How to Add Someone on Ubisoft Connect: Your Ultimate Guide to Seamless Multiplayer Gaming
Gaming isn’t just about solo adventures anymore—it’s about sharing victories, strategizing with friends, and diving into co-op missions that feel twice as rewarding. If you’re on Ubisoft Connect, the unified platform for Ubisoft’s vast library of titles—from Assassin’s Creed Valhalla to Rainbow Six Siege—you’ll want to know how to connect with your squad. But unlike Steam or Xbox Live, adding friends on Ubisoft Connect isn’t always intuitive. That’s why we’ve crafted this clear, step-by-step guide to help you add someone on Ubisoft Connect without the frustration.
Whether you’re inviting a teammate for ranked play or just want to share your latest Far Cry 6 screenshot, knowing how to manage your friends list is essential. Let’s dive in.
Why Adding Friends on Ubisoft Connect Matters
Before we get into the mechanics, it’s worth understanding why this feature matters. Ubisoft Connect isn’t just a launcher—it’s your hub for achievements, cross-platform play, in-game rewards, and social interaction. Adding friends allows you to:
- See who’s online and what they’re playing
- Join co-op sessions directly
- Compare stats and challenge each other
- Share Uplay rewards and in-game content
Without a properly managed friends list, you’re missing out on the social heartbeat of modern Ubisoft games.
Step-by-Step: How to Add Someone on Ubisoft Connect
There are two main ways to add someone on Ubisoft Connect: via the desktop app or through the in-game interface. Both methods are straightforward once you know where to look.
Method 1: Using the Ubisoft Connect Desktop App
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Launch the Ubisoft Connect app on your PC (Windows or Mac). Make sure you’re logged into your account.
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Click on the Friends icon (it looks like two silhouettes) in the top-right corner of the app window.
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In the Friends panel that opens, click “Add a Friend.”
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You’ll be prompted to enter your friend’s Ubisoft username. Important: This is not their gamertag or Steam name—it’s the unique ID they use to log into Ubisoft Connect. If you don’t know it, ask them to check under their profile in the app or on the Ubisoft website.
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Click “Send Request.” Your friend will receive a notification next time they log in.
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Once they accept, they’ll appear in your Friends list, and you can chat, see their status, and join their games (if the title supports it).
Pro Tip: You can also search for friends by email if you’re both using the same registered email address—but this is less common and requires mutual consent for privacy reasons.
Method 2: Adding Friends In-Game
Many Ubisoft titles, like The Division 2 or Ghost Recon Breakpoint, have built-in social menus that sync with your Ubisoft Connect account.
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While in-game, open the Social or Friends menu (usually mapped to a button like “O” on PlayStation or “View” on Xbox, or “Tab” on PC).
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Look for an option like “Add Friend” or “Invite Player.”
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Enter your friend’s Ubisoft username.
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Send the request. Once accepted, they’ll be added to your global Ubisoft Connect friends list—not just for that game, but across all titles.
Note: Some older games may not support this feature. If you don’t see the option, default to the desktop app method.
Common Issues and How to Fix Them
Even with clear steps, things can go sideways. Here are the most frequent roadblocks—and how to solve them.
❌ “User Not Found” Error
This usually means you’ve entered the wrong username. Ubisoft usernames are case-sensitive and must be typed exactly as registered. Ask your friend to double-check by going to:
Ubisoft Connect App → Profile → Username (displayed under avatar)
Or, have them visit account.ubisoft.com and check their profile page.
❌ Friend Request Not Showing Up
Ubisoft Connect sometimes delays notifications. Ask your friend to:
- Refresh their Friends list
- Restart the app or game
- Check their “Pending Requests” tab
Also, ensure neither of you has reached the friend limit (currently 100 friends per account).
❌ Cross-Platform Confusion
You can add friends across PC, PlayStation, Xbox, and even cloud platforms like Luna or Stadia—but you still need their Ubisoft username, not their console ID. Cross-play works in supported games (like Rainbow Six Siege), but friend requests are always handled through Ubisoft’s system, not the console’s.
Case Study: Sarah and Alex’s Co-op Disaster Turned Triumph
Let’s look at a real-world scenario. Sarah and Alex wanted to play Immortals Fenyx Rising together. Sarah was on PC; Alex was on PlayStation. They tried adding each other using their PSN and Steam names—no luck.
After some Googling (and mild frustration), they discovered they needed to use their Ubisoft usernames. Alex logged into the Ubisoft website, found his username was “AlexPlaysR6” (not “AlexPSN”), and shared it with Sarah. She entered it via the desktop app, sent the request, and within minutes, they were exploring the Golden Isle together.
Lesson learned: Platform doesn’t matter—Ubisoft Connect is the universal bridge.