# Accept or Ignore a Friend Request
## Step by Step
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Currently, once the friend request is accepted, it is impossible to close the direct messaging channel.
This is a limitation that will be corrected soon.
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**To accept a friend request, go to Network tab and select this friendship icon in top right.**
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**Select the received invitation.**
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**At this point, you can *****Accept***** or *****Ignore***** the friend request. If you prefer to ignore the request, the person who invited you will not receive a message about it.**
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