Smart & Connected Life > Smart Watches & Wearables How to Add Friends on Fitbit Make fitness more social with Fitbit friends By James David Frew James David Frew Twitter WRITER University of Surrey Former Lifewire writer James Frew has been a technology journalist since 2016. His work can be found on both MakeUseOf's website and YouTube account. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on October 8, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Smart Watches & Wearables Eco Tech Electric Vehicles Working From Home Headphones & Ear Buds Smart Home Smart Watches & Wearables Travel Tech Connected Car Tech iPods & MP3 Players What to Know Open Fitbit app > tap Account icon > tap your name > Add Friends.Tap Enable (or Connect Contacts on iOS) and allow Fitbit permission to access your contacts.Tap Add Friend icon next to contact's name. This article explains how to add friends on Fitbit so you can share your fitness goals with others. Instructions apply to the Fitbit app for iOS and Android. How to Add Friends on Fitbit After you add friends, you can join challenges, cheer others, and compare achievements. Open the Fitbit app and tap the Account icon in the upper-left corner. Tap your name. Tap Add Friends under Friends. Tap Enable (or Connect Contacts on iOS) and allow Fitbit permission to access your contacts. To add a contact as a Fitbit friend, tap the Add Friend icon (an outline of a person and a plus symbol) next to their name. If you choose someone under the Contacts Without Fitbit heading, Fitbit will send them an email inviting them to create a Fitbit account. You can also add Facebook friends as Fitbit friends. Tap the Facebook tab at the top of the Friend Finder screen. To add or invite contacts by email address, tap the Email tab. If you know someone's Fitbit username, go to the Username tab. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit