Authorization Requests - Sending
A user may choose that other ICQ users, including yourself, request authorization before adding him or her to the Contact List.

To request authorization to add a user to your Contact List:
1. In the Privacy - User's authorization is required dialog, enter a reason to add the user to your Contact List.
2. Click the Request button.
3. The user's name will appear on your Contact List under the
heading Awaiting Authorization. A System Message   icon
will appear next to the user's name, in your desktop tray and
in the System Notice button when the user responds to your
request.
4. Double-click on the System Notice icon. You will receive a notice if the user accepts your authorization request.