# Facebook Messenger

## :star:**Getting Started with Facebook Messenger**

Ready to engage with your customers on Facebook Messenger? Let's set things in motion!

### Step one: What you need

* A personal Facebook account.
* An associated Facebook Business Page.
* Facebook login credentials.
* Two-factor authentication details for Facebook.

### Step two: Install Facebook Messenger

1. Authenticate your Facebook page and link it to MessageBird.
2. Provide MessageBird with permissions and complete the connection.

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Read our step-by-step [Facebook Messenger installation guide](/applications/channels/channels/supported-channels/facebook-messenger/install-facebook-messenger.md).
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### Step three: Use Facebook Messenger

* Engage in two-way conversations.
* Use rich messaging features like sending images and files.
* Send messages via [Inbox](/applications/inbox/inbox.md), [Flows](/applications/automation/flows.md), or [Campaigns](/applications/campaigns/campaigns.md).


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