Connect with friends in Game Center on Mac
It’s more fun to play games with friends. You can use Game Center settings on Mac to invite friends, see friend requests, and more.
Invite someone to be a Game Center friend
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Friends, then click Invite Friends.
See your Game Center friends
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Friends, then click All Friends.
See your Game Center friend requests
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Friends, then click Friend Requests.
Allow apps to access your list of Game Center friends
You can let apps access your list of Game Center friends.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Friends, then turn Share Friends List on or off.
See which apps requested access to your Game Center friends list
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Friends, then make sure Share Friends List is turned on.
Click Show Apps.
Let your Game Center friends easily find you
You can let your Game Center friends find you using the email address and phone number associated with your Apple Account.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Discoverability, then turn Help Friends Find You on or off.
Control who can see your Game Center activity
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Game Activity.
Click the Activity Sharing pop-up menu, then choose Everyone, Friends Only, or Only You.
Note: Age restrictions for Activity Sharing vary by country or region. In the United States, Activity Sharing options are limited to Friends Only and Only You for children under age 13.
Let nearby players invite you to a game
You can let nearby Game Center players who are playing the same game invite you to join them in a multiplayer game over Wi-Fi or Bluetooth®.
On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click Game Center in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.)
Go to Game Activity.
Turn Nearby Players on or off.