Responding to Requests
When someone is interested in connecting with you, they'll send a chat request. Here's how to review and respond to incoming requests.
Finding Your Requests
All incoming chat requests appear in your Messages inbox under the "Requests" tab. You'll see the sender's profile info, their message, and which of your posts they're responding to.
- Click "Messages" in the navigation menu
- Select the "Requests" tab
- Click on any request to view full details
Reviewing a Request
Before deciding, you can review:
- •Their profile: View their photos, bio, and physical characteristics
- •Their message: Read what they wrote about why they're reaching out
- •Related post: See which of your posts they're responding to
Your Response Options
Accept
Accepting opens a conversation with this person. You can both send unlimited messages and view each other's full profiles.
Decline
Declining removes the request without notifying the sender. They can send a new request in the future.
Block
Blocking prevents this user from ever contacting you again or seeing your posts.
Take Your Time
There's no deadline to respond to requests. Take your time to review profiles and make sure you're comfortable before accepting.