BeReal is a popular social media app that aims to showcase authentic moments in your friends’ lives. The app’s key feature is prompting users to take and share a photo simultaneously once per day.
Making connections is an important part of getting the most out of BeReal. Here is a step-by-step guide to finding and adding friends on the platform.
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Searching Your Contact List
When you first sign up for BeReal, the app will access your phone’s contacts and show you which of your contacts are already using BeReal. This makes it easy to quickly find people you know to follow.
To view your contacts on BeReal and send connection requests:
- Open the BeReal app and tap on the search icon in the top right (it looks like a magnifying glass)
- Select “Contacts” from the top of the screen
- You will see a list of your phone and social media contacts using BeReal
- Tap “Add” next to any contact you want to follow
- They will receive your request and can choose to accept or ignore it
Connecting with your existing contacts is the easiest way to quickly build up your friends list on BeReal.
Searching by Name or Username
You can also search for people by name or by username on BeReal. This is useful for finding friends, family members, co-workers, celebrities and influencers, or anyone else you want to connect with.
To search for someone:
- Tap the search icon from your BeReal feed
- Select “Name” or “Username” from the top of the screen
- Type in the name or username of the person you want to find
- Tap the person you wish to add
You will then have the option to “Add” them as a friend or “Follow” their public account. Adding them allows them to add you back, while following just subscribes you to their public BeReal updates.
Discovering People Through Your Network
BeReal will recommend profiles for you to add based on mutual friends and contacts. This is a great way to expand your social circle on the app.
To browse people BeReal recommends:
- Tap on the search icon
- Select “Suggested” from the top of the screen
- Scroll through and view other users that the app suggests
- Tap “Add” to send a friend request to anyone you wish to connect with
Accepting friend recommendations helps you quickly meet new people through friends of friends.
Interacting With Other Users
Another way to organically connect with people is by interacting with other users you come across directly in the BeReal feed.
You can tap into any user’s profile picture while viewing their BeReal to pull up a menu to add, follow, or report that user. This allows you to send friend requests seamlessly to users you find through hashtag searches, location tags, etc.
Liking and commenting on public BeReals is another way to engage with users. They will receive a notification and can check out your profile and choose to add you back.
Finding Friends Through Third-Party Apps
You can also find BeReal friends through apps like Instagram, Snapchat, and TikTok. Many users link their other social media profiles in their BeReal bios.
Tap into a user’s profile and you may find links to their other social handles. You can then follow or connect with them on apps you already use.
Tips for Managing BeReal Friends
Here are some additional tips for making the most of your friends list on BeReal:
- Customize privacy settings – Control who can see your content vs just public followers. You can limit visibility to just friends for a more private experience.
- Create friend lists – Organize friends into custom lists like “Close Friends,” “Family,” or “Acquaintances” to control visibility.
- Remove friends – If you wish to block a friend, visit their profile and tap the three dots icon in the top right to remove them.
- Turn off notifications – Mute friend updates from some friends if their content ever becomes overwhelming.
Finding and connecting with the right friends makes all the difference on social apps like BeReal. Now that you know how to search contacts, mutual friends, usernames, and more – you’ll be ready to start expanding your social circle.
Focus on finding friends who align with your interests and whose content you genuinely enjoy seeing. Quality over quantity is key when curating your BeReal feed.
Frequently Asked Questions About BeReal Friends
Here are answers to some common questions about managing friends on BeReal:
How many friends can I have on BeReal?
There is no friend limit on BeReal. You can connect with as many people as you want.
Can I get in trouble for spam adding too many friends?
As long as you personally know the people you are adding and are not using bots or automation, you should be fine. But focus on building real connections.
What happens if I remove a friend on BeReal?
Removing a friend deletes the connection. You will no longer see each other’s posts, though past posts where you were tagged will still be visible.
How do I know if someone accepted my friend request?
You will receive a notification when someone accepts or ignores a friend request. Accepted friends will also immediately show up in your main friends feed.
Can I re-add someone I previously removed?
Yes – you can search for their profile again the same way you originally found them and send a new friend request.
How do I turn off BeReal notifications from certain friends?
Tap into their profile, then tap the bell icon at the top. Toggle off “Notifications” to mute notifications just from that friend.
