To turn off Messenger only, follow these steps:
1. Open the Messenger app on your device.
2. In the top left corner, tap on your profile picture or the three horizontal lines to open the menu.
3. Scroll down and tap on “Settings & Privacy.”
4. From the expanded menu, tap on “Settings.”
5. Scroll down and tap on “Account Ownership and Control.”
6. Under the “Your Facebook Information” section, tap on “Deactivation and Deletion.”
7. You will see two options: “Deactivate Account” and “Delete Account.” Choose “Deactivate Account.”
8. You may be prompted to enter your Facebook password for security purposes. Enter your password and tap “Continue.”
9. On the next screen, you will be asked to select a reason for deactivating your account. Choose an appropriate option or select “Other” if none of the given reasons apply.
10. You can also choose to keep Messenger active even after deactivating your Facebook account. If you want to disable Messenger completely, make sure the toggle next to “Keep using Messenger” is turned off.
11. tap on “Deactivate” to confirm the deactivation process.
Once you have completed these steps, your Messenger account will be deactivated, and you will no longer receive messages or notifications. However, it’s important to note that if you decide to reactivate your Facebook account in the future, your Messenger account will also be reactivated.
I hope this helps! Let me know if you have any further questions.