How to manage friend requests

Review incoming requests in your Nearby inbox and choose whether to accept, decline, or block the sender.

Quick answer

Open the inbox from the bell icon. Accept with the check mark, decline with the X, or use the menu when you need to block someone.

Nearby inbox listing friend requests with accept and decline controls
Nearby 1.1.0 on Android, captured on 22 September 2026. Controls may move slightly as the app improves.
Walkthrough

Follow these steps

  1. 01

    Open the inbox

    Tap the bell on the map when it shows a badge.

  2. 02

    Review the sender

    Check the person’s display name and avatar before responding.

  3. 03

    Accept or decline

    Tap the check mark to become friends or the X to dismiss the request.

  4. 04

    Block when necessary

    Use the three-dot menu if you do not want that person to contact you again.

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Nearby inbox listing friend requests with accept and decline controls

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