The current version of SE doesn't send automatic friend requests but this free certified marketplace plugin will do that and more. I use it and it works great.
https://www.socialengine.com/marketplace/app/free-tom-friend-welcome-message
cmackie said:
Is a new member automatically sent a friend request from admin?
Hi Cmackie,
You can go for our Bot Actions Plugin to create auto-actions for various functions on your website.
Best Regards,
Team SocialEngineAddOns
I am trying to download the Tom plugin from here and I can't find a download button. Any idea why?
https://www.socialengine.com/marketplace/app/free-tom-friend-welcome-message
cmackie said:
Is a new member automatically sent a friend request from admin?
Hello Cmackie,
You can check our "Auto Friends Plugin" here: https://www.socialengine.com/marketplace/app/auto-friends-plugin