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3 Easy Steps to Record Video on Snapchat Without Holding The Button Down

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Written by Isabelle Garson | Edited by Darlene Antonelli, MA

Last Updated: April 19, 2024 Fact Checked

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Do you want to record a video on Snapchat, but don't have any extra hands to press and hold the Capture button? Luckily, Snapchat has introduced a hands-free mode that you can easily activate and use! This wikiHow article teaches you how to record a Snapchat video hands-free on your mobile phone or tablet.

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Press and hold the record button. This is the big button at the bottom of the screen, above the "Memories" button.
- It's the button that you usually hold down to capture a video .
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This will lock the recording of the video so it'll remain recording when you let go of your phone to make the rest of the video.

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Then, edit your video and send it to friends . ^{[1]
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Isabelle Garson

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This article was written by Isabelle Garson and by wikiHow staff writer, Darlene Antonelli, MA . Isabelle Garson is a Social Media Expert based in the San Francisco Bay Area. With 10 years of experience, she works in social media strategy and content production. She specializes in music and cannabis marketing and has worked with international touring artists. Isabelle studied graphic design at the Academy of Art University. Additionally, she holds a certification from Sprinklr Research Analyst Pro. This article has been viewed 143,207 times.

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