Pokémon GO Friend Code: Find, Share, or Change It

Updated 5 November 2026 · Standard formula, shown below

Your Pokémon GO friend code lets other players send you a friend request, and you can use someone else’s code to add them. You can find and share your code in your Trainer profile; if you want a different code, the game can generate a new one, but the old code will stop working.

What You’ll Need

Pokémon GO installed on a device where you can sign in to your account.
An internet connection and access to your Trainer profile.
If sharing with someone nearby, a way to send or show them the code, such as a message, screenshot, or QR code.

Step-by-Step

Open your Trainer profile. Launch Pokémon GO and tap your Trainer portrait in the lower-left corner of the map screen. This opens your profile, where your level and other account details appear.
Go to the Friends section. Tap the Friends tab near the top of the profile screen. If you do not see it immediately, look along the row of profile tabs and swipe that row if needed.
Find the add-friend controls. On the Friends screen, tap Add Friend. The screen for adding players should show your Trainer Code and options for sharing it. The exact arrangement or wording can change with app updates.
Copy or share your code. Tap the copy control beside the code to place it on your device’s clipboard. You can then paste it into a text message or another chat. Alternatively, use the device’s share option if it is offered, or show the code directly to the other player.
Share the QR code if that is easier. From the add-friend screen, display your personal QR code. The other player can scan it from their Pokémon GO friend-adding screen. This avoids mistyping the digits, especially when you are together.
Add someone using their code. Ask the other player to send you their Trainer Code. Enter the digits in the code field on the Add Friend screen, then tap Send or the corresponding confirmation button. Check the digits before sending.
Check the request status. Return to the Friends screen and look for the pending request or the new friend in your list. The other player may need to accept your request before you appear as friends to each other. If they sent you a request instead, open it and choose whether to accept.
Generate a different code if necessary. On the add-friend screen, look for the refresh or change-code control beside your Trainer Code. Tap it and confirm if prompted. The game may limit how often you can refresh a code, so read any confirmation or notice before proceeding. Once changed, give friends the new code; the previous one will no longer be usable for new requests.

Common Mistakes

Looking in the wrong place: Your code is accessed through your Trainer profile’s Friends and Add Friend screens, not the general phone settings.
Sharing the wrong number: A Trainer Code is not your player name, level, or another account identifier. Copy the code from the game rather than relying on a number saved from an old message.
Leaving out digits: When entering a code manually, check every digit and avoid extra spaces or punctuation. A single wrong digit can direct a request to someone else or prevent it from being sent.
Expecting a code change to preserve the old one: Refreshing the code makes the previous code invalid for new friend requests. People who have already become friends are not removed just because you changed your code.
Assuming a request was accepted: Sending a request does not automatically add the other player. Check for a pending request or wait for them to accept.

Tips

Copy the code straight from the game before posting it somewhere. This reduces transcription errors and makes it easier to update if you refresh it later.
For an in-person exchange, use the QR code instead of reading a long string of digits aloud. Make sure the other player scans the code while it is displayed.
If you share your code publicly, remember that anyone who sees it may try to send you a request. You can choose to share it only with people you intend to add.
Keep track of where you posted the code. If you change it, update posts or messages where you still want people to find you.
Use the in-game Friends list to manage requests. If you no longer want to use a particular code for new requests, changing it is more useful than repeatedly sending people the old one.

Troubleshooting

The code or Add Friend option is missing: Return to your Trainer profile, open Friends, and then choose Add Friend. Check that the game has finished loading and that your connection is working. If the layout differs, look for the friend-add or code-sharing controls on that screen.

The code will not copy: Try tapping the copy icon again, then paste into a notes app or message draft to confirm it worked. If copying is unavailable, read the code from the screen or use the share or QR option instead. Avoid posting a screenshot that includes private account details beyond what you intend to share.

A friend request will not send: Confirm that the code is complete and entered correctly, then check your connection and try again. If the game displays a message about a limit or restriction, follow the notice and try later rather than repeatedly submitting the same request. The recipient may also need to clear or respond to existing requests.

Your new code is not accepted: Make sure you sent the refreshed code, not a saved version of the old one. Ask the other player to re-enter it or scan your current QR code. If the code still fails, close and reopen the game, check for an available app update, and try again once the Friends screen loads normally.

You cannot change the code again: Code refreshes may be limited. If the game says you have reached a limit, wait until the game permits another change. You can continue using your current code in the meantime.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is my Pokémon GO friend code?
Tap your Trainer portrait, open Friends, choose Add Friend, and look for your Trainer Code on that screen.

How do I share my friend code?
Use the copy control and paste the code into a message, use the device’s share option if available, or show your QR code for another player to scan.

Can I change my Pokémon GO friend code?
Yes. Use the refresh or change-code control on the add-friend screen if it is available, then confirm. The previous code will no longer work for new requests.

Will changing my code remove my existing friends?
No. Changing the code affects how people send new requests; it does not remove players already on your Friends list.

Can I add a friend without typing their code?
Yes. You can scan their personal QR code from the friend-adding screen when they show it to you.

Why has my friend not appeared in my list?
Your request may still be pending, or the other player may not have accepted it yet. Check your requests and confirm that you entered or scanned the correct code.

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