Friends. Elgg has the ability to add contacts as friends, which is very helpful because it keeps you up to date with everything that is going on around you. However, how do you find friends in elgg? In this article I will give you a step-by-step guide on how to integrate a better suggested friends feature in elggGetting Started

1. Download the “Suggested Friends” plugin for elgg

2. Install the plugin. Please read this article on how to install a plugin.

3. Use your Administration Account to sign into elgg.

4. Open the Admin Dashboard. Go to menu “Configure -> Plugins“:

5. Look for the “Suggested Friends” and activate it:

6. Now, go back to your elgg network and open your profile. You will see a new widget that is going to display several users that you can add  as friends:

7. And that’s it! Now you can see suggested users in your site!

This concludes Suggested Friends in elgg

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