Changing Your My Eyes Only Passcode (Even If You Forgot It)

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If you've moved Snaps into Snapchat's password-protected "My Eyes Only" folder, you'll only be able to view them by entering your passcode. If this passcode is ever compromised, you can change it in your "My Eyes Only" options. If you forgot your My Eyes Only passcode, you can reset it as long as you have your Snapchat account's password, but this will delete all Snaps in My Eyes Only. This wikiHow will show you how to change your Snapchat's My Eyes Only password on iPhone and Android.

My Eyes Only Password Reset: Quick Steps

To change your password, go to "My Eyes Only", tap on "Options", and then select "Change Passcode". Enter your account password so you're able to type in a new My Eyes Only password. Changing or resetting the passcode will delete all Snaps in My Eyes Only.

Method 1
Method 1 of 2:

Changing the Passcode

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  1. The app will have a ghost icon with a yellow background. By default, your camera will be open.
  2. This can be found to the left of the record button, indicated by the icon of two overlapping rectangles.
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  3. This will be located underneath the search bar, next to Screenshots . [1]
  4. A new window will pop up with Change Passcode , Forgot Passcode , and Cancel . [2]
  5. You will be prompted to enter your current passcode. [3]
  6. A new screen will open.
  7. Enter a new 4-digit passcode for My Eyes Only .
    • Alternatively, you can click Use Passphrase on the bottom to use a passphrase.
    • Passphrases must be at least 16 characters long and have at least one letter and one number.
  8. Enter the same passcode or passphrase to confirm it.
  9. You will need to tap the circle beside Snapchat's terms: I understand that if I forget this passcode, Snapchat won't be able to recover my passcode or my Snaps in My Eyes Only. [4]
    • Your new passcode will be displayed on the screen until you continue.
  10. Your passcode is now changed. [5]
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Method 2
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Resetting a Forgotten Passcode

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  1. The app will have a ghost icon with a yellow background. By default, your camera will be open.
    • Only use this method as a last resort to use the feature again.
    • Existing Snaps in My Eyes Only will be deleted with no way to recover them.
  2. This can be found to the left of the record button, indicated by the icon of two overlapping rectangles. [6]
  3. This will be located underneath the search bar, next to Screenshots . [7]
  4. A new window will pop up with Change Passcode , Forgot Passcode , and Cancel .
  5. You will be prompted to enter your Snapchat password. This is the password you use to log into your Snapchat account. [8]
  6. This is different from your My Eyes Only passcode. [9]
  8. You will need to tap the circle beside Snapchat's terms: I understand that creating a new passcode will delete all Snaps in My Eyes Only.
    • When you forget your passcode, you will lose all Snaps currently saved to My Eyes Only .
  9. Enter a new 4-digit passcode for My Eyes Only .
    • Alternatively, you can click Use Passphrase on the bottom to use a passphrase.
    • Passphrases must be at least 16 characters long and have at least one letter and one number.
  10. Enter the same passcode or passphrase to confirm it. [10]
  11. You will need to tap the circle beside Snapchat's terms: I understand that if I forget this passcode, Snapchat won't be able to recover my passcode or my Snaps in My Eyes Only.
    • Your new passcode will be displayed on the screen until you continue.
  12. Your passcode is now changed.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012368519828-How-do-I-change-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      2. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012368519828-How-do-I-change-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      3. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012368519828-How-do-I-change-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      4. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012368519828-How-do-I-change-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      5. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012368519828-How-do-I-change-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      6. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012359362196-I-forgot-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      7. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012359362196-I-forgot-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      8. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012359362196-I-forgot-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      9. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012359362196-I-forgot-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode
      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012359362196-I-forgot-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode

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