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I just started on Steam, and it won't let me add friends. How do I do it?

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You need to spend at least 5 dollars before you can add friends, join groups, etc.

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Can I add friends from a different country?

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Yes, you can add friends on Steam from around the world!

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How do I add friends?

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You need to add $5 to your account wallet or spend $5 or over on a DLC or game before you can add friends.

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What if it says his friend list is full?

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He has to level up his Steam account to add 5+ more friends. Once he has leveled up, you can add him.

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What if these methods did not work?

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Click on your name in the top left of the screen. Directly below it, there should be a web address, and you can tell your friends that leads them directly to your profile.

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What if my friend list is missing from my Steam page?

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You probably have to refresh it. If that doesn't work, then try going on the FAQ on Steam. If you haven't added any friends yet, the friend list won't show up.

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What if I still can't add friends even though I spent $5?

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Try refreshing Steam. If that doesn't work, try reviewing the information on the FAQ. Keep in mind, if you haven't added any friends yet, the friend list won't show up.

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Can I see someone's friend list?

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Yes. If you go to the person's profile, there will be a friends tab. The named will be listed underneath this tab.

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What can I do if a user doesn't show up on my search?

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Make sure you are typing the name in correctly. If you still can't find them, have them search for you.

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What should I do if my friend and I searched for each other's usernames, but they didn't show up?

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The easiest workaround I have found for this issue is to make a community discussion page and then have your friend search for it. They should be able to find you and then click your profile picture to add you as a friend.

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I made an account for my son. He will not be making purchases through his account; I will buy games for him as gifts through the friend feature. How do I add him as a friend so I can buy him games?

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Follow the steps above. You will have to have an account for yourself, and your account should have at least $5 spent on Steam in order to be able to add somebody.

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Can I add a friend if I spend $4 on a game and $3 on a DLC?

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Yes, as long as you add $5 to your wallet (or just spend it and don't add it), you can send friend requests.

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Why can't I add friends to my Steam account?

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You need to spend at least 5$ to be allowed to add friends on Steam, then you should be able to add friends to your steam account.

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Can I accept requests even if I haven't paid?

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Yes, you can.

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Do I need to spend $5 before I can add?

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Yes, but until you've done so, you can still accept a request from a friend who has.

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