How to Make Your Snapchat Account Private

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Open Snapchat.

   It’s a yellow app with the outline of a ghost.
   
   If you aren’t logged into Snapchat, you’ll be prompted to do so.
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   Step 2: Swipe down on the camera screen.

   This will open your profile page. , It’s in the top right corner of the screen and will open Settings. , It’s under Who Can… , This ensures only friends you’ve added on Snapchat will be able to contact you with photo and video snaps, chats, and calls.
   
   If someone you’re not friends with sends you a snap, you’ll get a notification.
   
   If you add them as a friend, you’ll be able to see their snap. , It’s in the top left corner of the screen. , It’s under Who Can… , This ensures only friends you’ve added on Snapchat will be able to see your Story.
   
   You can also tap Custom to create a list of friends who can see your Story. ,, It’s under Who Can… , It will turn white.
   
   This ensures you won’t be added to the Quick Add section of your friends’ friends.
   
   With these three settings configured, you’ve set your account to private and only your friends will be able to contact you, view your Story, and add you using Quick Add.
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   Step 3: Tap ⚙.

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   Step 4: Scroll down and tap Contact Me.

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   Step 5: Tap My Friends.

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   Step 6: Tap the < button to go back to the Settings menu.

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   Step 7: Tap View My Story.

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   Step 8: Tap My Friends.

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   Step 9: Tap the < button to go back to the Settings menu.

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    Step 10: Tap See Me in Quick Add.

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    Step 11: Slide the Show me in Quick Add button to the “Off” position.

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