Authorization Requests - Receiving
You can choose to be added to any user's Contact List by default. However, It is possible to configure ICQ so that users need your authorization to add you to their Contact List. For information on changing your Contact List authorization mode, click here.

To accept an authorization request:
1. Double-click on the blinking System   icon.
2. In the Incoming Request dialog, click on the Authorize button. You may click on the Add User to Contact List button to add the user to your list. Or, click on the Decline button.

3.
When you receive a blinking System Message    icon that
confirms the authorization, double-click on it. You may Get
User Info, Send a Contact, or just Close the dialog.