To add someone on Facebook Messenger, you'll need to have their phone number or email address. You can also use their Facebook profile name if you're already friends on Facebook.
First, open the Messenger app on your phone or log in to Messenger on your computer. This will bring you to your chat list, where you can see all your active conversations.
To add someone new, click on the "People" tab at the top of the screen, which is usually represented by a small icon of two people. From there, you can search for the person you want to add.
If you're already friends with the person on Facebook, you can also find them in your Facebook friends list and click on their name to start a conversation.
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Adding Contacts
Adding Contacts is a straightforward process on Facebook Messenger. You can sync the application with your phone to add contacts.
To sync your phone contacts, launch Messenger and select the Chats tab. Click your profile picture to access your settings.
Select Phone contacts > Upload contacts and turn this setting on. Wait for a couple of seconds for the sync to complete.
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Meet In Person
To add someone on Messenger in person, you can use the user code feature, also known as a QR code.
First, open Messenger and tap your profile picture in the top left corner. This will display your unique user code.
Your friend needs to open Messenger and navigate to the People tab, then tap the Add icon and select Scan Code.
They might need to configure their device settings to give Messenger permission to access the camera.
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How to Add Contacts on Messenger
Adding contacts on Messenger is a straightforward process that can be done in a few easy steps. You can sync the application with your phone to add contacts.
To sync your phone contacts with Messenger, launch the app and select the Chats tab. Click your profile picture to access the settings.
Selecting Phone contacts > Upload contacts will initiate the syncing process. Turn this setting on and wait for a couple of seconds for the process to complete.
Once the syncing is done, your phone contacts will be added to Messenger.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I add someone on Messenger without being friends on Facebook?
To add someone on Messenger without a Facebook account, open Messenger, tap the People tab, and select 'Invite' or 'Add Contacts' to sync your phonebook. Ensure your app has permission to access contacts for this feature to work.
How do I send a friend request on FB Messenger?
To send a friend request on FB Messenger, search for the person's name and select their profile. From there, you can send a friend request.
Why can't I add my friend on Messenger?
Unable to add a friend on Messenger? It's likely because the 'add friends' feature is disabled for non-mutual friends, and messages may go to filtered or message requests instead
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