How to Make Friends in MSN

MSN is the instant messenger service created and run by the Microsoft corporation. With this instant messenger you can chat, both by typing and through audio and video, with other individuals connected to the service. On MSN you have a friends list of people you like to stay in touch with. If you are looking to add people to your friends list, you have several different options available to you.

Things You'll Need

• Computer
• Internet Access

Instructions

1. Ask friends for their MSN instant messenger screen name if they are signed up with an account.

2. Select "File," "Add Buddy" and type in either the email address or the phone number of the person you are looking for. If the person has an MSN account, his screen name is displayed.

3. Stay in the "Add Buddy" option. While here, you can select a quality you like in a friend, such as "likes music, art, movies, photography, exercise," etc.

4. Click "Search." A list of usernames is displayed of people who share these interests.

5. Double-click on the screen name of the person you would like to talk to. This opens a new chat window.

6. Send a message to the other individual. You are free to permanently add this person to your "Buddies" list if you like.

References

• MSN Instant Messenger