Restore end-to-end encrypted chats with a 40-character code on Messenger

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This feature is gradually being introduced and may not be available to you yet.
If you saved your chats in secure storage from Messenger, you can restore them on a new device using a 40-character code. This is the 40-character code that was previously generated from a device when you first enrolled in secure storage.
Restore chats with a 40-character code
  1. On a computer, go to Messenger.com.
  2. Enter your 40-character code and follow the on-screen instructions.
Generate a new 40-character code
  1. Open Messenger on your device with secure storage on and tap your profile photo in the corner.
  2. Tap Privacy & safety.
  3. Tap End-to-end encrypted chats.
  4. Tap Secure storage.
  5. Tap Generate 40-character code.
Learn about other options to restore your end-to-end encrypted chats on Messenger.
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