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How do I cancel a friend request I sent?
How do I cancel a friend request I sent?

Learn how to cancel the friend requests you have sent to make room for more or in case you sent one by accident.

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How to manage your outgoing friend requests

If you have too many pending friend requests and can't send more, or if you want to cancel a request you sent by mistake, follow these steps:

  1. Hover over 'Social' in the left menu and select 'Friends.'

  2. On the Friends page, locate the 'Friend Requests' panel on the right side. This is where you can manage both incoming and outgoing requests.

  3. Click the 'Outgoing' tab to view the requests you've sent.

  4. To cancel a request, simply click the X next to it.

A GIF showing the process of cancelling a sent friend request on Chess.com

You can only cancel a sent friend request on the website; this feature is not available in the app.

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