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1. Tap “Add Friends” > “Invite Friends”
2. Select method (text, email, etc.)
3. Enter contact info
4. Tap “Send”
Searching for Friends by Username
If you know your friend’s Snapchat username, you can add them directly. Here’s how:
- Open the Snapchat app and tap on the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner.

- In the search bar, type in your friend’s username.
- Tap on their username when it appears in the search results.

- If your friend accepts your request, they will be added to your friend list.
Additional Tips:
– You can also find your friends on Snapchat by scanning their Snapcode. A Snapcode is a unique QR code that you can scan with your phone’s camera.
– If you’re having trouble finding your friend, try searching for their email address or phone number instead.
– You can only search for friends who have made their username public. If your friend’s username is private, you will need to ask them to add you.
Here is a table summarizing the steps for searching for friends by username:
| Step |
Description |
| 1 |
Open the Snapchat app and tap on the magnifying glass icon in the top-right corner. |
| 2 |
In the search bar, type in your friend’s username. |
| 3 |
Tap on their username when it appears in the search results. |
| 4 |
If your friend accepts your request, they will be added to your friend list. |
Using the Snapcode Feature
The Snapcode feature is a QR code-like image that represents your Snapchat profile. You can use it to add friends quickly and easily.
How to Use the Snapcode Feature
- Open Snapchat and tap on the ghost icon in the top left corner.
- Tap on the “Add Friends” button.
- Tap on the “Add by Snapcode” button.
- Scan the Snapcode of the person you want to add.
Click here to learn more about the Snapcode feature.
You can also use your Snapcode to share your profile with others. Just tap on the “Share Snapcode” button on your profile page and then send the image to your friends.
| Pros |
Cons |
| Quick and easy to use |
Requires both parties to have Snapchat installed |
| No need to know the username of the person you want to add |
Can be difficult to scan in low-light conditions |
Connecting with Friends from Other Social Media Platforms
Are you trying to grow your Snapchat network and connect with all your friends, even if they’re not on Snapchat yet? Fortunately, there are several methods you can use to find and add friends from other social media accounts:
1. Facebook
Open Snapchat and tap on the “Add Friends” icon in the top right corner. Then, tap on the “Connect with Facebook” button and follow the prompts to link your Facebook account. Snapchat will automatically suggest friends from your Facebook who are also on Snapchat.
2. Instagram
Follow the same steps as for Facebook, but this time select the “Connect with Instagram” button. Snapchat will search for your Instagram contacts who are on Snapchat.
3. Twitter
Tap on the “Add Friends” icon and then tap on the “Connect with Twitter” button. Log in to your Twitter account and Snapchat will sync your Twitter contacts.
4. Phone Contacts
Snapchat can also find friends from your phone contacts. Tap on the “Add Friends” icon and then tap on the “Contacts” tab. Snapchat will scan your contacts and suggest friends who are on Snapchat.
5. Snapcode
A Snapcode is a unique QR code that represents your Snapchat profile. You can share your Snapcode with friends by sending it to them via text, email, or social media. When someone scans your Snapcode using the Snapchat app, they will be added as a friend.
| Snapcode |
| Image of a Snapcode |
Your unique Snapcode |
Importing Contacts from Your Phone
To import contacts from your phone to Snapchat, follow these steps:
- Open Snapchat and tap on the ghost icon in the top left corner.
- Tap on the “Add Friends” tab.
- Tap on the “Import Contacts” button.
- Select the contacts you want to import.
- Tap on the “Add” button.
- The selected contacts will be added to your Snapchat friends list.
| Platform |
Instructions |
| iPhone |
Go to Settings > Privacy > Contacts > Snapchat and toggle on “Contacts” |
| Android |
Open Snapchat > Tap on your profile picture > Tap on the gear icon > Tap on “Privacy” > Tap on “Contacts” > Toggle on “Sync Contacts” |
Once you have imported your contacts, you can add them as friends on Snapchat by searching for their username or by scanning their Snapcode.
Finding Friends Nearby
To find friends nearby using Snapchat, follow these steps:
- Open the Snapchat app.
- Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen.
- Tap the settings icon in the top-right corner of the screen.
- Tap the “Friend Finder” option.
- Tap the “Find Friends Nearby” option.
- Snapchat will then scan your current location and display a list of Snapchat users who are nearby.
- You can then tap on the “Add” button next to each user to add them as a friend.
Here is a table summarizing the steps:
| Step |
Action |
| 1 |
Open the Snapchat app. |
| 2 |
Tap the profile icon in the top-left corner of the screen. |
| 3 |
Tap the settings icon in the top-right corner of the screen. |
| 4 |
Tap the “Friend Finder” option. |
| 5 |
Tap the “Find Friends Nearby” option. |
| 6 |
Snapchat will then scan your current location and display a list of Snapchat users who are nearby. |
| 7 |
You can then tap on the “Add” button next to each user to add them as a friend. |
Viewing Friends Who Are Currently Online
To see which of your friends are currently online on Snapchat, follow these steps:
1. Open the Snapchat app.
2. Tap the “Chat” icon at the bottom of the screen.
3. On the “Chat” screen, tap the “All” tab at the top of the screen.
4. A list of all your Snapchat friends will appear.
5. Friends who are currently online will have a green dot next to their name.
6. You can also see how long ago a friend was last active by tapping on their name.
7. A timestamp will appear next to their name, indicating the time since they were last active.
8. If you want to see a list of all your friends who are currently online, tap the “Online Friends” tab at the top of the “Chat” screen.
Filtering Your Friends List
To filter your friends list on Snapchat, you can use the search bar at the top of the screen. Enter a name, username, or group name to narrow down the results.
You can also use the filters below the search bar to further refine your results. The available filters are:
- All: Shows all of your friends.
- My Friends: Shows only your mutual friends.
- Groups: Shows only the groups you’re a member of.
- Recent: Shows the friends you’ve recently snapped or chatted with.
- Added Me: Shows the friends who have added you but you haven’t added back.
- My Snap Map: Shows the friends who have shared their location with you on Snap Map.
- Birthdays: Shows the friends who have upcoming birthdays.
- Blocked: Shows the friends you’ve blocked.
- Pending: Shows the friend requests you’ve sent that haven’t been accepted yet.
You can combine multiple filters to further narrow down your results. For example, you could search for “John” and then filter the results by “My Friends” to see only your mutual friends named John.
Advanced Filtering
In addition to the basic filters listed above, you can also use advanced filters to narrow down your results even further. To access the advanced filters, tap on the “More” button at the bottom of the filters list.
The advanced filters are:
| Filter |
Description |
| Name: |
Search for friends by their name, username, or group name. |
| Location: |
Search for friends who live in a specific location. |
| Language: |
Search for friends who speak a specific language. |
| Interests: |
Search for friends who share your interests. |
| Mutual Friends: |
Search for friends who have a specific number of mutual friends with you. |
| Recent Activity: |
Search for friends who have been active on Snapchat recently. |
Managing Friend Requests
Snapchat provides various options for managing friend requests. Follow these steps to navigate:
- Tap the “Add Friends” icon at the top right of the Camera screen.
- Under “Friend Requests,” you’ll see any pending requests you’ve received.
- Tap “Accept” to add the person as a friend or “Decline” to reject the request.
- You can also manage requests by tapping the “Manage Requests” button at the bottom of the screen.
Filtering Friend Requests
Snapchat allows you to filter friend requests by:
- People you know:
Contacts in your phone who are on Snapchat will be listed here.
- Friend suggestions:
Snapchat will suggest potential friends based on your activity and mutual connections.
- Username:
Enter a specific username to find and add a friend.
- Snapcode:
Scan someone’s Snapcode or paste it into the search bar to add them.
- Nearby:
Discover people nearby who are using Snapchat and want to connect.
- Groups:
Join or create groups to connect with multiple friends at once.
- Trophy Case:
Earn trophies by completing challenges and adding friends who have similar interests.
- Bitmoji:
Use your Bitmoji to find friends who have similar avatars or interests.
- Mutual Friends:
Find friends who have mutual connections with you.
- Shared Interests:
Connect with people who share your passions and hobbies.
| Filter |
Description |
| People you know |
Contacts in your phone who are on Snapchat |
| Friend suggestions |
Potential friends based on activity and connections |
| Username |
Find a specific user by their username |
| Snapcode |
Scan or paste a Snapcode to add a friend |
| Nearby |
Discover people nearby who are using Snapchat |
| Groups |
Connect with multiple friends at once |
| Trophy Case |
Earn trophies and connect with friends with similar interests |
| Bitmoji |
Find friends with similar avatars or interests |
| Mutual Friends |
Connect with people who have mutual connections |
| Shared Interests |
Find friends who share your passions and hobbies |
Customizing Friend Requests
You can customize your friend request settings to control who can send you requests:
- Tap the “Settings” icon in the top right corner of the Add Friends screen.
- Under “Who Can Send Me Friend Requests?,” choose from the following options:
- “Everyone”:
Anyone on Snapchat can send you a friend request.
- “My Friends”:
Only people who are already your friends can send you a request.
- “Nobody”:
You won’t receive any friend requests.
How To See All Your Friends On Snapchat



Snapchat is a popular social media app that allows users to send and receive photos and videos that disappear after a few seconds. The app also has a feature that allows users to add friends and follow other users. If you want to see all of your friends on Snapchat, you can do so by following these steps:
- Open the Snapchat app and tap on the “Add Friends” icon in the top right corner.
- Under the “My Friends” tab, you will see a list of all of your friends on Snapchat.
- You can also search for friends by their username or name.
People Also Ask
How do I add friends on Snapchat?
You can add friends on Snapchat by searching for their username or name, or by scanning their Snapcode.
How do I find out who is following me on Snapchat?
To find out who is following you on Snapchat, go to your profile and tap on the “Friends” tab. Under the “Following” tab, you will see a list of all of the people who are following you.
How do I block someone on Snapchat?
To block someone on Snapchat, go to their profile and tap on the “Settings” icon. Under the “Privacy” section, tap on “Block” and then tap on the “Block” button next to the person’s name.
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