Adding Friends

There are several ways to find and connect with people on SeeUThere. The app makes it easy to discover friends while respecting everyone's privacy.

Search by Username

The most direct way to find someone is by searching for their username:

1

Open the Friends Tab

Navigate to the Friends tab in the bottom navigation bar of the app.

2

Use the Search Bar

Type at least 3 characters of their username in the search bar. The app will automatically search as you type.

🔍 Smart Search

The search automatically excludes people who are already your friends or have pending friend requests, so you'll only see relevant results.

3

Send Friend Request

Tap the "Add Friend" button next to their name to send a friend request.

4

Wait for Response

They'll receive a notification about your request and can accept or decline it. You can withdraw the request anytime before they respond.

⚠️ Privacy Note

Users can only be found if they allow username searches in their privacy settings. Some users may choose to be discoverable only through contact syncing.

Managing Friend Requests

The Friends screen shows both incoming and outgoing friend requests:

  • Incoming Requests: People who want to be your friend appear in the "Pending Requests" section
  • Accept/Decline: Use the green checkmark to accept or red X to decline requests
  • Sent Requests: View requests you've sent and cancel them if needed
  • Notifications: Get notified when someone responds to your requests

Friend Activity Status

Once you have friends, you can see when they were last active. Each friend shows a color-coded status indicator along with their last activity date:

🟢 Green Active today
🟡 Yellow Active this week
🟠 Orange Active this month
🔴 Red Older than a month
📅 Activity Details

In addition to the color-coded status, you can see the exact date when each friend was last active in the app. This helps you know who's currently engaged and who might need a reminder about upcoming events.