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How to Install and Access Facebook Messenger on Linux

To Install and Access Facebook Messenger on Linux

Facebook messenger helps instantly to reach the people in your life for free. Installation process of Facebook Messenger on Linux and how to access Facebook Messenger is discussed in this guide.

To Install Facebook Messenger

Using wget command download the messenger package from the git hub page in your desired directory or home directory.

user1@linuxhelp:~/Desktop$ wget https://github.com/Aluxian/Facebook-Messenger-Desktop/releases/download/v1.4.3/Messenger_linux64.deb
--2016-05-15 01:33:15--  https://github.com/Aluxian/Facebook-Messenger-Desktop/releases/download/v1.4.3/Messenger_linux64.deb
Resolving github.com (github.com)... 192.30.252.130
Connecting to github.com (github.com)|192.30.252.130|:443... connected.
...
...
HTTP request sent, awaiting response... 200 OK
Length: 38138754 (36M) [application/octet-stream]
Saving to: ‘ Messenger_linux64.deb’ 

Messenger_linux64.d 100%[=====================> ]  36.37M   158KB/s   in 6m 55s s

2016-05-15 01:40:12 (89.8 KB/s) - ‘ Messenger_linux64.deb’  saved [38138754/38138754]

user1@linuxhelp:~/Desktop$ sudo dpkg -i Messenger_linux64.deb
[sudo] password for user1: 
Selecting previously unselected package messengerfordesktop.
(Reading database ... 176294 files and directories currently installed.)
Preparing to unpack Messenger_linux64.deb ...
Unpacking messengerfordesktop (1.4.3) ...
Setting up messengerfordesktop (1.4.3) ...
Processing triggers for hicolor-icon-theme (0.15-0ubuntu1) ...

user1@linuxhelp:~/Desktop$ messengerfordesktop 

Open " Facebook Messenger" and Enter your Facebook login credentials to chat with your friends.

Login

Now login using the Facebook username and password and then click continue


Chats

Start chatting with your friends by creating new message


Settings

Click settings to make the changes as per your requirement.


To turn on desktop notifications

Click turn on desktop notifications to get new notifications when you get a message.


Logout

To exit this session, Click Logout.


FAQ
Q
How to open the FB messenger in terminal?
A
After entering the terminal type this command
Syntax: "npm install -g fb-messenger-cli"
Q
How to install build-tools for messenger in Linux?
A
By using this command you can install
Syntax: "sudo apt-get install -y build-essential"
Q
What is the simple way to install messenger in CentOS7?
A
For rpm based machines use this command
Syntax: "yum install fbmessenger "
Q
Is this secure to use Facebook messenger in Linux?
A
Yes, It is secure to use. Linux is specialized for security.
Q
Where does LAN Messenger store its config file?
A
Configuration files are created on a per-user basis
Linux / Unix: $HOME/.config/lmc/lmc.in