How to Make a Private Snapchat Account

Snapchat is a fun way to interact with friends and family and keep up with their daily lives. However, many people may want to use the app without their personal information and snaps being available to the public. That’s where a private Snapchat account comes in handy. By following these simple steps, you can make a private Snapchat account and keep your Snaps and stories away from prying eyes.

Firstly, you need to create a new Snapchat account with a different email address or phone number than the one you use for your public account. Then, adjust your settings to control who can see your Snaps and stories. Snapchat allows users to customize their privacy settings, so you can choose to allow only your close friends to see your snaps. Additionally, you can also choose who can send you snaps or messages, and you can choose to block any unwanted contact. With these steps in mind, let’s dive into how to make a private Snapchat account.

Setting Up Your Private Snapchat Account from Scratch

Creating a Snapchat Account

Snapchat is an app used primarily for sending pictures and videos that disappear after a few seconds. If you don’t have an account already, the first thing you need to do is download the Snapchat app from the App Store or Google Play and create an account.

Set Your Privacy Settings

Snapchat gives users a bunch of privacy options. Tap the gear icon located on the top right corner of the screen and scroll down to find the ‘Who Can…’ section. This section is where you can choose who has permission to send you snaps and who can view your stories.

Customize Your Privacy Settings

You can even customize your privacy settings to allow only the people you want to see your snaps. This step is essential if you want to make your Snapchat account private. Scroll down to the ‘Custom’ option, and you’ll see some of the essential privacy settings.

Friend Requests

After setting up your privacy settings, you can start receiving and sending friend requests. Only people who you have added as friends can see your snaps and stories.

Add Friends

You can add friends on Snapchat by tapping the yellow ghost icon at the top of your screen. One way to add friends is by searching their username. Alternatively, you can add friends by using your contact list.

Send Friend Requests

To send friend requests, open the user’s profile and tap the ‘Add friend’ button. Snapchat offers a feature called ‘Quick Add’ that suggests users you may know based on mutual friends, social circles, or location.

Create Your Story

Snapchat allows users to create stories, which are a series of snaps that you can broadcast to your chosen friends or followers. You can give your selected friends permission to view your story, but this feature is optional.

Set Your Story Settings

Next, you’ll need to set your story settings, which control who can view your stories. Tap the ‘gear’ icon, select ‘Story’ under the ‘Who Can…’ section, and choose your preferred settings.

Use Group Chat Feature

Snapchat has a fantastic Group Chat feature that allows you to connect with multiple friends at once. To create a group, simply press and hold on a user’s name, select ‘New Group,’ and then select the users you want to include.

Manage Your Private Snapchat Account

You can manage your private Snapchat account by editing your profile, sharing snaps and stories, setting up your privacy options, and adding friends. Be mindful of who you add to your friend’s list and who you grant permission to view your snaps and stories as once a snap is sent, it disappears!

Creating a private Snapchat in 10 easy steps

Snapchat is a fun and engaging social media platform that allows users to share pictures and videos with their friends. However, sometimes you might want to share something with a smaller group of people, or even just one person. Luckily, creating a private Snapchat is a simple and straightforward process. Here are ten easy steps to follow:

Step 1: Download and Install Snapchat

If you don’t already have it, you’ll need to download and install the Snapchat app on your device. Snapchat is available for free on both the App Store and Google Play Store.

Step 2: Create an Account

Once you’ve downloaded the app, you’ll need to create an account. This involves entering your email address, choosing a username and password, and verifying your phone number.

Step 3: Access Your Settings

Click on your profile icon in the top left corner of the screen, then select the gear icon to go to your settings.

Step 4: Choose “Who Can Send Me Snaps”

Underneath the “Who Can…” heading, select “Custom” to access more detailed options.

Step 5: Edit Your Friend List

Select “Edit Friends” to choose which friends you want to include in your private Snapchat group. You can also add new friends by typing in their username.

Step 6: Select “My Friends Except…”

Under “Who Can Send Me Snaps,” select “My Friends Except…” and then choose the group of friends that you want to exclude from your private group.

Step 7: Test Your Settings

Before getting too deep into private snapping, it’s best to test your settings to make sure everything is working as expected. You can do this by sending a test snap to a friend who should be included in the private group.

Step 8: Start Snapping Privately!

Once you’ve confirmed that your settings are working correctly, you can start snapping privately. To do this, simply choose your private group of friends when you send a snap.

Step 9: Be Mindful of What You Share

Remember that even though you’re sharing snaps with only a select group of people, your snaps could still end up being shared or saved by someone else. Be mindful of what you share and avoid sharing anything that could come back to haunt you in the future.

Step 10: Keep Your Private Group(s) Updated

As you make new friends or want to exclude certain friends from your private group, make sure to keep your settings updated. This will ensure that you’re only sharing snaps with the people you want to share with.

Creating a Private Snapchat Account

Once you have downloaded the Snapchat app, creating a private account is a straight forward process. Follow these simple steps to create a private Snapchat account for your personal or business usage.

Step 1: Sign up or log in to Snapchat

Start by downloading the Snapchat app from the App Store or Google Play Store. If you already have an account, log in. If not, sign up by entering your name, date of birth, and phone number or email address. Choose a secure password, and you’re good to go.

Step 2: Set your account to private

In your Snapchat profile, select the cog icon on the top right corner of your screen. Scroll down to “Who Can” section and choose “View My Story”. This is where you can control who can view your snaps. Select “Custom”, from there you can choose who can view your snaps, alternatively you can toggle off the “Also Allow Story Replies” option to keep the snaps strictly for viewing only.

Step 3: Add Friends

In addition to setting your account to private, you may also want to be selective with whom you add as a friend on Snapchat. To add friends, click on the search icon on the bottom of the screen. You can search by name, username, or even by snapcode. It’s also easy to add friends by sharing your Snapchat username via social media.

Step 4: Manage Story Privacy Settings

Snapchat gives you the option to customize your privacy settings for each snap that you post to your story. By selecting the “Custom” setting you can make snaps visible only to selected friends. You can also select just one friend to send individual snaps to.

Step 5: Manage Your Snap Map Location Sharing Settings

Snapchat also allows its users to share their location in real-time with Snap Map. While this feature isn’t necessary for a private Snapchat account, it’s important to note that it’s easy to turn it off and hide your location from friends.

To manage your Snap Map location sharing settings, select the ghost icon on the top of your screen, then select the gear icon on the top right of your screen. Under “Who Can See My Location” choose “Ghost Mode” if you don’t want to share any location with your friends on the map. Alternatively, choose “My Friends” if you want to share your location with your friends only.

Creating a private Snapchat account is easy and straightforward, and it allows you to share snaps with selected friends only who you trust. Follow the steps above and customize your account’s privacy settings to ensure the best experience with your loved ones or customers in your business.

Goodbye for now, Snapchatters!

I hope this article helped you make your own private Snapchat and you had fun along the way. Don’t forget to add some close friends to your snap map and keep your username a secret. Stay safe and snap happy! Thanks for reading and visit again later for more cool tips and tricks.