How to Make a Custom Story on Snapchat

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Snapchat’s Custom Story feature is an awesome way to interact with your friends on the app. Custom Stories allow iPhone users to create a Story which can only be viewed or added to by a select group of friends. Unfortunately, Android users cannot create Custom Stories, but they can still see and contribute to Custom Stories made by others. [1] This wikiHow article will teach you how to create a Custom Story for you and your friends on Snapchat.

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    The Snapchat app icon is a white ghost on a yellow background.
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    You can access your profile by tapping your Bitmoji or silhouette at the top left of the camera screen.
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    This button can be found to the right of the “My Stories” category.
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    It is the second option under “Pick Your Story Type”.
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    People you add to your Custom Story will be the only ones who can add Snaps and view the Story.
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    Your Custom Story is now set up!
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      • If you want to preserve the memories you have shared, the creator of a Custom Story can save the entire Story to their Memories or camera roll with these steps.
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      References

      1. ↑ https://help.snapchat.com/hc/en-us/articles/7012343640084-How-to-Create-a-Private-or-Shared-Story-on-Snapchat

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      1. Open Snapchat, then open your profile.
      2. Tap + New Story , then press New Custom Story .
      3. Select people to be added to your story, then tap Create Story .
      4. Name your story and press Done .

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