Messenger: How to Pin Messages in a Chat on Mobile

Users can tag items they'll want to reference later on

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Messenger allows users to pin messages in conversations so they can easily reference them again in the future.

Our guide will show you how to pin a message in a conversation while using the Messenger mobile application.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Messenger app on iOS.

Step 1: While viewing a Messenger conversation, tap and hold on the message you want to pin.

Screenshot of a Messenger conversation with a red arrow pointing at a message the user has sent

Step 2: Tap “Pin” above your device’s keyboard.

Screenshot of a Messenger conversation with a red arrow pointing at "Pin" above the device's keyboard

Once you pin a message, a push pin icon will appear in the top-right corner of the message.

Screenshot of a Messenger conversation with a red arrow pointing at a message the user has pinned
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