How to Add Friends on Snapchat’s Latest Update: A Comprehensive Guide

Snapchat is one of the most popular social media platforms, especially among younger users. Keeping your Friends List updated is crucial for staying connected with your network. With the recent update, adding friends has become more streamlined and user-friendly. This guide will walk you through the different methods to add friends, ensuring you don’t miss out on connecting with your friends.

Method 1: Searching for Friends

1. Open Snapchat on your device.

2. Tap your profile photo, which is the yellow-and-white ghost icon on your Home screen or in your app list.

3. Tap 'Add Friends' which is found under your profile photo.

4. Type your friend's name into the search bar at the top of the screen. As you type, a list of matching results will appear. Remember, Snapchat users have two names: a username and a display name. You can search using either.

5. If your friend is not appearing in the search, ask them for their username as their display name might not be their real name.

Note: This adds the person to your friends list, and they will see that you've added them, giving them the chance to accept or decline your request.

Method 2: Adding Contacts from Your Phone

1. Open Snapchat on your phone or tablet.

2. Tap the profile photo which is the yellow-and-white ghost icon on your Home screen or in your app list.

3. Tap 'Add Friends.'

4. Tap 'All Contacts' to view a list of contacts who have Snapchat accounts.

5. If Snapchat doesn't have access to your contacts, you'll be prompted to grant access.

6. Tap 'Continue.' A list of contacts who have Snapchat accounts will be displayed, and you can tap 'Add' to add them to your friends list.

Note: Other users will always be notified when you've added them, and you can't follow someone without their knowledge.

Method 3: Adding Back a Friend

1. Open Snapchat on your phone or tablet.

2. Tap your profile photo.

3. Tap 'Add Friends.'

4. Tap 'Accept' to accept a friend request. You will see a list of friends who have added you, and you may need to scroll down to see all requests.

Method 4: Using a Snapchat URL

1. Acquire a link to your friend's Snapchat profile. Your friend can create a URL to easily share their profile.

2. Tap the link and open it on your phone. The link will look something like [username].

3. Tap 'Open Snapchat' to open the link in the Snapchat app.

4. In Snapchat, tap 'Add Friend' to add your friend to your friends list. They will be notified that you've added them, and they'll need to accept the request to send Snaps or see their friends-only Stories.

Method 5: Scanning a Friend's Snapcode

1. Have your friend open their Snapchat profile and tap their profile photo to find their Snapcode, a unique display of dots inside a yellow box.

2. Open Snapchat on your phone or tablet.

3. Hold your camera above your friend's Snapcode, ensuring you can see the entire code in your camera viewfinder.

4. Tap and hold the Snapcode on your camera screen to scan it. This will display your friend's profile.

5. Tap 'Add Friend' to add them to your friends list. Your friend will be notified that you've added them and given the option to accept the request.

Tips:

Be sure to customize your display name to make it more recognizable to your friends. Make it a point to regularly update your photo and status to keep your Friends List up-to-date. Encourage your friends to do the same to ensure mutual connections stay strong.

By following these methods, you can effortlessly maintain a dynamic and connected Friends List on Snapchat. Stay connected and share moments with your network!