How to find, add friends on Facebook: Step by step guide

Facebook is one of the most famous social networking sites in the world. Originally, it is a great way which allows users, to sign-up for free profiles, to connect with friends, work colleagues or people they don't know, online. If you are new to the Facebook world then you must be having a list of people whom you want to send a friend request. There are various ways through which you can find and add friends on Facebook. One of the easiest ways to find and add a friend is by name. Follow the below steps to find or add a friend on Facebook.

How to find and add a friend on Facebook from computer?

Step 1: Open your browser and go to Facebook's official website, facebook.com.

Step 2: Log into your Facebook account by entering your email address (or phone number) and password.

Step 3: You just need to click the search bar at the top of any Facebook page.

Step 4: Then you have to type your friend's name into the search bar and click on the search option.

Step 5: A list of suggestion will appear on your screen.

Step 6: Here find your friend and send a friend request.

To send a friend request you have to click on Add Friend option next to their profile picture. (Some people might not have Add Friend option next to their profile picture, it depends upon their privacy settings).

How to find and add a friend on Facebook through app

Step 1: Open the Facebook app on your device. (dark-blue app with a white "f" on it).

Step 2: Logged into Facebook account by entering your email address (or phone number) and password.

Step 3: After login, tap the Search bar. (at the top of the screen)

Step 4: In the search bar type the person's name, then tap their name when it appears below the Search field. This will take you to their profile (You can also tap a person's name in your News Feed to visit their profile)

Step 5: Tap Add Friend, doing so will send them a friend request; if they accept it, they will be added to your friend's list.

You can even find friends to add, by uploading your contacts from your mobile phone or email accounts.

How to get suggested, friends?

You can also use the People You May Know option to find friends on Facebook. The suggestions People You May Know come from things like having friends in common with someone, being in the same Facebook group or being in the same networks.

About Facebook

Facebook was created in 2004 by Mark Zuckerberg. Today, Facebook has become the world's largest social network, with more than 1 billion users worldwide. It is a most-downloaded app in India during the year 2018 and 2017.

(Information source:facebook.com)

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