How to Share Screen on Facebook Messenger: A Step-by-Step Guide

ByJim Miller

Facebook, now known as Meta, has been a dominant force in the social media world for years. To keep users engaged, the Messenger app keeps introducing new features. One such feature is the ability to share your screen during a video call. If you're wondering how to use this feature on both mobile and PC, this article will guide you through the process.

How to Share Screen in Facebook Messenger on Android

If you're using an Android device, follow these steps to share your screen using the Facebook Messenger app:

  1. Launch the Facebook Messenger app on your phone and open the chat with the person you want to share your screen with.
  2. Tap the video button in the top right corner to start a video call.
  3. Once connected, swipe up from the bottom of the toolbar and select the “Share Your Screen” option.
  4. Android will ask for your permission to share the screen. Choose “Start Now” and tap the “Minimize Call” button to begin sharing your screen.

Your phone screen will now be visible to the person on the other end. You can end the screen share at any time by going back to the Messenger app and tapping the “Stop” button.

How to Share Screen in Facebook Messenger on iPhone

If you're an iPhone user, sharing your screen on Facebook Messenger is a similar process. Here's how to do it:

  1. Open the Facebook Messenger app on your iPhone.
  2. Tap the video button in the top right corner to start a video call.
  3. Once the call starts, swipe up from the bottom of the toolbar and select the “Share your screen” option.
  4. iPhone will ask for your permission to share the screen. Tap “Start Broadcast” to begin.

You can now showcase what's on your screen. While doing so, you won't be able to see the person on the other end, but you can still hear them. To stop sharing your screen, go back to the Messenger app and tap the “Stop Sharing” button.

How to Share Screen in Facebook Messenger on Desktop

Desktop users can also share their screens on Facebook Messenger using either the app or the web browser. Here's how:

  1. Launch the Messenger app on your PC and start a video call with the person you want to share your screen with.
  2. Once connected, click on the “share your screen” icon at the bottom.
  3. Messenger will ask you to select the screen you want to present. Choose an active window or share your entire screen, then click “Share” to start the screencast.

To end the screen share, go back to the Messenger app and click the “Stop screen sharing” icon.

FAQs

  • What is the screen sharing limit on Facebook Messenger?
    Messenger allows screen sharing with up to 8 people on video calls. You can also use Messenger Rooms to share your screen with up to 50 people simultaneously.

  • Can I share my screen in a group video call on Messenger?
    Yes, you can share your screen with up to 8 people during a group video call on Messenger.

  • How do I share my screen with sound on Messenger?
    By default, Messenger shares your screen with audio. However, you can mute yourself to disable the audio.

Screen sharing on Facebook Messenger is a handy feature, especially for occasional use. It adds versatility to the messaging experience, making it easier to collaborate and share information with friends and family.

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