How to turn off iPhone messages notifications

Michelleholstrom Said:

"How to turn off iPhone messages notifications: I need to learn how to turn off a notification for my messages when there is no message"

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Do Not Disturb:

Turn on Do Not Disturb, and this would work, as long as there is no exceptions in the Settings. Use Do Not Disturb with Focus on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Re: I need to learn how to turn off a notification for my messages when there is no message

See: How to: Use notifications on your iPhone or iPad - Apple Support

Eg: says:

From the lock screen: "Swipe left over a notification to manage alerts for that app, or clear the notification"