virtual playdates or homework sessions, and kids can use fun, interactive experiences to keep the laughter and connections thriving.
Messenger can help you stay connected with your community even when you can’t be together in person. Communicate updates or check in on each other with group voice and video calls for up to 8 participants. Or utilize groups to stay connected with parents or colleagues.*
Messaging helps businesses stay connected to customers when they can’t be there in person. Leverage free messaging tools to provide customers with important information and consider setting up automated responses to frequently asked questions such as store closures, business hours and more.
Whether it's a community of faith, civic organization, or activity group, this climate of uncertainty has made maintaining personal connections with those in our community more important than ever. Consider hosting small group gatherings via Messenger video chat, or creating a group to stay connected, share critical information, or just be there to support one another
Share important information and keep in touch with your community groups and close connections with group chats. Custom group names and emojis also help to keep things fun and organized.
Use group video chatting with up to 8 people on any device and on the screen of your choice (mobile, desktop, or Portal). Now you can check in on your loved ones and spend time together even when you’re apart.
Connecting remotely can help us feel closer together. Create and share Stories with close friends and family, so they can stay connected via visual snapshots of your day.
Take time to share joy with those around you with fun, lighthearted features like AR filters, GIFS, camera stickers, emojis and chat sticker packs in any device and platform you use.
Difficult times unfortunately make it easier for scammers or others to cause harm on our platforms. We work hard to stop malicious activity before it reaches you, but we also want to provide you with tips and tools to keep yourself safe during this pandemic.
Difficult times unfortunately make it easier for scammers or others to cause harm on our platforms. We work hard to stop malicious activity before it reaches you, but we also want to provide you with tips and tools to keep yourself safe during this pandemic.
One of the best ways to protect yourself from scams and harmful misinformation is to stay informed. Be wary of people asking for money or offering medical treatments if you don’t know them in real life. If someone reaches out claiming to be a public figure or organization, look for the Blue Badge that indicates this is their verified account. Check out this video and helpful tip sheet on common internet scams and how to avoid them, and click here to find out how to become a verified Page or Account.
Not everything you are sent about the coronavirus may be accurate. Verify the facts with other trusted sources like the World Health Organization or your ministry of health. Look for Forward Indicators that alert you when you are receiving a forwarded message, which helps you know when a message you received was not created by the person who sent it. If you’re not sure if something is accurate, please don’t forward it.
*Each Messenger user is responsible for ensuring any use of Messenger complies with applicable laws, including education privacy and record-keeping laws.
Messenger is not an education provider.