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  • Question
    What does a Snapchat Profile show?
    Community Answer
    Snapchat Profiles are very basic, and just contain the Snapchat user's display name, user name, Snapchat score, and Snapchat selfie.
  • Question
    When I tap the ghost button at the top of my screen, what does "added me" mean and what does it do?
    Community Answer
    It is similar to a friend request. The users listed under "Added Me" are the people who have added you on Snapchat. You can click "add" beside a username to add that user to your friends.
  • Question
    I still can't see someone's pictures. Do they have to friend me or no?
    Community Answer
    Yes, they have to friend you or you can't see their pictures.
  • Question
    How can I tell if somebody has viewed one of my stories, as well as when they viewed it?
    Community Answer
    There are three dots at the end that look like a colon with an extra dot, click that and it will show you the number of people that watched it and their names.
  • Question
    Can I see someone's profile from a computer?
    Community Answer
    No, Snapchat profiles can only be viewed from the Snapchat app.
  • Question
    How do I find a friend who is already on Snapchat?
    Community Answer
    Click on the icon in the top left of your Snapchat screen and then click "Add Friends." From there, you can find your friend and add them.
  • Question
    Do I need to be friends with someone to see their profile?
    Community Answer
    Yes, You'll need to be friends with the user whose profile you want to check.
  • Question
    Can I Snapchat with someone who is not on my profile but who is looking for me so they can be added to my list?
    Community Answer
    No, but you can send them a Snapcode or URL to add them if they are not near you.
  • Question
    Can someone view my friends/can my friends view other friends?
    Community Answer
    No, they can't but the emojis may appear (such as the one where your best friend is also their best friends) which sometimes may initiate that. Otherwise viewing your friends is not possible.
  • Question
    Can I see someone else's friend list?
    Community Answer
    No. You can only review your own friend list.
  • Question
    Can I save a Snapchat message?
    Community Answer
    Yes. If you want to save a snap, simply screenshot it. If you want to save a chat, go to that message and hold down the message you want to keep. A "saved" logo will pop up on the side, and it would be saved to that chat forever.
  • Question
    Can I see my friend's friend list?
    Community Answer
    No. Only the person with the profile can view his or her friends list.
  • Question
    How do I view a public story without adding the person as a friend?
    Community Answer
    If you want to see stories that were added to "Our Story", you go to your main camera, then tap on "Search". There will be multiple stories posted by the community. If you want to see an account's story, you must add the person. It will automatically accept, and the person will be notified that you added them.
  • Question
    Can I view past posts of friends on Snapchat?
    Top Answerer
    No. You cannot view past Stories (they disappear after 24 hours), and past chats or snaps disappear after you view them.
  • Question
    How do I change my name on Snapchat?
    Community Answer
    You can’t change your username, but you can change your nickname. Press the bit emoji/story icon in the top left corner of the screen; your nickname will be under your snap code. Then, simply press your nickname and change it.
  • Question
    If I go into Snapchat but avoid opening a new Snap, will it erase the notification off the home screen?
    Community Answer
    Yes, it will. However, the red number on the Snapchat icon, which shows you how many unopened Snaps you have, will remain until you open the Snap(s).
  • Question
    How do I find out what my kids are doing on Snapchat?
    Community Answer
    Make them keep their chats for 24 hours so you can review them, you'll see what's been deleted. Better yet, don't let your kids on Snapchat unsupervised.
  • Question
    How can I see someone's best friends?
    Community Answer
    You can’t see other users' best friends lists, even if you are best friends with that person.
  • Question
    How do I just send a caption?
    Community Answer
    If you just want to send text without a photo, I would suggest just covering your camera with something and then putting the text over the blank photo.
  • Question
    How can I tell who the person is before I accept the friend request?
    Community Answer
    You can’t. If it seems like somebody that you don’t know, deny the friend request or block that person. If it seems like somebody that you know but you don’t know for sure, add them and ask them who they are.
  • Question
    Can I search for a user with just part of their name?
    Community Answer
    You can, but there's no guarantee that you'll find their profile.
  • Question
    Can I see how many friends someone has on Snapchat?
    Community Answer
    No, you can't.
  • Question
    Can someone see if I look at their profile?
    Community Answer
    No, someone cannot see if you view their profile, but they can see if you view their story.
  • Question
    Can you see anything about a person who isn't on your friends list?
    Community Answer
    No, you have to add that person to see anything about that person.
  • Question
    Can I Like a profile picture on Snapchat?
    Community Answer
    No, but you could write and let the person know you liked it.
  • Question
    How do I look at someone's Snapchat without adding that person as a friend?
    Community Answer
    You can't look at someone's Snapchat profile without being friends.
  • Question
    Can I get my own snaps back if I forgot to save them?
    Community Answer
    Only if you have sent them to yourself or have put them on your story. Otherwise, no.
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