On desktop, go to your friend’s profile. Look for a small gear icon or a “More” button. Click it. Select “Poke.” Boom. You’ve just performed a digital ritual older than most TikTok dances. On mobile? It’s trickier—you might need to search “Poke” in Facebook’s settings. But it’s worth it for the glorious confusion you’ll cause.
You can also check who has poked you by visiting the Poke page (try typing facebook.com/pokes into your browser). There, you’ll see a list of every brave soul who dared to reach out via this ancient method. Feel free to poke back, or just sit there and wonder what their deal is. Both are acceptable.
Poke Etiquette: A Quick Cheat Sheet
Poked by a crush? This is your moment. Poke back, then follow up with a “Hey, you poked me?!” message. It’s a conversation starter wrapped in 20-year-old code. Poked by your grandma? She probably pressed the wrong button. Send her a hug emoji. Poked by a stranger? Mildly creepy. Ignore it and move on. You don’t owe them an explanation for your virtual silence.
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Remember: You can always unpoke someone if you panic. Facebook gives you a 20-second window to undo your poking sin. Use it wisely. Or don’t. Live dangerously.
