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# Friends

Play with friends! Add them to your list and find them quickly.

## How to Add a Friend

**Method 1: By ID**

1. Go to the **Friends** section in the game
2. Enter the player's [ID](/hide/h.i.d.e./whatisid.md)
3. Press **"+"** or **"Add Friend"**
4. Send a friend request

**Method 2: Directly from the Player List**

* During a match or in a tournament, press the **"i"** button next to a player's nickname
* A context menu will open with the player's profile and statistics
* Press **"Add Friend"**

![Player context menu](https://700183030-files.gitbook.io/~/files/v0/b/gitbook-x-prod.appspot.com/o/spaces%2F-M5yp6hXCSRjK47aXQ5G%2Fuploads%2Fgit-blob-501b855f0716ca85c5b011692a801fd31059eaf6%2Fcontextmenu.jpg?alt=media)

## Finding Friends in Game

* Check the friend list on the main screen
* See who's online
* Join their room quickly

## Playing with Friends

**Option 1: Join a Friend**

* Open your friends list
* Tap on a friend who's online
* Select **"Join Room"**

**Option 2: Create Your Own Room**

* Create your room (see [Create Room](/hide/h.i.d.e./createroom.md))
* Tell friends the room name and password (if any)
* They can find you by room name in the room list

## Tips

* Follow our social networks to learn about new players and tournaments
* Add friends you enjoyed playing with
* This way you'll always find company for a game