How do I send a friend request on Facebook if there is no option?

Navigate to the menu > settings & privacy > settings > privacy settings > who can send you friend requests > everyone/friends of friends. Hence, if someone changed their privacy setting to “friends of friends”, the “Add Friend” button will not show unless you’re friends with one of the person’s friends on Facebook.

How do I send a Facebook friend request?

To send someone a friend request on Facebook, open Facebook → sign in to your account → open the profile of the person you want to add → click “Add Friend.”

What is the easiest way to add a friend on Facebook?

Where is the Add Friend button on Facebook?

If your search returns the person you’re looking for, click the “Add as Friend” button you see to the right of the person’s profile picture. Alternatively, click the person’s name or picture to read a bit more about her and then, at the top of the potential friend’s profile page, click the “Add as Friend” button.

Why can’t I add a friend on Facebook?

You may not be able to add someone as a friend if: They haven’t accepted your friend request yet. You may have already sent them a friend request. Check if the friend requests you’ve sent are still pending.