5 Easy Ways to Add Someone as a Friend on Snapchat

Do you want to add more friends on Snapchat? When you befriend someone on Snapchat, you can view each other's friends-only stories as well as send each other messages and Snaps. There are plenty of ways to search for and add new users to your friends list, even if you don't have their username. This wikiHow will teach you how to find and add friends on Snapchat using your iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

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You can add friends on Snapchat by searching their username, using your contacts, or scanning a Snapcode.
When adding contacts from your phone, Snapchat will search your contacts to find phone numbers associated with Snapchat accounts.
Scanning a Snapcode is an easy way to add someone quickly.

Method 1

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Using Search

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Tap the magnifying glass icon. This will be at the top-left corner, regardless of which tab you're in.
- A new page will open.
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Type in a friend's username or name. The results will load as you type.
- Snapchat users have two names: A username and a display name. The username is the permanent name you create when you sign up for Snapchat, and the display name is set on your profile and can be changed. When you search for a friend, you'll see results for both usernames and display names.
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Tap + Add. This will be to the right of the username. A friend request will be sent.
- When the user accepts, you'll see them on your friends list.

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Using Contacts

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Tap your profile icon. This will be at the top-left corner, regardless of which tab you're in.
- A new page will open.
This will be underneath the Friends header. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
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Tap All Contacts. You can find this to the right of Quick Add.
- If you see the option, you can tap Invite your friends! instead.
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Allow contacts access. If Snapchat doesn't already have contacts access, you'll see Go to Settings. Tap this button to be redirected to your Settings app.
- Toggle on the switch for Contacts.
- Return to the Snapchat app.
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Tap + Add. If your contacts have a Snapchat account and their phone number is linked, you'll see them here. Tap Add to send a friend request.
- When the contact accepts, you'll see them on your friends list.

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Using Snapcode

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Open Snapchat. This looks like white ghost on a yellow background.
- If you aren't on the camera tab by default, tap the camera icon to navigate there now.
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Point your camera at your friend's Snapcode. Your friend can have their Snapcode open on their device, or they can send it to you through a messaging app such as iMessage.
- To find and show your Snapcode, do the following:
  - Tap your profile picture.
  - Tap the yellow square to the left of your username.
  - Show your Snapcode.
- If you want to send your Snapcode, tap Share Snapcode and select a sharing method.
  - If your friend sent you their Snapcode, tap the link to be redirected to their profile.
The Snapcode is the unique yellow tile with black dots.
When the contact accepts, you'll see them on your friends list.

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Using Quick Add

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Scroll through Snapchat. When you use Snapchat, Quick Add can appear in multiple tabs, such as the Chat screen, Add Friends screen, or Search screen.
- When you find a Quick Add, you'll see a purple button with a person icon.
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Tap the Quick Add button. This will be the purple button below the user's profile picture.
- When the contact accepts, you'll see them on your friends list.

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Accepting Friend Requests

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Tap your profile icon. This will be at the top-left corner, regardless of which tab you're in.
- A new page will open.
This will be underneath the Friends header. You may need to scroll down to find this option.
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Tap the check mark. This will be next to the user trying to add you. Once you tap the check mark, the friend request will be accepted.
- If you want to ignore a friend request tap the X and then tap Ignore.

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How can I share my Snapchat with other people?

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To add friends on Snapchat, go into your profile, then either share your Snap code by showing it to the person you want to add, or text it to them if you're not together in person. You can also add your friends directly from their profiles.

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Can you follow someone in Snaphat without them knowing?

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No you cannot follow someone, or add someone as a Snapchat 'friend' without that person receiving a notification. Any time you add a user as a friend, send a Snap, replay a Snap, screenshot a Snap, or screen record a chat, the user who posted the content you engaged with will receive a notification.

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Is my friend notified when I add him?

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Yes, other users are always notified when you've added them to your friends list.

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