What Is Switch Account in Facebook and Messenger

Previously, using multiple Facebook accounts on PC or Android and iOS was a problem. But things changed with the introduction of the switch account function on Facebook and Messenger. You must have noticed it on your mobile apps or via a desktop computer. If you’re wondering what Switch accounts mean in Facebook and Messenger, you’ve landed at the right destination.

Managing multiple Facebook accounts can be awkward if you’re not using the right options. Take the example of Instagram. It’s so easy to switch between multiple accounts on Instagram. Fortunately, the same can be done on Facebook and Messenger.

Let’s see how to add and change multiple accounts on Facebook and Messenger using the Switch Account feature.

Note: We have used the terms Account Switch and Account Switch interchangeably in the post.

What is Change Account on Facebook and Messenger

As the name suggests, you can switch between multiple Facebook or Messenger accounts using this feature. The main advantage is that you don’t have to repeatedly enter the username and password if you choose to remember passwords. It saves a lot of time when you want to use multiple Facebook accounts on the same device, like computer, Android phone or iPhone and iPad.

For example, if you have personal and work Facebook accounts, you can quickly switch between them with just one click. Likewise, if you share your computer with other family members, you can use the switch account feature. It is an efficient and fast way to disconnect and login to multiple Facebook or Messenger accounts. When you change accounts, you will only receive notifications for the account you are logged in to.

Availability of Switch account functionality

The switch account function is only available on the desktop version of facebook.com. The feature is not available on Facebook mobile apps. On the contrary, you find it on the mobile apps of Facebook Messenger and not on the desktop version of Messenger.

How many accounts can be added

You can add up to 10 Facebook accounts on the Facebook website. As for the Messenger mobile apps, you can store information for up to 5 accounts.

Point: Find out what your story is on Facebook and Messenger.

How to change Facebook account on PC

Here are the steps for new and classic Facebook.

How to change accounts on the old Facebook

Open the Facebook website. Click the change account icon at the top. If you haven’t added an additional Facebook account, click Add Account. Enter your login information. Later, when you need to change accounts, tap the account listed under the change account icon.

Point: To delete an account, click on the small cross icon on the account name.

How to change accounts on a new Facebook

To change accounts on the new Facebook website, click the little down arrow in the upper right corner of the page. From the menu, select Change Account. Then select the account you want to connect to.

How to change Facebook Messenger account on Android and iOS

To change accounts on the Messenger mobile applications, tap your profile picture icon. You will be redirected to Messenger settings. Scroll down and tap Switch account.

Then tap the account to switch. You can also add a new Messenger account from this screen.

Point: To delete an account, swipe left on the account name and tap the delete icon.

Bonus: Facebook Messenger constantly asks to change accounts

Several users reported that Messenger kept asking them to switch accounts when they tried to share anything from Facebook to Messenger. If you are also having the problem, here are some quick fixes. Before trying them, restart your phone. Sometimes that fixes the problem as well.

Disable the cat face

Facebook Messenger comes with chat bubbles that allow you to quickly reply to your messages from any screen. Disabling them seems to correct the abrupt change count screen. To turn them off, open the Messenger app. Tap your profile picture icon. Turn off the toggle next to the discussion heads.

Delete all Messenger accounts

Then you need to remove all added Messenger accounts. To do this, go to the Messenger settings, then on Change account. Here delete all accounts by swiping them to the left and then tapping the delete icon.

Log off from Facebook

If your Messenger account is linked to Facebook, you must log out of all sessions. To do this, open the Facebook application. Tap the three bar icon at the top. Go to Settings> Security & connection. Under Where you’re signed in, tap See all. Tap Disconnect from all sessions. This will require you to sign out of your Facebook and Messenger accounts on all of your devices. You will need to re-enter your login information. Hope this should fix the problem.

Merge professional and personal messages

Users who manage branded pages have always wanted to have messages from their pages on their Facebook Messenger. It is easy to use and you don’t need the additional Facebook Page Manager app. Fortunately, it is possible now. Facebook recently announced that you can switch between work and personal accounts on Facebook Messenger.