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Are you friends with someone, but aren't friends with them on Facebook? You'll find details on how to send a friend request to the person in this article.

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    Open your web browser.
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  2. Send a Friend Request on Facebook Step 2.jpg
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    Type in Facebook's web address .into the address bar of your browser, to visit the Facebook web page.
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    Sign into your Facebook account with your Facebook credentials.
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    Type the person's first and last name into the box that is just to the right of the Facebook logo.
    • It doesn't matter when you type in the name, just in case you don't remember the name now.
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    • You can also type in the person's email address into this search box.
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    Select the person you know you'd like to be friends with, by clicking their name from the expanded list.
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    Click the button to the right of the person's name, where it says "+1 Add Friend"
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  • To cancel the friend request, you may click "Cancel Request", after clicking the drop-down box that will be displayed.
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Edit Things You'll Need

  • Internet access
  • Facebook account
  • friend's contact information (name or email address)
  • computer mouse and keyboard

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Categories: Facebook Basics

Recent edits by: Gundii, BR, Ruiner224

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Español: Cómo enviar una solicitud de amistad en Facebook

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