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Control when your sent Snaps will expire with this setting
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If you want to change how long someone can look at your Snaps on Snapchat, it’s only a quick adjustment to set the timer for a different length. Using the timer settings is so easy, and we’ll walk you through every step of the way. Keep reading to find out the simplest way to set the timer for your Snaps.
Quick Guide: Setting the Photo Timer in Snapchat
- Take or upload a photo.
- Tap the clock icon on the right side of the screen.
- Select how long you want the photo to appear.
- Tap anywhere on the photo.
- Tap Send to and choose where to share your photo.
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QuestionThere is no timer button in the lower-left corner after taking a Snap.Community AnswerThe timer does not appear when you take a video Snap. Instead, the time limit will be the same as the video's length. The timer only appears when you take a photo Snap.
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QuestionWhy are all Snapchats sent to me suddenly only lasting for 3 seconds?Community AnswerThis could be a glitch. Try to refresh the app by closing it.
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QuestionI'm receiving Snaps that have timers longer than 10 seconds, how can I do that?Community AnswerThe Snaps you are receiving are actually not longer than 10 seconds. Snapchat plays all unviewed Snaps from a user back-to-back and combines each Snap's timer. Individual Snaps cannot be longer than 10 seconds.
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- Even if you change the timer settings, other people can screenshot what you put on Snapchat. You’ll get a notification anytime someone screenshots you. [1] X Research sourceThanks
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1. Open Snapchat
.
2. Snap a photo.
3. Tap the Timer
icon.
4. Select a duration.
5. Tap your photo.
6. Tap the Send to
button.
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