How do I use Facebook chat on my Mac?

Posted on by Muna Meyer

How do I use Facebook chat on my Mac?

Facebook really pulled out most of the stops with this new app for Mac and Windows users.

  1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your Mac.
  2. Click on the chat that you wish to customize.
  3. In the top bar, tap the three dot button on the right-hand side.
  4. Hover your mouse cursor over Customize Chat.

Is there a FB Messenger app for Mac?

Facebook today launched a standalone Messenger app for macOS and Windows platforms, allowing users to video and text chat with friends and family from their desktop computer. Along with all of the expected features, Messenger on macOS supports Dark Mode.

What is the new Facebook Messenger for Mac?

Facebook has just announced a brand new Messenger app for macOS and Windows. It will enable Facebook users to make video calls from a desktop on their computers. Facebook says it saw a 100% increase in audio and video calling messenger last month.

How do I enable Facebook video calling on my Mac?

Enable Facebook Video Chat Calling in Mac OS X 10.7 Lion

  1. Pull down the Developer menu and select “Safari 5.1 – Mac”
  2. Reload Facebook and enjoy video chatting.

How do I set up Messenger on my Mac?

Set up iMessage

  1. In the Messages app on your Mac, enter your Apple ID and password, then click Sign In. Make sure to sign in using the same Apple ID on every device.
  2. Choose Messages > Preferences, click iMessage, then select any of the following options: Store your messages in iCloud: Select Enable Messages in iCloud.

How do I receive Messages on my Mac?

Open Messages on your Mac. Go to Settings > Messages on your iPhone and tap on Text Messages Forwarding. You will see your Mac (or Macs) listed here with an on off slider beside them. To allow your Mac to send and receive text messages turn the slider to green.

How do I video chat on Facebook with my laptop?

From Your Desktop

  1. Click on the phone icon in the top right corner to place a voice call.
  2. Click on the video camera icon in the top right corner to place a video call.

Why can’t I open Messenger on my Mac?

If the Messages app on your Mac is still not working, signing out and back in may fix the problem. Once you’re signed out, log back in to the Messages app to see if this fixes the issue.