How to Search for People on Facebook by Location
Go to Facebook., Log in., View your Friends list., Go to the friends finder page., Search for friends by location., View results., Add as friend.
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Go to Facebook.
Visit the Facebook web page using any web browser on your computer. -
Step 2: Log in.
Use your Facebook account and password to log in.
The login fields are found on the upper right corner of the page.
Click the “Log in” button to proceed. , Click your name on the header toolbar, and you will be brought to your Timeline or wall.
Click the Friends tab, right below your cover photo, and you will be brought to your Friends page, which lists all your friends on Facebook. , On the Friends page header, click the “Find Friends” button.
You will be brought to the “friends finder” page of Facebook. , Use the “Search for Friends” filters on the right panel to search for people by location.
Enter the name, or part of the name, of the friend you’re looking for in the Name field.
Enter the city or cities for either Hometown or Current location of the friend you’re looking for in the Hometown or Current location fields, respectively. , The list of people matching the name and the location you’ve entered will be displayed on the left panel.
Scroll through the list to see if the friend you’re looking for is there. , If you find the person you’re looking for, click the “Add Friend” button beside his/her name.
Your friend will be notified, and he/she has to accept your request before you two become official Facebook friends. -
Step 3: View your Friends list.
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Step 4: Go to the friends finder page.
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Step 5: Search for friends by location.
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Step 6: View results.
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Step 7: Add as friend.
Detailed Guide
Visit the Facebook web page using any web browser on your computer.
Use your Facebook account and password to log in.
The login fields are found on the upper right corner of the page.
Click the “Log in” button to proceed. , Click your name on the header toolbar, and you will be brought to your Timeline or wall.
Click the Friends tab, right below your cover photo, and you will be brought to your Friends page, which lists all your friends on Facebook. , On the Friends page header, click the “Find Friends” button.
You will be brought to the “friends finder” page of Facebook. , Use the “Search for Friends” filters on the right panel to search for people by location.
Enter the name, or part of the name, of the friend you’re looking for in the Name field.
Enter the city or cities for either Hometown or Current location of the friend you’re looking for in the Hometown or Current location fields, respectively. , The list of people matching the name and the location you’ve entered will be displayed on the left panel.
Scroll through the list to see if the friend you’re looking for is there. , If you find the person you’re looking for, click the “Add Friend” button beside his/her name.
Your friend will be notified, and he/she has to accept your request before you two become official Facebook friends.
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