Where are add requests on Snapchat?

Snapchat is a popular social media app that allows users to send photo and video messages that disappear after being viewed. One of Snapchat’s key features is the ability to add friends by username or phone number so you can connect with other users and share snaps.

What are add requests?

Add requests on Snapchat allow you to request to add another user as a friend. When you send an add request, the other user will receive a notification that you want to add them. They can then choose to accept or ignore the request.

Add requests need to be accepted by the other user before you are added as friends on Snapchat. This gives users control over who can view and interact with their account.

Where can you find incoming add requests?

When someone sends you a friend request on Snapchat, you’ll see a notification dot appear next to the Add Friends ghost icon on the profile screen. Here are the steps to view and manage add requests on Snapchat:

1. Open the Snapchat app and tap on your profile icon in the top left corner
2. Look for the Add Friends ghost icon on the profile screen
3. If you have any pending requests, you’ll see a notification dot next to the icon
4. Tap on the Add Friends icon to open your add requests

This will take you to the Received Requests screen where you can see a list of all pending add requests you’ve received from other Snapchatters. It will show their username and display name.

How to accept add requests

To accept a friend request on Snapchat:

1. Go to the Received Requests screen as explained above
2. Tap on the name of the user whose request you want to accept
3. This will open their profile – tap “Add Friend” to confirm adding them

Once you accept the request, that user will be added to your friends list and you’ll both be able to view each other’s stories and send chat messages.

How to ignore or delete add requests

If you don’t want to accept a friend request, you have two options:

• Ignore – This keeps the request pending in your received requests list
• Delete – This gets rid of the request completely

Here’s how to ignore or delete a pending add request:

1. Go to Received Requests and tap on the user’s name
2. Tap the 3 dots icon in the top right corner
3. Select either Ignore or Delete from the menu

Ignoring keeps the request in your list but stops notifications about it. Deleting removes the request entirely. The user won’t be notified if you ignore or delete their request.

Where can you see sent add requests?

In addition to incoming friend requests, you can also view requests that you’ve sent out to other Snapchat users that are still pending.

Here’s how to view sent requests:

1. Go to your profile and tap the Add Friends ghost icon
2. Tap “Sent Requests” at the top of the screen

This will show a list of all the requests you’ve sent that the recipient hasn’t accepted yet. It displays the username and date you sent the request.

How to cancel a sent add request

If you change your mind about connecting with someone on Snapchat, you can rescind a friend request you’ve sent:

1. Go to Sent Requests and tap on the user’s name
2. Tap the 3 dots icon in the top right corner
3. Select Cancel Request to withdraw the friend request

This can be useful if you misspelled their username or no longer want to add them. The other user will not receive any notification if you cancel a pending request.

Adding friends through Snapcodes

In addition to username and phone number search, you can also add friends on Snapchat by scanning their Snapcode or sharing your own.

A Snapcode is a unique QR code-style graphic that represents a user’s account. Here’s how Snapcodes can be used to add friends:

• A user can share their Snapcode publicly for anyone to scan and add them
• You can scan someone else’s Snapcode using your Snapchat camera to add them
• You can find your own Snapcode in your profile and share it out for others to scan

Snapcodes provide an easy, visual way to connect with other Snapchatters. A Snapcode scan serves as an add request, so the user still has to accept it before you are added as friends.

Adding from Quick Add

Snapchat also has a Quick Add feature that suggests friends you may know and makes it easy to add them. Here’s how it works:

1. Open your profile and tap the Add Friends ghost icon
2. Tap the smiley face icon next to “Quick Add” at the top
3. This will open a list friends who are already connected to your phone’s contacts or Facebook friends who also use Snapchat
4. Tap the “+” icon next to their name to send an add request

Quick Add streamlines the process of connecting with friends, classmates, family members, and other acquaintances that are already in your social circles off of Snapchat.

How to view your friends list

Once you’ve added friends on Snapchat, you can view your full friends list by:

1. Going to your profile
2. Tapping the smiley face icon underneath your name and score

This will open your friends list showing all your connected Snapchat friends. You can tap any friend to view their profile and stories.

Maximum number of friends

Snapchat allows you to connect with unlimited friends. However, you can only have up to 8000 friends that you view stories from in your feed. If you go over that limit, Snapchat will automatically prioritize the friends you interact with most to show their stories.

Creating friend groups

For convenience, you can organize friends into different groups:

1. Go to your friends list and tap “Create Group”
2. Give the group a name, like “Best Friends”
3. Tap the empty circle next to each friend you want to add
4. Tap “Create” to make the group

Creating groups makes it easy to filter which friends you want to send snaps and stories to or view certain friends’ stories if you follow a lot of people.

Conclusion

Adding friends is easy on Snapchat once you find people to connect with. Navigating to incoming and outgoing friend requests, accepting requests, and creating friend groups gives you control over who you interact with.

Some key things to remember include:

• Add requests need to be accepted before someone becomes your friend
• You can ignore or delete incoming requests
• Sent requests can be viewed and cancelled if needed
• Snapcodes and Quick Add provide convenient ways to find friends
• Custom friend groups help organize your network

With all these options for managing friends, Snapchat makes it simple to connect with the people you want to snap, chat, and share stories with!

Friend Request Action	How to Do It
View incoming requests	Tap Add Friends icon > Received Requests
Accept request	Tap user’s name > Add Friend
Ignore request	Tap user’s name > 3 dots > Ignore
Delete request	Tap user’s name > 3 dots > Delete
View sent requests	Tap Add Friends > Sent Requests
Cancel sent request	Tap user’s name > 3 dots > Cancel Request
Scan Snapcode	Snapcode camera scan
Quick Add friends	Tap Add Friends > Quick Add
View friends list	Tap smiley face icon on profile
Create friend group	Tap “Create Group” in friends list

Managing friend requests on Snapchat

Here are some tips for managing Snapchat friend requests:

Be selective when sending requests

Only send a request if you know the person or have interacted before. Don’t spam strangers with requests.

Keep your friends list tidy

Decline or delete requests from people you don’t know. Remove friends you no longer talk to.

Use friend groups

Organize friends into Groups so you can easily manage your network.

Limit notifications

In Settings, turn off notifications from receiving friend requests if they get annoying.

Report suspicious activity

Report any requests from accounts engaging in suspicious behavior.

Be aware of privacy

Remember new friends can see your location, stories, etc. so only add those you trust.

Following these tips will lead to positive experiences using Snapchat to connect with your real-life friends!

FAQs about Snapchat Add Requests

How do I find people to add on Snapchat?

The easiest ways to find people on Snapchat are:

• Adding friends from your phone/Facebook contacts using Quick Add
• Getting Snapcodes from people you know and scanning them
• Searching for public usernames of friends and celebrities
• Using the “Add Nearby” feature to find other Snapchatters close to your location
• Joining Snapchat community groups and forums to find like-minded friends

Why aren’t my sent friend requests being accepted?

There are a few possible reasons your sent requests are being ignored or declined:

• The user doesn’t recognize or know you
• They have privacy concerns about strangers adding them
• Their friends list is full
• They aren’t active on Snapchat very often
• Your request was accidental or came across as spam

Make sure you only request people you know and have a connection with outside the app to increase your chance of acceptance.

What happens when I reach the max friends limit?

If you reach the limit of 8000 friend stories, Snapchat will begin prioritizing which friends’ stories appear in your feed. Friends you interact with most via chatting, viewing stories, etc. will be shown.

You can still add more friends beyond the limit – their stories just may not always appear in your feed.

Can someone see if I ignore their friend request?

No, if you ignore a request sent to you, the other user will not get notified. Only if you delete the request will the sender be notified it was removed.

Should I accept requests from people I don’t know?

It’s generally not recommended to accept requests from strangers, as it can be unsafe and lead to spam. Politely decline or ignore unfamiliar requests. However, if the person explains how they know you or have a shared connection, you can reconsider.

How do I remove friends on Snapchat?

To remove a friend:

1. Open your friends list
2. Tap and hold the name of the friend you want to remove
3. Select “More” then tap “Remove Friend”

This will delete them from your friends list. However, you can still search and add them again in the future.

Conclusion

Making friends and connecting with other Snapchat users is easy and fun. Add requests give you full control over curating your friends list and who you interact with.

Remember to be selective when sending and accepting requests, utilize friend groups to stay organized, and leverage features like Quick Add and Snapcodes to quickly find friends. Always prioritize your privacy and safety when connecting on social platforms like Snapchat.

With a robust network of friends, you can enjoy all the entertaining, creative ways to snap, chat, and share on Snapchat. So start sending those requests and growing your friend community!