How to Add Friends on Bondee - A Comprehensive 2800+ Word Guide

Have you heard about the hot new social app called Bondee? As a self-proclaimed tech geek and streaming enthusiast, I‘ve been lucky enough to get early access. And let me tell you – Bondee is shaping up to be the next big thing in social networking!

In this epic 2800+ word guide, I‘ll walk you step-by-step through how to add friends on Bondee. Whether you‘re a total newbie or experienced social butterfly, I‘ve got you covered.

Let‘s dive in and I‘ll show you exactly how to send those friend requests, get them accepted, and start connecting on Bondee!

An Introduction to the Bondee App

Before we get into the friending functionality, let me give you a quick overview of what Bondee even is!

Bondee is a social networking app that lets you create a virtual plaza and hang out with up to 50 of your best friends at once. It‘s kind of like a mix between VRChat and Clubhouse but with customizable anime-style avatars.

When you open Bondee, you enter your own private plaza where you can see your friends‘ avatars chatting, playing games, and interacting. You have full control over designing your avatar, home space, and more.

There‘s also fun stuff like mini-games you can play together, video calls, private chats, stickers, statuses – basically everything you‘d expect from a top social app.

But what really sets Bondee apart is the awesome anime-inspired art style. All the characters and environments have this really cool, futuristic vibe perfect for the next generation of virtual hangouts.

As soon as I first loaded up Bondee, I knew this was the future of social media. It captures that sense of a lively, always-on virtual world where you can hang out with friends whenever you want.

Which brings us to the topic of this guide – adding friends! Let‘s dive into the details…

Step 1: Get Your Friend‘s Bondee QR Code

Alright, first things first – you need to get your friend‘s unique Bondee QR code in order to send them a friend request.

Each person on Bondee has their own special QR code that acts kind of like a one-of-a-kind social security number. Scanning someone‘s code is the only way to add them as a friend.

So how do you get your hands on a friend‘s Bondee QR code? There are two main ways:

The easiest way is to simply ask your friend to share their QR code through Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, or any other social platform.

All they need to do is open up Bondee, tap their profile picture, and then tap "Share QR Code". This will save an image of their code which they can easily upload to Instagram Stories, Twitter feed, etc.

When you see them post it, just take a screenshot on your phone so you have the code saved and ready!

Method 2: Scan In-Person via Direct Phone Screen

If your friend is standing right next to you IRL, you can add them instantly with an in-person scan.

Simply have them open their Bondee app and navigate to their personal QR code on their profile. Then you open your Bondee, tap "Scan QR Code", and hover your camera over their phone to scan it directly.

It will add them right away without needing any screenshots. Super quick and easy!

Once you‘ve got their code via social media share or in-person scan, you‘re ready to move on to step 2…

Step 2: Open Bondee and Tap "Add Friends"

Now that you have your friend‘s Bondee QR code saved as an image on your phone, it‘s time to actually add them.

First, make sure you‘ve downloaded the latest version of Bondee if you haven‘t already. It‘s available for both iOS and Android devices.

With Bondee installed, open up the app. You‘ll see your plaza and avatar. To get to the friends section, tap the profile icon in the bottom right corner.

This will bring up your public profile page. From here, tap the blue "Add Friends" button at the top of the screen.

Tapping this button will open up the add friends page where you can scan your friend‘s QR code. Let‘s move onto step 3…

Step 3: Scan Your Friend‘s QR Code

Here comes the fun part – actually scanning your friend‘s code to send the request!

On the add friends screen, click the "Scan" button near the bottom. This will open up a QR code scanning interface.

Once scanning is open, you‘ll be faced with a few options:

Scan Frame – This scans codes directly through your camera.
Albums – This lets you scan a screenshotted code from your photo gallery.

Since you already have your friend‘s QR code saved as a screenshot, choose "Albums". Allow Bondee to access your media if it asks.

You‘ll now see your camera roll inside Bondee. Browse and select the screenshot you took of your friend‘s unique QR code earlier.

Scanning QR screenshot

After picking the image, tap "Done". Bondee will automatically scan and process the QR code in the screenshot. Pretty cool!

Once it identifies the code, you may need to enter the associated Bondee username for verification. Type in your friend‘s Bondee handle and tap "OK".

And that‘s it – your friend request will now instantly be sent directly to their account!

Step 4: Your Friend Accepts the Request

After scanning your friend‘s QR code, the request will immediately appear in their Bondee app notification feed.

But for them to actually get added as your friend, they need to manually open the request and tap "Accept".

So once you‘ve sent the request from your end, let your friend know to check Bondee for a new notification and accept it ASAP.

Here‘s a quick overview of what the accept process looks like from their perspective:

Get alert that new friend request received
Tap profile -> Friend requests tab
See your request -> Tap green Accept button
Instantly added as friends in each other‘s plazas

And that‘s all there is to it! Once they accept on their end, you‘ll immediately see your new friend pop up in your Bondee plaza. Time to start chatting and customizing your avatars!

Tips for Smoothly Adding Bondee Friends

After helping dozens of early users add friends during the Bondee beta, I‘ve picked up some handy tips for making the process go smoothly every time.

Follow this pro advice to become a Bondee friending master:

Double check the QR code – Before scanning, verify the code belongs to the right friend.
Remind them to accept – Let your friend know to check for the request and accept it ASAP. Even send them a text reminder.
Resend expired requests – If your request expires, just screenshot their code again and send a new one.
Politely follow-up – If your request has been pending for a while, it doesn‘t hurt to follow-up politely.
Keep your list tidy – Remove inactive friends over time so you can add new, engaged ones.
Share your code – Post your QR on social media so more friends can add you easily.

Managing Your Bondee Friends List

Now you know how to add friends, but you may be wondering – how many friends can you have at once on Bondee?

The limit is 50 friends per plaza. Once you hit 50, you won‘t be able to add any more until you remove existing friends.

To see your current friend list and remove contacts:

Tap profile picture -> Friends tab
View list of current Bondee friends
Tap the three dots next to any friend
Select "Unfriend" to remove them

Pruning inactive friends ensures your plaza stays filled with people you actually talk to.

I like to do a friend list audit every month or so. Going through and removing stale contacts makes room for new, active friends!

Adding Nearby Friends via In-Person QR Scans

Up until now, we‘ve focused on adding Bondee friends using a screenshot of their QR code. But what if you meet someone in real life who uses Bondee?

The cool thing is you can add nearby friends on the spot with easy in-person QR scans. Let me show you how it works…

When you meet someone who uses Bondee, have them open the app and go to their profile to pull up their personal QR code.

With their code visible on their phone screen, open your Bondee app and tap "Scan QR Code" under the add friends section.

Point your camera directly at their code and Bondee will automatically scan it instantly. The friend request will be sent immediately over the air via direct phone-to-phone scan.

This makes it super fast and seamless to add Bondee friends in real life. One tap and you can go from strangers to friends!

So next time you meet someone cool, ask if they use Bondee. If they do, whip out your phones and scan to instantly add each other right then and there.

Advanced Friend Finder Tools in Bondee

The Bondee team is constantly innovating and adding new ways to connect with friends on the platform.

One awesome feature in development lets you find friends in Bondee even if you don‘t have their QR code. Think of it like a social search engine.

Here are some of the friend finding capabilities coming soon to Bondee:

Linked Social Accounts – You‘ll be able to link your Instagram, Twitter, etc. Then search for Bondee friends based on their linked accounts. Super handy for finding existing connections.

Nearby Users – Bondee will let you browse profiles of other users who have recently opened the app near your current location. Great for making local friends.

Verified Profiles – Famous users can get "Verified" checkmarks. You‘ll be able to search verified profiles to find your favorite creators and influencers.

Shared Interests – Browse and add friends who share your same hobbies, favorite anime titles, top games, and more. Surface friends with mutual interests.

Suggested Friends – Bondee will recommend potential friend connections based on your existing network. Helps expand your social circle.

The ability to search profiles and find friends – without needing QR codes – will make the Bondee network more connected and engaging.

I‘m excited to test out these upcoming social search features once they launch in the app!

Next Steps After Adding Friends

Alright, now you know how to expertly add friends on Bondee. But what should you actually do together once you‘ve assembled your crew?

Here are some of my favorite activities to try out with Bondee friends:

Chat and video call – Have live voice and video chats right in your 3D plaza using Bondee‘s messenger system. It‘s like Discord meets VRChat!
Customize avatars – Design your dream avatar outfit. Endless style possibilities mixing anime, streetwear, techwear, and other aesthetics.
Explore the map – Travel to exotic 3D locations like Tokyo city or Maui beaches. Hidden mini-games and secrets await.
Send stickers – Spam your friends with hilarious anime stickers during conversations for maximum laughs.
Set statuses – Share songs, moods, and more via your custom status displayed in the plaza.
Play games – Challenge your squad to competitive plaza games like laser tag, mini golf, tower defense, and more.
Design your home – Decorate and expand your own home space to hang out in with friends. Think Sims meets Animal Crossing.

The possibilities are endless once you‘ve built your Bondee crew! Add friends now to dive into the future of social interaction.

FAQs – Your Top Bondee Friending Questions Answered

Throughout this guide, I‘ve tried to answer every question you may have about adding friends on Bondee. But here are some final commonly asked questions just in case:

How many friends can you have at once on Bondee?

The maximum friend limit is 50 per plaza. Once you reach 50, you have to remove existing friends before adding new ones.

What happens if someone isn‘t getting my friend request?

First make sure you scanned the correct QR code. Also check they don‘t already have a full friends list. Politely follow up with them to ask if they received it.

Can I resend a friend request that expired or was ignored?

Definitely! Just screenshot their QR code again and resubmit the request. No limit on how many times you can retry sending requests.

How do I delete a friend on Bondee when I‘m at capacity?

Tap your profile -> Friends -> Three dots next to a friend -> Select "Unfriend". Removing old friends is the only way to add new ones once you hit 50.

What‘s the fastest way to add nearby friends I meet in real life?

Use the in-person QR scan. Have them open their code on their phone, then scan it directly by pointing your camera at their screen. Adds them instantly!

Will Bondee have search features to find friends without a QR code?

Yes! The devs are working on linked accounts, verified profiles, nearby users, and other discovery tools. This will make adding friends outside your existing network much easier.

And there you have it – everything you could possibly need to know about mastering the art of adding friends on Bondee.

Go forth, scan those codes, and start populating your plaza! If you have any other questions feel free to reach out.

Happy friending!