# Send a Friend Request

## Step by Step

{% hint style="warning" %}
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.
{% endhint %}

{% stepper %}
{% step %}
**Go to the Network page.**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Search for the person you want to add as a "friend".**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Access their profile by selecting their name.**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Select Ask to be friends.**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**At this point, your request will be pending response. You can cancel your request if you wish.**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**Your new "friend" can accept or ignore your invitation.**

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{% endstep %}

{% step %}
**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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{% endstep %}
{% endstepper %}


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