# Send 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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**Click on Network tab and search for the person you want to add as a "friend".**
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**Access their profile by selecting their name.**
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**Select Request to be Friends.**
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**At this point, your request will be pending response. You can cancel your request if you wish.**
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**Your new "friend" can accept or ignore your invitation.**
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**If the person accepts your invitation, their name will appear in Home > Direct Messages tab and you will be able to exchange freely with them.**
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