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How do I find someone via their cellphone number?

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From a mobile device, you can use the Messenger app to sync all your phone contacts automatically, or manage the list from this page. From the website, log out of Facebook, click "Forgotten account?", and enter the phone number. If the number is linked to a FB account, you'll see the user's name. Cancel the password reset, log in to your account, and enter that name in the search bar exactly as it appears.

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On the "Find Friends" page, is it normal for someone to disappear from the list after I send a friend request?

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This is most likely working as intended, but what you see may depend on your device. You can double-check which friend requests went through on your phone by choosing "Friends > Requests > View Sent Requests." If you're on a computer, use "(People icon) > Find Friends > View Sent Requests."

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How do I find someone on Facebook just knowing the town they live in?

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Type the town name in the search bar, but do not hit enter. Instead, click the drop-down suggestion that best matches what you're looking for. After the results load, select the People tab to view a list of people with that town listed in their profile.

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How can I find someone by his or her home address?

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Most people do not make their address publicly visible on Facebook. You can try searching for an address, but it's unlikely to work.

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How can I contact someone I found on Facebook?

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There will usually be either an Add Friend button or a Message button. Click whichever one is there.

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Wil they know I looked them up?

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No, they will not see if you've searched them up. They will only see if you friend request them or interact with their account in any other way, such as liking one of their photos.

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How can I find someone I sat next to at a concert?

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You can go to the event of the concert on social media and search for the people who 'attended' it, or you could post a 'missed connection' to Craigslist or another local classifieds site.

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