@aaren_terrett you might need to put their whole address (including the server name) into the search box. I had to do that at first. I also found it much easier once I starting using an app rather than the web version. I can recommend Metatext if you’re on iOS.

@JenMc thanks, I'm not I'm an Andriod guy. I did download Tusky which is a lot better than the native app but I'm still struggling to find people. I'm sure I'll figure it out eventually.