How to Add Friends and Contacts in Facebook Messenger

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By default, your Facebook friends will automatically reflect in the Messenger app. However, if you don't have the Facebook app on your mobile device, you can search for friends to add using the Meta Accounts Center in Messenger. You'll just need to be logged into your Facebook account. This wikiHow will show you how to add friends and contacts in Facebook Messenger using your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Things You Should Know

  • Open the Messenger app. Tap "☰" and tap the cog icon. "Tap "See more in Accounts Center" at the very bottom.
  • Tap "Your information and permissions" → "Upload contacts" → tap your Facebook account → toggle on "Upload Contacts".
  • Tap "Continue" to view friend suggestions. Tap "Add friend" to send a friend request.

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    This looks like a lightning bolt in a purple-blue speech bubble. If you aren't already logged in , enter your email address and password to do so now.
    • By default, your Messenger contact list is the same as your Facebook friends. You can add friends on Facebook to add those people to your Messenger list automatically, or you can do so from the Messenger app. [1]
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    This will be to the right of your name.
    • A new page will open.
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    You can find this at the very bottom of the page, underneath Meta Accounts Center .
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    A new page will open with a list of your connected Meta accounts. This can be your Facebook , Messenger , Instagram , or another connected account.
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    The switch will turn green, and a new page will open. You'll be able to find Facebook friends, which will be transferred to Messenger.
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    This is the blue button in the center of the page. Facebook will begin searching for friends to add using your email and phone number.
    • If you don't have a phone number linked to your Facebook account, you can add it .
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    This is the blue button to the right of the person's name.
    • You'll need to wait until the person approves the request. When they do, the person will appear in your friends list on Messenger.
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