Search by username – Kik

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In order to locate specific Kik users, you will need to know their username.

Follow these steps to learn how to search by username:

1. Open the Kik app.
2. From your chat list, tap the blue + icon.
3. Select Find People.
4. Type in your friend's @username in the search bar.
5. Select your friend's @username from the results.
6. Tap Start Chatting to start a conversation.

You can also pull down on your screen from your chat list to search for friends:

1. Open the Kik app.
2. On your main Chat page, pull down your screen until the search bar appears.
3. Type in your friend's @username in the search bar.
4. Select your friend's @username from the results.
5. Tap Start Chatting to start a conversation.