How do you add multiple people on Facebook?

Adding multiple friends on Facebook can seem daunting, but it’s actually quite simple if you follow a few steps. In the opening paragraphs, I’ll provide a quick overview of the methods for adding multiple friends, then explain the steps in more detail throughout the article.

Overview

There are a couple main ways to add multiple friends on Facebook:

• Send friend requests to each person individually
• Import contacts from your email account or phone
• Send invites to people who are not on Facebook yet
• Add friends through Facebook groups or events you’re both members of

The easiest options are importing contacts and inviting non-users by email. I’ll explain how to do both below. Sending individual requests works but can be time consuming. Adding through groups requires you to already be connected to the person somewhere else on Facebook.

Import Contacts

Importing contacts from your email provider or phone is the fastest way to add multiple friends. Here’s how:

1. Go to your Facebook profile and click on the “Friends” tab
2. In the left sidebar, click “Find Friends”
3. You will see options to import contacts from various services. Common options include:
   • Gmail
   • Yahoo
   • Hotmail/Outlook
   • Phone contacts
4. Click on the service you want to import contacts from. You may need to enter your login information.
5. Select which contacts you want to send friend requests to. You can search for specific people.
6. Click “Send Requests.” This will send a friend request to all selected contacts who have Facebook accounts.

It’s that easy! The main limitations are that you can only import contacts who use the same service as you, and it will only send requests to those who already have Facebook accounts. But it’s a fast way to expand your friends list if many of your contacts are already on Facebook.

Invite Non-Users

If you have a list of people you want to friend who aren’t on Facebook yet, you can invite them to join by email:

1. Go to your profile and click “Find Friends”
2. Click on “Invite your friends”
3. Enter the email addresses you want to send invitations to. You can paste a list or enter them individually.
4. Customize the message if you want, then click “Send.”

This will send an email to each address inviting them to join Facebook. Once they join, they will automatically be added to your friends list without having to accept a request.

Send Individual Requests

You can also send friend requests to people individually. Just search for their name or profile on Facebook and click the “Add Friend” button. This can be time consuming if you have a long list of people to add.

One shortcut is adding friends through your Timeline or News Feed. If you see posts by people you want to connect with:

1. Hover over their name
2. Click on the “Add Friend” button that pops up

This is useful for acquaintances whose posts you see often but aren’t friends with yet on Facebook.

Add Through Groups

If you’re both members of the same Facebook group, you can easily add each other as friends:

1. Go to the group and find the person’s profile
2. Hover over their name and click “Add Friend”

This also works for events you’re both attending. However, this method requires you to already be connected in that group – you need another way to find their profile.

Friend Request Limits

There are some limits on how many friend requests you can send:

• You can send a maximum of 5000 requests per day
• You can have a maximum of 5000 pending requests sent and received
• If too many requests are rejected, you may be temporarily blocked from sending more

As long as you stay below the daily and pending limits, you should be fine. Try not to spam too many people in a short period, as that may trigger the rejection block.

Manage Requests

Once you’ve sent your friend requests, here are some tips for managing the process:

• Check back periodically to see who accepted requests
• For pending requests, gently remind friends to check their incoming requests
• Cancel requests that have been pending too long to declutter your list
• Take note if certain people regularly ignore your requests and avoid badgering them

With a bit of patience and persistence, you can connect with all the people you want to friend on Facebook.

Adding Friends You Removed

If you previously removed someone as a friend but now want to add them again, here are a couple options:

1. Search for their profile and send a new friend request
2. If they removed you too, you can’t re-add them – you’ll need to send a friend request from a mutual friend to reconnect

When you remove a friend, you also have the option to block them. If you blocked someone, you won’t be able to find or contact them again until you unblock them.

Troubleshooting Issues

Here are some common issues and fixes for adding friends on Facebook:

Can’t find the person’s profile

• Make sure you have the exact spelling of their name
• Try searching their name and location or other keywords
• They may have privacy settings enabled that limit who can search for them

Friend request won’t send

• You may have reached the daily sending limit – wait and try again tomorrow
• The person may have adjusted their privacy settings to not allow requests
• If you previously blocked each other, you won’t be able to send a new request

Request is stuck pending

• Gently ask them to check their incoming requests
• Make sure they didn’t accidentally delete your request
• If it’s been too long, go ahead and cancel the request

Person disappears from your friends list

• They may have removed you as a friend
• Check if they blocked you, in which case you won’t be connected
• It could be a glitch – try restarting the app or logging out and back in

Conclusion

Adding lots of friends on Facebook takes a bit of work, but using tools like contact import and email invitations can speed up the process. Be patient sending a high volume of requests, and be strategic in managing your pending requests. With some diligence, you’ll be able to connect with all your contacts.