How to Create a Room in Messenger on Desktop

It’s very easy to use Messenger Rooms on the desktop website and the mobile app. It takes just a few steps to create a room and invite participants. The creator of the room must be present for others to join. They can remove participants and end or lock the room as well. Here’s how to start a room on a desktop:

Create a Room From the Messenger Mobile App

The process for starting a room and inviting participants in the Facebook Messenger mobile app is similar to doing so on the desktop. Creating a room on Android and iPhone is almost exactly the same.

Create a Room From the Facebook News Feed

You have more control over who can join the room by starting from the News Feed. You can limit the guests to anyone on your friends list or invite specific friends. If you add a start time for your room, people you invite can say they are interested in joining your room. If you say you are interested in a room, you’ll be notified you when the room starts. Your Facebook friends who are invited to the same room will be able to see that you are interested in joining that room. To create a room to share on your News Feed:

How to Join a Messenger Room

When you join a room, your Facebook profile name and picture will display if you’ve logged into Facebook or Messenger. Joining a room is a different process depending on how you were invited.

Click Join Room on your friend’s status.Click the link your friend shared with you.

In both scenarios, you might have to sign in to your Facebook account before entering the room.