Pending Friend Requests

The Pending Requests section shows friend requests sent to you by other users.

From here, you can:

Review incoming requests
Accept a request
Decline a request
Block a user (if necessary)

Managing pending requests helps you control who can connect with you.

Viewing Pending Requests

To view incoming requests:

Go to Friends.
Open the Pending Requests tab.
Review the list of users who have requested to connect.

Each request may display:

User name
Profile photo
Shared schools (if applicable)

Accepting a Request

To accept a request:

Click Accept next to the user’s name.

After accepting:

The user is added to your Friends list.
You can message each other directly.
Profile visibility may expand depending on privacy settings.

Declining a Request

To decline a request:

Click Decline.

After declining:

The connection is not created.
The user may be able to send another request later (depending on system rules).

Blocking a User

If you do not want further contact:

Open the request options.
Select Block.

When you block a user:

They cannot send you friend requests.
They cannot message you.
They will not appear in your Friends list.
Visibility in search may be restricted depending on system rules.

See:
→ Block or Unblock a User

Safety Considerations

Before accepting a request:

Verify the user’s identity.
Check shared schools.
Be cautious with unknown accounts.

If a request appears suspicious, you may report the user.

See:
→ Report a User

Common Issues

I accidentally declined a request

The user may need to send a new request.

I cannot accept a request

The user may have withdrawn it.
The request may no longer be valid.
Privacy restrictions may apply.

The request disappeared

Requests may be removed if:

The sender cancels it.
You decline it.
The account is deleted or suspended.

Best Practices

Review requests regularly.
Accept requests only from trusted users.
Use blocking tools when necessary.
Keep your connections professional and relevant.