如果您是WhatsApp的普通用户，您可能已经在底部阅读了一条小消息，上面写着“消息是端到端加密(Messages are end to end encrypted)的”。这意味着这些对话只有您和您发送给他们的人才能访问。不幸的是，在Facebook 上(Facebook)，这不是默认选项，这就是为什么您的对话对任何想要访问它们的人开放！但别担心，我们有解决方案！在本文中，您将了解如何开始端到端加密的秘密对话。(you’ll find out how to start a secret conversation that is end-to-end encrypted.)
首先，您只需要一份详尽的指南，详细说明实现目标的不同方法。这正是我们决定编写指南的原因。如果你准备好了，请继续阅读！
如何在Facebook Messenger上开始秘密对话(Facebook Messenger)
开始秘密对话的原因(Reasons to Start a Secret Conversation)
人们希望他们的谈话是私密的有几个原因。其中一些如下：
1. 有时应该保护某人的健康状况不佳的状态。人们可能不喜欢向其他人透露他们的健康问题。由于在不同的设备上无法进行秘密对话，因此黑客攻击将无效。(hacking won’t be effective.)
2. 当您在这种模式下进行对话时，即使是政府也无法访问。这证明了它们的保护程度。
3. 秘密对话最重要的好处之一是当您在线共享银行信息(sharing banking information)时。由于秘密对话是定时的，因此在持续时间结束后它们将不可见(they won’t be visible after the time duration is over)。
4. 除了这些原因，共享私人信息(sharing private information)，如身份证、护照详细信息和其他重要文件也可以得到保护。( identity cards, passport details, and other documents of high importance can also be protected.)
看完这些加分，你一定对这个神秘的功能非常好奇。因此，在接下来的部分中，我们将分享一些在Facebook(Facebook)上开启秘密对话的方法。
通过 Facebook Messenger 开始秘密对话(Start a Secret Conversation through Facebook Messenger)
如前所述，在Messenger上进行秘密对话的选项默认不可用。这就是为什么您必须在与其他用户输入消息之前将其打开。按照给定的步骤在 Facebook Messenger 上开始秘密对话：(Follow the given steps to begin a secret conversation on Facebook messenger:)
1. 打开Facebook Messenger并点击您的个人资料图片(Profile picture)以打开设置菜单(Settings menu)。
2. 在设置中，点击“隐私(Privacy)”并选择“秘密对话(Secret Conversations)”选项。将显示您的设备名称以及密钥。(Your device name, along with a key will be shown.)
3. 现在，返回聊天部分，选择( select the user)您想与之进行秘密对话的用户，然后点击他们的个人资料图片(Profile picture)，然后选择“转到秘密对话(Go To Secret Conversation)”。
4. 您现在将到达一个屏幕，所有对话都将在您和收件人之间进行。(all the conversations will be between you and the recipient. )
就是这样！您现在发送的所有消息都将进行端到端加密。(All the messages that you send now will be end-to-end encrypted.)
另请阅读：(Also Read:) 如何停用 Facebook Messenger？(How To Deactivate Facebook Messenger?)
如何让你的秘密对话消失(How to Make your Secret Conversations Disappear)
秘密谈话的最大好处是你可以为它们计时。一旦此持续时间到期，即使此人没有看到消息，消息也会消失。此功能为您共享的数据提供额外的保护。如果您想在 Facebook Messenger 上为您的消息计时，请按照给定的步骤操作：(If you want to time your messages on Facebook messenger, follow the given steps:)
1.按照上述步骤前往“秘密对话”，将显示秘密聊天框。(Secret Conversations)
2. 您会在应该输入消息的框的底部找到一个计时器图标。(timer icon)点击这个图标(Tap on this icon)。
3. 从底部显示的小菜单中，选择您希望消息消失的持续时间。(time duration)
4. 完成后，输入您的信息( type your messag)并发送(send it)。计时器从您按下发送按钮的那一刻开始。
注意：(Note:)如果此人在这段时间内没有查看您的消息，该消息仍然会消失。
您如何在 Facebook 上查看秘密对话(How can you View Secret Conversations on Facebook)
如上所述，Facebook Messenger 上的常规聊天不是端到端加密的(end-to-end encrypted)。因此，您必须手动进行。但是，在Messenger(Messenger)上查找秘密对话更加简单。必须注意，秘密对话是特定于设备的。因此，如果您在手机上发起了秘密对话，则通过 PC 浏览器登录将无法查看这些消息。
- 像往常一样打开Messenger 。
- 现在滚动到聊天(Chats)。
- 如果您发现任何带有锁形图标的消息(message with a lock icon)，您可以完全断定该对话是端到端加密的。(you can fairly conclude that this conversation is end-to-end encrypted.)
如何删除我的 Facebook 秘密对话(How do I Delete my Facebook Secret Conversations)
- 打开Facebook 信使(Facebook Messenger)。点击您的个人资料图片(Profile picture)并选择设置(Settings)。
- 当您打开设置时，您会发现一个选项，上面写着“秘密对话(Secret Conversations)”。点击这个。
- 在这里，您将找到删除秘密对话的选项。 (you will find an option of deleting the secret conversation. )
- 选择此选项并点击删除(Delete)。
你完成了！必须注意，这些对话仅从您的设备中删除；它们仍然可以在您朋友的设备上使用。
常见问题 (FAQ)(Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs))
Q1。如何判断某人是否在 Facebook 上进行秘密对话？(Q1. How can you tell if someone is having a secret conversation on Facebook?)
您可以通过观察锁定图标来判断某人正在Facebook 上进行秘密对话。(Facebook)如果您在主聊天菜单中的任何个人资料图片附近发现锁定图标，则可以断定这是一次秘密对话。
Q2。您如何在 Messenger 上找到您的秘密对话？(Q2. How do you find your secret conversations on Messenger?)
Messenger上的秘密对话只能在发起对话的设备上查看。当您浏览聊天并在任何个人资料图片上找到黑色时钟符号时，您可以说这是一次秘密对话。
Q3。Facebook 上的秘密对话如何运作？(Q3. How do secret conversations work on Facebook?)
Facebook 上(Facebook)的秘密对话是端到端加密的。这意味着此对话将仅对发件人和收件人可用。可以在设置菜单中轻松打开它。
Q4。Facebook 上的秘密对话是否不受屏幕截图的影响？(Q4. Are Secret Conversations on Facebook Safe from Screenshots?)
您可能在Facebook上的个人资料图片上看到了徽章图标(badge icon on people’s profile pictures)。此功能可防止任何人截取屏幕截图。不幸的是， Facebook(Facebook) Messenger上的对话，无论是端到端加密的，都不能免受屏幕截图的影响。因此(Therefore)，任何人都可以截取您正在进行的秘密对话(anyone can take screenshots of the secret conversation you’re having)。Facebook 尚未改进此功能！
Q5。如何在 Facebook 上进行秘密对话时切换设备？(Q5. How to Switch Devices while having Secret Conversations on Facebook?)
无法在单独的设备上检索Facebook 上(Facebook)的秘密对话。例如，如果您在 Android 手机上发起了秘密对话，您将无法在 PC 上查看它( you won’t be able to view it on your PC)。此功能增强了保护。但是您始终可以按照相同的步骤在不同的设备上发起另一个对话。必须注意的是，在旧设备上共享的消息不会显示在新设备上。
Q6。Facebook Secret Conversations 中的“设备密钥”是什么？(Q6. What is a ‘device key’ in Facebook Secret Conversations?)
另一个有助于增强秘密对话保护的关键功能是“设备密钥(device key)”。参与秘密聊天的两个用户都被提供了一个设备密钥，他们可以利用该设备密钥来确认对话是端到端加密的。
受到推崇的：(Recommended:)
我们希望本指南对您有所帮助，并且您能够在 Facebook 上发起秘密对话(Start a Secret Conversation on Facebook)。不过，如果您有任何疑问，请随时在评论部分提出。
How to Start a Secret Conversation on Facebook Messenger
If уou are a regular WhatsApp user, you might have reаd a small message at the bottom that says “Messages are end to end encrypted.” What this means is that these conversations will be accessible only to you and the person you send them to. Unfortunately, on Facebook, this is not the default option which is why your conversations are open to anyone who wants to access them! But don’t worry, we have a solution! In this article, you’ll find out how to start a secret conversation that is end-to-end encrypted.
To begin, all you need is a thorough guide that elaborates on the different methods to achieve the target. This is exactly why we’ve decided to pen down a guide. If you’re ready, continue reading!
How to Start a Secret Conversation on Facebook Messenger
Reasons to Start a Secret Conversation
There are several reasons why one would want their conversations to be private. Some of them are as follows:
1. Sometimes the status of someone’s ill health should be protected. People might not prefer to disclose their health issues to other people. Since secret conversations are unavailable on different devices, hacking won’t be effective.
2. When your conversations take place in this mode, they become inaccessible even to the government. This proves how well protected they are.
3. One of the most important benefits of secret conversations is when you’re sharing banking information online. Since secret conversations are timed, they won’t be visible after the time duration is over.
4. Apart from these reasons, sharing private information such as identity cards, passport details, and other documents of high importance can also be protected.
After reading these plus points, you must be very curious about this mysterious feature. Therefore, in the subsequent sections, we will share a few ways of turning on secret conversations on Facebook.
Start a Secret Conversation through Facebook Messenger
As mentioned earlier, the option of having a secret conversation on Messenger is not available by default. This is why you have to switch it on before typing your messages with another user. Follow the given steps to begin a secret conversation on Facebook messenger:
1. Open Facebook Messenger and tap on your Profile picture to open the Settings menu.
2. From the Settings, tap on ‘Privacy’ and select the option that says ‘Secret Conversations’. Your device name, along with a key will be shown.
3. Now, go back to the chat section, select the user you’d like to have a secret conversation with and tap on their Profile picture then select ‘Go To Secret Conversation’.
4. You will now reach a screen where all the conversations will be between you and the recipient.
And that’s it! All the messages that you send now will be end-to-end encrypted.
Also Read: How To Deactivate Facebook Messenger?
How to Make your Secret Conversations Disappear
The best thing about secret conversations is that you can time them. Once this time duration expires, the messages also disappear even if the person hasn’t seen the message. This feature provides additional protection to the data that you share. If you want to time your messages on Facebook messenger, follow the given steps:
1. Head on to the ‘Secret Conversations’ by following the steps mentioned above, the secret chat box will be displayed.
2. You will find a timer icon right at the bottom of the box where you are supposed to type your message. Tap on this icon.
3. From the small menu displayed at the bottom, select the time duration in which you want your messages to disappear.
4. Once done, type your message and send it. The timer starts from the moment you press the send button.
Note: If the person has not viewed your message within the time duration, the message will still disappear.
How can you View Secret Conversations on Facebook
As mentioned above, regular chats on Facebook messenger are not end-to-end encrypted. Therefore you have to do it manually. However, finding secret conversations on Messenger is even simpler. One must note that secret conversations are device-specific. Therefore, if you have initiated a secret conversation on your mobile phone, you won’t be able to view these messages if you log in through your PC browser.
- Open Messenger as you normally would.
- Now scroll over to Chats.
- In case you find any message with a lock icon, you can fairly conclude that this conversation is end-to-end encrypted.
How do I Delete my Facebook Secret Conversations
- Open Facebook Messenger. Tap on your Profile picture and select Settings.
- When you open Settings, you will find an option that says ‘Secret Conversations’. Tap on this.
- Here you will find an option of deleting the secret conversation.
- Select this option and tap on Delete.
And you’re done! One must note that these conversations have been deleted from your device only; they are still available on your friend’s device.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Q1. How can you tell if someone is having a secret conversation on Facebook?
You can tell that someone is having a secret conversation on Facebook by observing the lock icon. If you find the lock icon near any profile picture in the main chat menu, you can conclude that it is a secret conversation.
Q2. How do you find your secret conversations on Messenger?
Secret conversations on Messenger can only be viewed on the device on which they’ve been initiated. When you go through your chats and find a black clock symbol on any profile picture, you can say that this is a secret conversation.
Q3. How do secret conversations work on Facebook?
Secret conversations on Facebook are end-to-end encrypted. This means that this conversation will be available only to the sender and the recipient. One can easily switch it on in the settings menu.
Q4. Are Secret Conversations on Facebook Safe from Screenshots?
You might have come across a badge icon on people’s profile pictures on Facebook. This feature prevents anyone from taking screenshots. Unfortunately, the conversations on Facebook messenger, regardless of being end-to-end encrypted, are not immune to screenshots. Therefore, anyone can take screenshots of the secret conversation you’re having. Facebook is yet to improve this feature!
Q5. How to Switch Devices while having Secret Conversations on Facebook?
Secret conversations on Facebook cannot be retrieved on separate devices. For instance, if you have initiated a secret conversation on your android phone, you won’t be able to view it on your PC. This feature enhances protection. But you can always initiate another conversation on a different device by following the same steps. One must note that the messages that were shared on the previous device won’t be displayed on the new device.
Q6. What is a ‘device key’ in Facebook Secret Conversations?
Another key feature that helps to boost protection in secret conversations is the ‘device key’. Both the users involved in a secret chat are provided with a device key which they can utilize to confirm that the conversation is end to end encrypted.
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We hope this guide was helpful and you were able to Start a Secret Conversation on Facebook. Still, if you have any doubts then feel free to ask them in the comment section.
