How to Find People on MSN Messenger

MSN Messenger is a chatting tool from Microsoft that allows users to communicate online with other MSN users. The application has been upgraded and is now referred to as the Windows Live Messenger. However, users can still use the older application to chat. You can search for new users to add to your Contacts list by searching the MSN Directory with MSN Messenger. You search for people by name, email address or location.

Things You'll Need

• MSN Messenger

Instructions

1. Open the MSN Messenger application on your computer and sign in.

2. Click on the “Contacts” option from top toolbar menu and move your mouse to the “Search for a Contact” option.

3. Click on the “Advanced Search” option. Fill out the information in each field to search for a friend, including first and last name, email, MSN username and city.

4. Click on the “Search” button and allow time for the search to complete. Click on the user you want to add from the list.

5. Click on the “Add Contact” option to add the user to MSN Messenger Contacts list. Continue using the search option to find more people through the MSN Directory.

References

• MSN: How Do I Add Contacts to My List in MSN Messenger?
• Microsoft: Microsoft Launches MSN Messenger Service