Nothing beats playing eFootball 2023 with people you know, whether you’re squading up for ranked co-op Division matches or clashing in casual friendlies to settle long-running bragging rights about who’s the better Messi user. But if you’re new to the game or recently switched platforms, you might have run into confusion trying to navigate Konami’s slightly clunky menu system to connect with your pals. I’ve been there too – I spent 20 minutes scrolling through every menu tab last year when I first tried to add my little brother who plays on Xbox to my PC friend list. This step-by-step guide breaks down exactly how to add friend in eFootball 2023 no matter what device you play on, plus fixes for the most common issues that stop you from linking up. I’ve spent hundreds of hours testing cross-platform play across console, PC, and mobile, so I’ve included all the little workarounds most generic guides skip.
Step-by-Step Methods to Add Friends on eFootball 2023 By Platform
First, you’ll need to gather one of three pieces of information to send a friend request, depending on whether you’re playing on the same platform or cross-platform. You don’t need all three, just pick the one that fits your situation:
- Your friend’s exact Konami ID (case-sensitive, so double check capital letters and special characters – even one wrong letter will make the request fail)
- Their in-game display name (only works if you’re both on the same regional server and same platform family)
- Your linked platform friend list (for same-platform players, you can sync directly without sharing any Konami ID details)
For PlayStation 4/5 players, the easiest way to add same-platform friends is to sync your PSN friend list directly. Head to the Friend tab in the eFootball main menu, select “Search Friend”, then choose “Import from PSN”. You’ll see a list of all your PSN friends who play eFootball 2023, and you can send requests with one tap. If you’re adding someone not on your PSN list, just type their Konami ID into the search bar instead.
For Xbox One/Series X/S users, the process is almost identical. Head to the Friend tab, select search, then import from Xbox Live to pull in your existing Xbox friends who play the game. Cross-platform requests still require a Konami ID, same as PlayStation.
For PC players on Steam or Epic Games, you can import your Steam or Epic friend list the same way, but there’s a small catch: Steam and Epic players count as cross-platform to each other, so you’ll need a Konami ID to add someone on Epic if you’re on Steam, even if you’re both on PC. I learned this the hard way when I tried to add my roommate who plays on Epic and spent 10 minutes wondering why my Steam import didn’t show him.
For iOS and Android mobile players, you won’t have a platform friend list to import, so you’ll need to use Konami ID for all friend requests. You can find your own Konami ID by heading to the Support tab in the main menu, then selecting “User Information”. Save that ID somewhere easy to access, because you’ll need to share it if you want friends to add you.
Konami ID is the only universal way to add cross-platform friends, so if you plan to play with people on different devices, make sure everyone has their ID handy. The good news is you only have to add someone once, and they’ll show up on your friend list no matter what device you log into eFootball 2023 on, as long as you use the same Konami account.
How to Add Friend in eFootball 2023 for Cross-Platform Play
Cross-platform play is one of the best features of eFootball 2023, but Konami hides the setting pretty deep in the menu, so a lot of new players don’t even know it exists. Cross-platform play is disabled by default for all new accounts, so you’ll need to turn it on first before you can send or receive cross-platform friend requests. This is the most reliable method if you’re not sure how to add friend in eFootball 2023 across different devices.
To turn on cross-platform play, head to the Settings tab in the main menu, select “Game Settings”, then scroll down to “Cross-Platform Matchmaking” and toggle it on. You’ll have to restart the game once for the setting to take effect, so don’t skip that step. I once forgot to restart and spent 15 minutes confused why my friend’s ID wasn’t showing up, so trust me on this one.
Once cross-platform is enabled, head to the Friend tab, select “Search Friend”, then type in your friend’s Konami ID exactly as they gave it to you. Remember that Konami IDs are case-sensitive, so if their ID is “FootballKing123”, typing “footballking123” won’t work. Double check for any special characters like underscores or hyphens too, those are easy to mix up.
After you send the request, your friend will get a notification in their Friend tab. Once they accept it, you’ll see each other on your friend lists, right? Wait, not always. Regional server mismatches are the #1 reason cross-platform friend requests fail even if you have the right ID and cross-platform turned on. If you’re on the European server and your friend is on the North American server, you won’t be able to find each other in search, even if you type the ID correctly.
To fix that, one of you will need to switch your server region to match the other. You can change your server in the Game Settings menu, but note that you’ll lose any ongoing event progress if you switch, so only do that if you’re okay with pausing current event rewards. I usually switch to my friend’s server for casual play sessions, then switch back to my local server when I’m playing alone to get better ping.
Fixes for Common eFootball 2023 Friend Request Errors
Even if you follow every step perfectly, you might run into random errors that stop you from adding or playing with friends. I’ve run into almost all of these at some point, so these fixes work 90% of the time without needing to contact Konami support.
The most common error is “Friend Not Found”. If you get this message, first double check that you typed the Konami ID exactly right, including capital letters and special characters. If that’s correct, make sure both of you have cross-platform play turned on, and that you’re on the same regional server. If that still doesn’t work, ask your friend to check their privacy settings: some players turn off friend requests to avoid spam from random players they meet in ranked matches. You can adjust privacy settings in the User Information menu under the Support tab.
Another common issue is accepting a friend request but not seeing the person on your friend list. Always restart your game after accepting a friend request for the change to take effect. Konami’s servers don’t always sync friend list changes in real time, so a quick restart will fix that 9 times out of 10.
If you can see your friend on your list but can’t invite them to a match, there are a few possible fixes. First, make sure neither of you are in a match queue for ranked or event play – you can’t send invites if one of you is already waiting for a match. Second, check that both of you are running the latest version of the game. Konami pushes small updates every few weeks, and if one of you is on an older version, you won’t be able to play together. Third, check your network NAT type. If either of you have a Strict NAT type, you might not be able to connect to each other directly. You can fix Strict NAT by enabling UPnP on your router, or connecting your console or PC directly to your modem with an ethernet cable.
If none of these fixes work, you can try removing each other from your friend lists and sending a new request. Sometimes old pending requests get stuck in the system, and a fresh request will fix the issue. I’ve only had to do this once, but it worked immediately when all other fixes failed.
Fun Things to Do With Friends Once You’re Connected
Now that you’ve got your friends added, you might be wondering what to do next. eFootball 2023 has way more multiplayer options than just random ranked matches, and playing with friends makes all of them more fun.
Friendly matches are the most obvious choice, and you can customize almost every rule to make the game as casual or competitive as you want. You can adjust half length, turn off fouls, disable offside, even restrict players to only using national team players or silver ball cards. My friend group likes to play 10-minute half matches with no fouls and all slow players, it’s chaotic and way funnier than sweating through ranked matches. We even have a running bet that the loser has to buy the winner a coffee the next time we meet up.
Co-op Division matches are another great option if you want to play competitively together. You can squad up with 2 or 3 friends to play against other groups of players, and you’ll earn exclusive rewards for climbing the division ranks. The ranking system for co-op is separate from solo ranked, so you don’t have to worry about ruining your solo rank if you’re playing with newer friends. I’ve climbed to Division 2 with my college friends, and it’s way more satisfying than climbing alone because you get to celebrate every win together.
There are also limited-time co-op events every few weeks, like the Team Challenge mode where you and 2 friends work together to beat AI teams with special boosts. These events usually give out premium rewards like iconic moment players or coins, so they’re worth checking out if you and your friends play regularly. Last month we ran through the entire Team Challenge event in one sitting and got a prime Ronaldinho card for our group, which we still argue over who gets to use.
One little known feature is the spectator mode. If one of your friends is playing a solo ranked match, you can spectate their game and cheer them on (or roast them for missing an open goal) right from the friend list. I do this all the time when I’m waiting for my friends to finish their current match before we start a co-op session. It’s way more fun than just staring at the menu waiting for them to be free.
Once you know how to add friend in eFootball 2023, the game opens up a whole new layer of fun that you just can’t get from playing against randoms online. Konami’s menu system isn’t the most intuitive, but once you know where to find the settings and how to use Konami ID, adding friends only takes a minute or two. Don’t let small errors or confusing menus stop you from linking up with your crew – follow the steps above, double check your ID and cross-platform settings, and you’ll be playing matches together in no time. If you run into any weird issues we didn’t cover here, drop a note in the comments and we’ll help you figure it out.