There are a couple of different ways to add another player as your friend in Pokémon GO — and if you don't have any friends who play the game, there are also ways to add others online without meeting them in person.
To add a new friend in the game, you'll need either their Trainer Code or their QR code. Click your avatar in the bottom-left corner of the screen and then select the tab titled "Friends" at the top. Choose "Add Friend" and either enter their Trainer Code or scan their QR code.
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Once you've done this, the other player will just have to accept your friend request, making you friends. There is no restriction on the distance between the two players to become friends, so you can add players who are in a different country with no issues.
If you don't have anyone locally or within your friend group to add as a friend, there are some websites and subreddits where players post their codes so you can add them as a friend and share gifts.
