3 Easy Steps to View Messages on Snapchat

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This wikiHow will teach you how to view your messages on Snapchat. Accessing your Snapchat messages is really easy and should only take a few seconds as long as you're logged into your account.

Quick Steps

  1. Open Snapchat .
  2. Tap the the speech bubble icon.
  3. Tap a username.

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    It's located at the bottom left corner of the screen. Doing so will open the Chat screen.
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    A conversation screen will appear with that user, allowing you to see new messages from them.
    • When you have a new message from a friend, a blue arrow will appear next to their name on your Chat screen.
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      1. Open Snapchat.
      2. Tap the speech bubble icon.
      3. Tap on a username.

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