How to add friends on WeChat computer
As one of the most popular social software in China, WeChat’s computer version has become more and more complete. Many users may encounter problems on how to add friends when using the PC version of WeChat. This article will introduce in detail several methods of adding friends on the WeChat PC version, and provide you with practical operation guides based on the hot topics on the Internet in the past 10 days.
1. Several methods to add friends in WeChat PC version

1.Search and add via WeChat ID or mobile phone number
In the PC version of WeChat, you can directly search and add friends through WeChat ID or mobile phone number. The specific steps are as follows:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the PC version of WeChat and click the "Contact Book" icon in the lower left corner. |
| 2 | At the top of the Contacts page, click New Friends. |
| 3 | Enter the other party's WeChat ID or mobile phone number in the search box and click Search. |
| 4 | After finding the other party, click "Add to Address Book" and wait for the other party to pass verification. |
2.Add by scanning QR code
The PC version of WeChat also supports adding friends by scanning the QR code. The specific operations are as follows:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open the PC version of WeChat and click the "Contact Book" icon in the lower left corner. |
| 2 | At the top of the Contacts page, click Add Friend. |
| 3 | Select "Scan" and use your computer camera to scan the other party's QR code. |
| 4 | After the scan is successful, click "Add to Address Book" and wait for the other party to pass verification. |
3.Add friends via group chat
If you and the other party are in the same WeChat group, you can also add the other party as a friend through the group chat:
| steps | Operating Instructions |
|---|---|
| 1 | Open a WeChat group chat and find the other person’s avatar. |
| 2 | Click on the other person's avatar to enter the profile page. |
| 3 | Click "Add to Address Book" to send a friend request. |
2. Hot topics and content on the entire network in the past 10 days
Combined with the hot topics in the past 10 days, the following are the hot topics related to WeChat that users are most concerned about:
| hot topics | heat index | Related instructions |
|---|---|---|
| WeChat PC version update | ★★★★★ | The PC version of WeChat has recently been updated with a number of features, including a smoother video calling experience. |
| WeChat privacy protection | ★★★★☆ | Users’ attention to WeChat privacy protection continues to rise, especially the setting of permissions for adding friends. |
| WeChat multi-device login | ★★★☆☆ | After WeChat supports multi-device login, users have become more dependent on the functions of the computer version. |
3. Frequently Asked Questions
1.Why can’t I add friends in the PC version of WeChat?
It may be caused by network problems or an outdated WeChat version. It is recommended to check the network connection and update WeChat to the latest version.
2.When adding a friend, it prompts "The other party has set privacy permissions." What should I do?
This shows that the other party has set up a ban on adding via WeChat ID or mobile phone number search. You can try adding via group chat or QR code scanning.
3.What is the difference between adding friends in the computer version of WeChat and the mobile version?
The functions are basically the same, but the operation interface of the computer version is slightly different, and some users may need to adapt.
4. Summary
Although the operation of adding friends on the WeChat PC version is simple, many users still encounter problems. Through the detailed steps and popular topic analysis in this article, I believe you can complete adding friends more easily. If you have any other questions, please leave a message in the comment area for discussion.
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