We’ll also explore the possible reasons youre unable toadd a friend on Facebook.
Well walk through the steps and options for Facebook on the web and in the mobile app.
Once you smack the button or icon, this sends your friend request to that person.
You should receive a notification when they accept your request.
Then go through this.
PickFriendson the left side.
ChooseFriend Requests, again, on the left side.
ClickView Sent Requestsat the top of the Friend Requests list.
When you tap the button or icon,your friend request is on its way.
Check your notifications to see if your prospect accepts the request.
You should see a list of Friend Requests sent to you.
On Android you may need to tapRequests.
Select thethree dotson the top right.
TapView Sent Requestsat the bottom.
Why Cant I Add a Friend on Facebook?
On the controls page, selectPrivacyon the left.
On the right side, go to theHow people find and contact yousection.
If you like, clickEditand chooseEveryone.
Privacy prefs in the Mobile App
In the Facebook app, go to theMenutab.
ExpandSettings & Privacyand chooseSettings.
In the Audience and Visibility section, selectHow People Find and Contact You.
On Android, this step isProfile tweaks>Profile privacy.
BelowWho can send you friend requests, youll see either Everyone or Friends of Friends.
If you see Friends of Friends, tap and change it toEveryoneto accept anyones request.
While many friends are forever, some on Facebook may not be.
see to it to look athow to unfriend someone on Facebookif you change your mind after adding a friend.
FAQ
The command to unblock a friend on Facebook is in your parameters.
On the website, click thedown arrowin the upper-right corner >tweaks & Privacy>tweaks.
ChoosePrivacy>Blockingin the left menu, and then clickUnblocknext to the person’s name.
In the app, go toMenu> tweaks & Privacy >tweaks>Profile settingsand then tapBlockingunderPrivacy.
You’ll only be able to find their profile with a direct link.
you’re able to cancel a request from the recipient’s profile page.
When you open it, theAdd as Friendwill be replaced with aCancel Requestbutton.
