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Facebook Add Friend Button Missing - How To Restore It
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Published onSeptember 20, 2024
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Is the Facebook Add Friend button missing when you want to connect with someone? This happens due to privacy settings or the lack of a mutual friend. You can send a friend request to a mutual friend to unlock the Add Friend button or you ask them to send you a friend request.
However, if you’re the account owner and wondering why other people can’t send you a friend request, there’s a way to fix it. I’ll show you how!
How To Fix Facebook Add Friend Button Missing
You can perform the procedure on the desktop or mobile app version.
On Desktop
Follow the below steps:
The Add Friend button will now be visible to anyone on Facebook.
On Mobile
Here are the steps to follow:
Everyone on Facebook will now be able to add you as a friend.
If you notice the Facebook Add Friend button is missing, it’s usually due to privacy settings or the absence of mutual friends. By adjusting your settings to allow “Everyone” to send you friend requests, you can quickly resolve this issue and make the button visible again.
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Vlad Turiceanu
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Passionate about technology,Windows, and everything that has a power button, he spent most of his time developing new skills and learning more about the tech world.
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, with a complete expertise in touch-based devices, he is constantly keeping an eye out for the latest and greatest!
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Vlad Turiceanu
Windows Editor
Coming from a solid background in PC building and software development, he’s a Windows 11 Privacy & Security expert.
