Are you new to the Snapchat platform? In this post, we have explained how to use Snapchat and its features.
Snapchat is an instant messenger owned by Snap Inc. It lets you send messages and pictures for a short period making your Privacy important. It also has the “Stories” feature that allows friends to see the contents you post for 24 hours.
On the “Discover” tab, you can see content in the form of ads. Snapchat also lets you take your private photos and lock them with a password in the “my eyes only” section.
Other Privacy options include notifying a sender of a message when the receiver takes a screenshot or screen records it. Snapchat is an exciting platform to use.
If you are new to Snapchat, we have put together everything you need to use the platform.
How to Use Snapchat
To use Snapchat, you need to have an account.
Create an Account
To create a Snapchat account, install the Snapchat app on your mobile device and launch it. Select the “Sign up” option on the welcome screen and follow the on-screen instructions.
Having a Snapchat account will let you access the features of the app. You can chat and call your friends, watch stories and get in the know from the “Discover” tab.
Start a Chat
To start a chat, swipe to the left to see your friends list and start a chat. The chat page is ordered based on how recently you exchanged chats with a friend.
Watch a Story
To watch stories, swipe to your right from the Camera screen to see snaps and stories from your friends.
Note that a friend’s story is only visible if it has been posted in the last 24 hours. In this case, you see a circle icon surrounded in purple with their name below it.
Tap on the icon to watch their story. While a story is shown on your screen, swipe up to send a reply or tap on the “send a chat” option below the story.
To see the story, tap on the screen or swipe to your right. You can swipe to your left to rewatch a previously seen story.
Rewatch a Story
After seeing a story, you can rewatch it within 24 hours of posting it. Go back to the stories page to see all your friend’s stories.
Now, the purple colour surrounding the circle icon is no more. This shows you have already watched the story. Select the icon again to rewatch.
See your Profile
You can access all available profile customization options and make changes to your profile on your profile screen.
To see your profile, tap the profile icon above your screen. You can also make changes to your profile details. Tap on the setting icon from the top right corner of your screen to see the settings page. Here, you can change your username, date of birth, phone number and email address.
Other settings options are available. You can add new Snaps to Stories, manage and see who is viewing or deleting a Snap from your Story.
Use Spotlight
On the Spotlight page is where you find trending content on Snapchat. You can access it by tapping the icon on the bottom left corner of your screen. If you find content that interests you, you can favourite it.
If you favourite a video on the Spotlight page from the last 30 days, you can find and rewatch them from your profile.
Conclusion
To use Snapchat and its features, one is required to have an account. This will give you access to your account, and you can start having fun on the platform.
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