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March 26, 2022 08:31 am GMT

Use Snapchat like a pro

By now you must have heard of the messaging app craze everyones talking about. Hope you must already have an idea What Snapchat is? If not please read our previous post on What is Snapchat and How Snapchat Works?. In this tutorial or guide we will show you how to join the Snapchat craze and learn all the basics by following the step - by-step instructions on how to use Snapchat.
Before going ahead and install the app, please be sure that you must be atleast 13 years old to use Snapchat.

If you aren't, you'll be be directed to a restricted version of Snapchat called Snapkidz. Snapkidz does not allow its users to send or receive snaps or add friends. Instead, it only allows users to snap, caption and draw local to the user's device. Alright, lets assume that you fulfilled that age criteria and proceed with installation guide. If you are not sure where to download it or how to download Snapchat app, Now lets see how to use Snapchat like a pro and master the app.
*How to Use Snapchat
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  1. Download and Install: First thing first, Download and install the app from the App Store (for Apple) or Google Play (for Android

**2. Sign up for an Account:
**Once you finished downloading and installation is completed, launch the app. Once the App is opened, you will be prompted to enter your email address, a new password and your birthday. You need to be over 13 years of age to be able to create Snapchat account. Once entered Tap Sign-Up.

**3. Create a Username:
**The next screen will ask you to create a username. Please choose carefully, as it cannot be changed at a later point. This is the name that your friends will use to find you on Snapchat and the name that will be listed on their contacts list and on your account page.

You can also login to Snapchat from your computer using your web browser. To do this, go to https://accounts.snapchat.com/.

**4. Adding friends:
**On the next screen, you will be prompted to enter your phone number. Please make sure you enter correctly because this app will use your number to search your phone contact list for other Snapchat users. Snapchat will provide you with a list of all the people who use Snapchat in your contacts. To add them as friends, simply tap on the person-with-a-plus icon to the right of the screen. Once they accept your friend request, you can exchanging pictures and videos. If you want to remove them (or block them) later, just long-press on their names until the secondary menu pops up on your screen.

If you want to add a friend who is not in your phone contacts, you will have to search for them manually. You can do this by tapping on the search icon in the top right of the "Add Friends" screen and searching their Snapchat username.

**5. Edit Snapchat Settings:
**Tap the gear icon in the windows upper right corner. You can confirm your mobile number by tapping the associated field if you skipped this part when first setting up Snapchat. You can also open up your Snapchat for messages from anyone on the service not just your friends - by changing that setting (but make sure you want to do that).
The app allows you to specify how you want Snapchat to notify you when you have new pictures or videos to view. To change this options please follow the steps bellow;

Enabling or Disabling Push Notifications

**For iOS Devices:
**Go to your device's Settings
Scroll down to find Snapchat and tap on Snapchat
Tap on 'Notifications'
Toggle on 'Allow Notifications' to enable push notifications. Toggle off to disable.
Choose your preferred push notification settings

**For Android Devices:
**Tap the gear icon at the top right of your feed screen to take you to Snapchat Settings
Tap the bar that says 'Notifications Settings' under 'Advanced'
Choose your preferred push notification settings

**Permission to Use Microphone
**This permission allows Snapchat to use your device's microphone to capture sound when recording a video.
To give Snapchat permission to use your microphone on iOS devices:
Go to your device's Settings
Scroll down to find Snapchat and tap on Snapchat
Tap on 'Privacy'
Toggle on for 'Microphone'

**Permission to Use Camera
**This permission allows Snapchat to use your device's camera to capture photos and videos.
To give Snapchat permission to use your camera on iOS devices:
Go to your device's Settings
Scroll down to find Snapchat
Tap 'Snapchat'
Tap on 'Privacy'
Toggle on for 'Camera'

*Send Snap to multiple peoples in one click:
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If you want to send snaps to multile people in one click the read the guide about how to make a shortcut on snapchat
Finally, to keep your Snapchat log nice and tidy, both Android and iOS versions of the app allow you to Clear Feed with just two taps of your finger.


Original Link: https://dev.to/umarfarooq195/use-snapchat-like-a-pro-38af

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