PUBG: How to Add Friends and Squad Up!

Playing PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds is often about the people you share the battlegrounds with, and knowing how to add friends in PUBG is the first step to turning a solo grind into a coordinated and exciting squad experience. Building a reliable team of allies transforms the game, allowing for better strategizing, revives, and shared victories that are impossible to achieve alone.

Before diving into the complex world of third-party software, it is essential to understand that the official PUBG Mobile and PUBG: Battlegrounds clients handle friends through distinct systems. The process on mobile relies heavily on social media integration, while the PC version utilizes the robust Steam or Xbox Live networks, making the first step identifying where you play.

Adding Friends on PUBG Mobile

The mobile version of the game is designed to leverage the social graphs of your device, meaning you need to connect your account to platforms like Facebook or Twitter for the easiest searching. If you skip this initial setup, finding specific users becomes a tedious process of manual ID entry, so linking your profile is highly recommended for efficiency.

Search by User ID

For players who prefer not to use social media links, the game provides a direct search function using the unique User ID. To utilize this method, you must first obtain the ID from the player you wish to add, which is usually found in their profile settings or through in-game history, and then manually input the numbers into the search bar.

• Open the in-game 'Social' tab.
• Select the 'Add Friend' option.
• Enter the 14-digit User ID accurately.
• Send the request and wait for confirmation.

Adding Friends on PUBG: Battlegrounds (PC)

The PC platform offers two primary pathways for social interaction, depending on whether you launched the game via Steam or the standalone launcher. Understanding the distinction between these two networks is vital, as privacy settings on Steam can sometimes block incoming requests if not configured correctly.

Steam Integration Method

If you play through Steam, your friend list is largely managed by the Steam platform itself. You must add the person to your Steam friends list before you can squad up with them in PUBG, as the game reads this external directory rather than maintaining its own independent list of contacts.

In-Game Social Menu

Regardless of the platform, the in-game Social Menu serves as the command center for managing your squad. Once you have friends on your list, you can invite them to your party, view their online status in real-time, and access quick voice chat settings to ensure seamless communication during a match.