Our guide will show you how to change who can send you friend requests on Facebook.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Facebook application on iOS.

Step 1: Tap the “Menu” icon in the bottom-right corner of the app.

Step 2: Scroll down and tap “Settings & privacy.”

Step 3: Tap “Privacy shortcuts.”

Step 4: Under the “Privacy” section, tap “See more privacy settings.”

Step 5: Under the “How people find and contact you” section, tap “Who can send you friend requests?”

Step 6: Tap: “Friends of friends” to change this setting.

This guide was first published in May 2017 and was updated in December 2022.