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Finding Friends

Introduction

Screenshot of FacebookTo get the most out of Facebook, you will want to connect with your friends and family. Fortunately, Facebook makes it easy to find people you know and add them as your Friends. You can even find old classmates, colleagues, and people with similar interests.
In this lesson, you will learn how to find and add Friends on Fa








Finding Friends

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How to Find Friends

One of the easiest ways to find Friends is to allow Facebook to access and import contacts from your email and various other social accounts. Facebook uses this information to connect you with Friends from real life, making suggestions based on your contact list.
If you are uncomfortable giving Facebook access to your accounts and contact lists, you can search for Friends individually or through networks, like location, employer, or school.
  • To find Friends, locate and select Find Friends on the Toolbar. The Find Friends page will appear.
    Screenshot of FacebookClicking Find Friends
Click the buttons in the interactive below to learn about the different ways to find Friends on Facebook.

To Send a Friend Request:

Once you find your Friends, you will need to send them a Friend Request to become their Facebook Friend.
  1. Click Add as Friend.
    Screenshot of FacebookSending a Friend request
  2. The Friend Request will be sent. Keep in mind that the person will have to confirm you as a Friend on Facebook before they will be added to your Friends list.
    Screenshot of FacebookThe sent Friend request