This article will guide you through the steps to invite friends and manage your connections in the app. You'll learn how to add new contacts, accept requests, remove or block users, manage your profile visibility and view your friends' connections.
Friends are discoverable in Hallow if you share a mutual friend, belong to the same church or group, or are in each other’s contacts.
How to Invite Friends
In order to add friends in Hallow, you need to navigate to the Me tab and tap the Friends 👥 icon in the upper righthand corner (next to the Settings icon).
If adding friends for the first time…
You'll see a large button that says Add Friends.
If you already have existing friends and want to invite new ones….
Tap the person icon in the upper-right corner again. (Looks like a person with a plus sign)
If someone is already in Hallow…
You can tap Add to add them as a friend. These individuals will be displayed first.
The user will be notified, and their status will update to Requested*.*
To redo this action, tap Requested*.*
If someone is not in Hallow yet…
You will see the option to invite them by tapping Invite.
Tap Invite next to their username to send them an invitation via text. Their status will be updated to Invited*.*
To resend the invitation, tap Invited again.
How to Sync Your Contacts With Hallow
If you do not see suggested friends to add in Hallow, you may need to sync your contacts through your device settings for the Hallow app.
If you see the option in the Hallow app, tap Sync Your Contacts. This will open your device settings for Hallow.
If you do not see the prompt to sync contacts within the app. Exit the app and go to Settings ⚙️ on your mobile device.
On Android:
Search for the Hallow app.
Tap on Permissions.
Tap Contacts.
Tap Allow to allow syncing or Don't Allow to prevent syncing.
On iOS:
Search for Hallow and tap it.
Tap Contacts.
Choose Limited Access or Full Access.
Tap Allow.
Note: If a friend is not on Hallow nor in your synced Contact list, you will not be able to invite them to your group.
How to Add Friends Not Showing in Suggestions and Contacts
If you want to add friends who are not yet on Hallow or do not appear in your Suggestions or Synced Contacts, follow these steps:
Tap the Me tab.
In the upper-right corner of the Me tab, tap the Friends 👥 icon (next to the Settings icon)
Tap the Invite button located in the upper-right corner of your screen.
A unique link will be generated: “Add me on Hallow!”(Your unique link will be included automatically with the message.)
Choose your preferred channel to share the link (e.g., text, email, or social media).
How to Accept Friend Requests
There are two ways you can receive notifications to confirm a friend request:
App Notification:
You’ll receive a notification when someone adds you.
Tap the Me tab.
Tap the People icon.
Go to Requests.
Tap Accept.
Message Notification:
You’ll receive an SMS or a message with a link. Tap the link, which will either prompt you to download the app or open it directly.
Tap the Me tab.
Tap the People icon.
Go to Requests.
Tap Accept.
If you’re unsure about the person sending you a friend request, you can click their name before accepting their request to check their profile to see if you share any mutual connections. It will show if one of your friends is already connected with them. Please only accept requests from people you know and trust.
How to Manage Your Profile Visibility
Your profile visibility settings help you decide who can find and connect with you in Hallow. This gives you control over your privacy while still making it easy to connect with friends, your church, or your groups.
You can manage your profile visibility settings at any time:
Go to the Me tab.
Tap the Settings icon beside the Friends 👥 icon found on the upper-right corner of your screen
Tap General.
Tap Privacy and choose Profile Visibility
If you want your profile to appear in search results and recommendations, toggle the setting Let Others Find You
How to Remove a Friend
Go to Me Tab.
In the upper-right corner of the Me tab, tap the Friends 👥 icon (next to the Settings icon)
Tap the Friend you want to remove
Tap the three-dot icon on the upper-right corner.
Tap Remove Friend.
How to View Mutual Friends
Go to Me Tab.
In the upper-right corner of the Me tab, tap the Friends 👥 icon (next to the Settings icon).
Tap the name of the friend.
Tap Friends next to the Chat icon to see their friends.
Can I mute or block someone?
Yes, you can mute or block someone in the app. You can mute a friend from their profile, or block anyone you’re not friends with. Blocking stops messages and requests, removes them from search, and hides everything they share in the Church tab.
You can read more about blocking someone by clicking this button:
We’re always here to help when you need it. You can reach out through this purple chat window on the bottom-right corner or e-mail us at support@hallow.app
God bless 🕊️