How to Manage Notifications in Messenger on Windows 11

Messenger notifications on Windows 11 alert you whenever friends or family call or message your account. The Messenger Desktop app is a dedicated Windows application that lets you chat, call, and share files without opening a web browser.

You can turn these alerts completely on or off to stop interruptions when you need quiet time. The app also lets you mute specific chats and hide message previews, so other people cannot read your private messages on your screen.

Turn all notifications on or off in the Messenger app

You can turn all Messenger notifications on or off by opening the app settings and changing your alert preferences. Doing this stops unwanted pop-ups and sounds from interrupting your work, and you keep full control of when you see your messages.

The whole change takes less than a minute and is easy to reverse. You need the Messenger Desktop app installed and signed in to your account. The steps below work the same on Windows 11 Home and Pro.

Start by opening the app:

1. Click the Start menu ⊞.
2. Select All Apps in the top-right corner of the Start menu ⊞, then find Messenger in the list and click it.

The Messenger window should open and show your chats. If you do not see Messenger in the list, the app is not installed yet. Use the links below to get it.

You can also launch the program directly from the Taskbar or Taskbar overflow. Use this route if the app is missing from your Start menu or you want to install it first.

3. Click your profile image once the window opens. A small menu appears.
4. Select Preferences at the bottom left of your screen. The Preferences window opens.

If you cannot find your profile image, make sure the Messenger window is not too small or minimized. Maximize it, and the profile image should be visible.

5. Select the Notifications tab on the left margin. The notification options appear on the right.
6. Locate Mute all notifications.
7. Toggle the switch below it to the On position to silence everything. The switch should change state to show the setting is active.

To restore alerts later, go back to the same screen and toggle that switch to the Off position. Nothing needs a restart, and the change applies right away.

If you still see Messenger pop-ups after muting, check the Windows notification settings too. In Windows 11, open Settings › System › Notifications and look for Messenger in the app list. Windows can show or hide alerts for each app separately, so both settings need to agree.

All notifications are now silenced. Messages still arrive in your chats, so you can read them whenever you open the app. You just will not get a sound or pop-up for them.

Conclusion:

• In this article, we have detailed the steps to mute or unmute all notifications in the Messenger Desktop app on Windows.
• These instructions can help you manage notifications based on your current activities and needs. Mute everything during focus time, then switch it off again when you want to be reachable.
• Feel free to use the comment section below to report any inaccuracies or provide additional insights.