How to Use an Email Address to Find Someone on Facebook
Open Facebook., Tap Search., Type the email address., Tap See results for .
Step-by-Step Guide
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Step 1: Open Facebook.
It’s the blue icon with a white “F” on your home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
If you don’t have Facebook installed on your device, you can download it for free from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android). -
Step 2: Tap Search.
It’s at the top of the screen. , You’ll have to type it completely, as Facebook cannot search for a partial email address. , If the email address belongs to someone on Facebook, their profile will appear in the search results.
You can tap their profile to view it, or tap the Add Friend (+) icon to send a friend request.
If the search returns no results, the person may use another email address for Facebook, or may have changed their privacy settings in such a way that their email address is not searchable. -
Step 3: Type the email address.
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Step 4: Tap See results for <email address>.
Detailed Guide
It’s the blue icon with a white “F” on your home screen (iPhone/iPad) or in the app drawer (Android).
If you don’t have Facebook installed on your device, you can download it for free from the App Store (iPhone/iPad) or Play Store (Android).
It’s at the top of the screen. , You’ll have to type it completely, as Facebook cannot search for a partial email address. , If the email address belongs to someone on Facebook, their profile will appear in the search results.
You can tap their profile to view it, or tap the Add Friend (+) icon to send a friend request.
If the search returns no results, the person may use another email address for Facebook, or may have changed their privacy settings in such a way that their email address is not searchable.
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