Messenger suggests contacts based on your interactions, but not all suggestions are wanted. Specific aspects of these suggestions can be managed or dismissed according to your preferences.
Dismissing Individual Suggestions
To remove a single suggested contact on Messenger, follow these steps:
- Open the Messenger app.
- In the Chats tab, locate the suggested conversation.
- Swipe left on the suggestion.
- Tap Delete or Remove to dismiss the suggestion from your list.
This action will prevent that specific suggestion from appearing again in the future.
Managing Suggestion Settings
If you desire more control over the contact suggestions Messenger displays:
- Tap your profile picture in the top left corner of Messenger.
- Scroll to Phone Contacts and select it.
- Choose Manage Contacts or a similarly titled option.
- You may have the choice to Delete all contacts, effectively resetting the suggestion list.
By managing your contact settings, you decide the extent to which your contacts influence suggestions.
Limiting Suggestion Frequency
Although you cannot directly control the frequency of new suggestions, reducing Messenger's access to your contacts can indirectly serve this purpose:
- Access your device's Settings application.
- Navigate to Privacy and select Contacts.
- Find Messenger in the list and toggle off access to your contacts.
By limiting access, Messenger's ability to suggest new contacts based on your phone's contact list is reduced.
Privacy Considerations and Best Practices
When managing suggested contacts on Messenger, it is crucial to consider how your personal information is managed and protected. Activate appropriate settings and comprehend how your data is utilized to maintain control over your digital footprint.
Reviewing Privacy Settings
To ensure that you manage your visibility on Messenger, regularly review your privacy settings. Access these settings by:
- Clicking your profile picture in the top right of Facebook.
- Selecting Settings & privacy, then clicking Settings.
- Navigating to Audience and visibility to adjust who can see your activities and information.
Configure these settings to control suggestions and how you appear to others on the platform. It's recommended to:
- Periodically check and modify your audience for posts.
- Restrict who can send you friend requests.
- Limit the visibility of your friends list and other personal information.
Understanding Data Use
Comprehending how Messenger uses your data is essential for privacy.
Your interactions and usage patterns influence suggestions and advertisements.
Remember that:
- Your data helps tailor your user experience, including contact suggestions.
- Data management can be addressed by reviewing Facebook's privacy policies.
Be aware that removing suggested contacts does not delete collected data, but it may reduce future similar suggestions.
Control your data sharing by:
- Opting out of data collection where possible.
- Being selective about the information you provide on the platform.