Guide to Screen Sharing on Messenger During Video Calls

Similar to Zoom, Google Meet, Facebook Messenger also allows users to share screen activities during mobile and desktop video calls to interact with friends, family within their network. This feature enables users to share their screen with up to 8 people in group video calls and up to 50 people in Messenger Rooms on PC.

Reference: How to enable or disable Messenger chat heads

How to Share Your Screen During a Messenger Call

Here's a step-by-step guide on using the screen sharing feature on Messenger across Android phones, iPhones, Windows computers, MacBooks. Feel free to refer and apply.

Note: The screen sharing feature on Messenger is now available globally through the latest Messenger app updates on Android and iOS, desktop apps, and Messenger's web version.

1. How to Share Your Screen on Messenger for Android and iPhone

To utilize the screen sharing feature, ensure your app is up to date. Users can follow the steps below to share their screens on Facebook Messenger:

Step 1: To use the screen sharing feature, download and update the latest Messenger app using the link provided below:

- Download Messenger for Android
- Download Messenger for iPhone

Step 2: Firstly, open Facebook Messenger on your device and initiate a video call with any user by tapping the camera icon on the screen.

Step 3: During the call, tap the menu icon on the screen or swipe up to expand call options.

Step 4: Next, tap the 'screen sharing' icon and select 'start now'. In the screen sharing interface, tap 'minimize call' to begin sharing any files, images, videos, or documents from your device. 

The Messenger screen post-sharing will appear as depicted below.

Step 5: Press back to return to the call screen if you wish to stop sharing and return to the default Messenger call interface.

2. How to Share Your Screen on Messenger for Computers

Similar to phones, Facebook users can also share screens using the Messenger desktop app. Here's how:

Step 1: Open Facebook from your computer's web browser and log in to your personal Facebook account. Then, click on the Messenger icon and click on the camera icon to initiate a video call with an individual/group.

Step 2: On the call interface, tap the screen share icon at the bottom left corner of the screen.

Step 3: Choose your screen display mode: share full screen or a single window, then press 'share'.

Step 4: Start sharing your screen. A preview of your shared screen will appear in the bottom right corner of the screen.

Step 5: To switch the Messenger call interface back to default screen, press 'stop sharing'.

3. Frequently Asked Questions about Screen Sharing on Messenger

3.1. What is a Messenger Room?

Messenger Rooms, or simply Rooms, are a feature designed for group chats - enhanced by Facebook Messenger with the ability to share screens with up to 50 people.

The creator of a Messenger Room can designate who has the privilege to screen share with the group.

3.2. Why Screen Sharing Doesn't Work on Messenger

During the screen sharing process on Messenger, you may encounter situations where Messenger does not support screen sharing. This can happen when you are using an outdated version of Messenger. To resolve this, uninstall Messenger on your phone and reinstall it.

3.3. Screen Sharing on Messenger with or without Audio

During the screen sharing process on Messenger, you can customize audio settings for the shared file by toggling the sound button on the screen.

Here are all the screen sharing features of Messenger on both computers and phones. You can use it to share photos, documents, or anything else on your device with friends and family on social media. Refer to the instructions in this article to make your Messenger usage more effective!

As a streamlined version of Messenger, Messenger Lite is also a widely used app today. To start using this app, learning about the download link as well as How to Use Messenger Lite on your phone will help you get started.