Have you ever wondered how to check the friend requests you have sent on Facebook? It’s a common scenario – you may have sent out friend requests to people you know or want to connect with, but lost track of them. Fortunately, Facebook provides a simple way to view and manage your sent friend requests.
Accessing Friend Requests on the Facebook App
If you are using the Facebook mobile app on your iOS or Android device, you can easily check your sent friend requests by following these steps:
- Tap on the Menu icon (three lines) located on the bottom right of the iPhone app or the upper right of the Android app.
- Select “Friends” from the menu options.
- Tap on “See All” to view all your friend requests.
- In the upper-left corner, tap on “More” (three dots).
- Choose “View Sent Requests” to see the list of friend requests you have sent.
- If needed, you can select “Cancel” to retract any pending friend requests.
Using the Facebook Website
If you prefer accessing Facebook on a web browser, you can also check your sent friend requests through the website:
- Log in to your Facebook account on a web browser.
- Click on the Friend Requests icon located at the top of the page.
- From the drop-down menu, select “See All Friend Requests.”
- On the next page, click on “View Sent Requests” to view the friend requests you have sent.
- To cancel any pending friend requests, you can hover over the request and click “Cancel Request.”
Managing Sent Friend Requests
By regularly checking your sent friend requests on Facebook, you can keep track of your social connections and ensure that your friend requests are sent to the right people. If you change your mind about connecting with someone or realize that a request was sent by mistake, you now know how to easily manage and retract those requests.
