> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.lute.gg/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Friends

> Manage friends and requests

Connect with traders, follow their activity, and build your social trading network on Lute.

## Manage Friends

Navigate your friends list with organized tabs and quick actions:

* **All**: Complete list of connected friends
* **Online**: See who's actively trading right now
* **Pending**: Review incoming and outgoing friend requests
* **Blocked**: Manage your blocked users list

<Tip>
  Pin important friends to keep them at the top of your list and in your Send quick access.
</Tip>

## How to Access

<Steps>
  <Step title="Open Dashboard">
    Click your profile photo in the top right corner

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/lute/ItYkQDePtJj8p-9r/images/accessdashboard.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ItYkQDePtJj8p-9r&q=85&s=af082e49f4e5cddfb2ebd5f9cc86848a" alt="Access Dashboard" width="1044" height="540" data-path="images/accessdashboard.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Navigate to Friends">
    Select Friends from the menu

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/lute/ItYkQDePtJj8p-9r/images/accessfriends.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ItYkQDePtJj8p-9r&q=85&s=1312b7b27952fcafe14a99b8a1e4761d" alt="Friends menu option" width="2198" height="1528" data-path="images/accessfriends.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>

  <Step title="Manage Your Network">
    Search, add, and organize your trading connections

    <Frame>
      <img src="https://mintcdn.com/lute/ItYkQDePtJj8p-9r/images/friends.png?fit=max&auto=format&n=ItYkQDePtJj8p-9r&q=85&s=a01d2922d93534ec39ea9431a6727729" alt="Friends management interface" width="2156" height="1470" data-path="images/friends.png" />
    </Frame>
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Accept Friend Requests

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Instant Notification" icon="bell">
    Accept directly from the popup when someone adds you
  </Card>

  <Card title="Friends Dashboard" icon="inbox">
    Review all pending requests in your Friends section
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

<Note>
  Friend requests appear with a notification badge in your Dashboard to ensure you never miss a connection.
</Note>