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Most MySpace members have a need of discovering new friends to be included in the list. This is perhaps the main reason of MySpace, to aid people in making new connections. The next section touches on how to search for new MySpace friends and several search options.

Searching for MySpace friends has two ways of different options. These are through browsing, or by performing a search. But to be able to do either of these options, you need to log into your MySpace account first. From your web browser enter www.MySpace.com then choose the 'Sign In' option. Or log in by choosing the "Home" link on your profile page.

Once in, you will be able to start searching for new MySpace friends. But first you need to choose an option to apply. A few factors to help you decide:

' to search or not to search by name
' to search not to search by email address
' to search or not to search by profile details

It is much helpful to use the search option when looking for a particular friend than to browse.

Search Option

Better use the search option in looking for new MySpace friends with same interests. With this option, you can search for friends by using:

' keyword terms
' specific names
' specific email addresses

Use search option as well to locate new friends by their schools, or by the networks they are connected.

Browse Option

Using browse option to search new MySpace friends is much accepted. However, using this option will not allow you to search for keyword terms. Here are the ranges of options you can have:

' searching by geographic locations
' searching by provided personal information
' searching by provided background and lifestyle information

A good number of people discovered that through browse option, this will give a more personalized search. But if you wish to search by name, you have to use the search option.
Finding new friends is a sure bet regardless of the option you prefer searching for new MySpace friend.