Add a Friend
You can connect with other users in Hischool by sending a friend request.
Adding friends allows you to:
- Start direct conversations more easily
- Stay connected across schools
- Build your professional or learning network
How to Add a Friend
Section titled “How to Add a Friend”To send a friend request:
- Go to Friends from the main navigation.
- Use the Search field to find a user by name.
- Select the user from the results.
- Click Add Friend or Send Request.
The user will receive a notification about your request.
Where Can You Find Users?
Section titled “Where Can You Find Users?”You can discover users through:
- The Find section
- Shared school member lists
- Group member lists
- Search within the Friends page
See:
→ Search and Filter Friends
What Happens After Sending a Request?
Section titled “What Happens After Sending a Request?”Once you send a request:
- The request appears in your Outgoing Requests list.
- The recipient sees it in their Pending Requests.
- You must wait for the recipient to accept or decline.
See:
→ Outgoing Requests
→ Pending Requests
Friend Request Restrictions
Section titled “Friend Request Restrictions”You may not be able to send a request if:
- The user has restricted friend requests.
- You have been blocked by the user.
- You have already sent a request.
- You are already connected.
- You do not share any schools (depending on system rules).
Privacy and role settings may affect visibility.
If the User Accepts
Section titled “If the User Accepts”When the user accepts your request:
- They appear in your Friends list.
- You can start direct messaging more easily.
- Profile visibility may expand based on privacy settings.
If the User Declines
Section titled “If the User Declines”If your request is declined:
- The connection is not created.
- You may or may not be able to send another request (depending on system configuration).
Best Practices
Section titled “Best Practices”- Connect with classmates, colleagues, and collaborators.
- Avoid sending unsolicited requests.
- Respect user privacy and boundaries.
- Use clear profile information so others recognize you.
Common Issues
Section titled “Common Issues”I cannot find the user
Section titled “I cannot find the user”- Check the spelling of their name.
- The user may have disabled discoverability.
- You may not share a school.
The Add Friend button is not visible
Section titled “The Add Friend button is not visible”- You may already be connected.
- You may have a pending request.
- The user may restrict requests.
My request is still pending
Section titled “My request is still pending”The recipient must accept or decline the request before the connection is established.