Do you want to share your Snapchat stories with only a few special friends? It’s easy to make your story private so that only the people you choose can see it. Follow these simple steps to keep your stories just for your friends!
First, grab your phone and open the Snapchat app. Once you’re in, look for your profile icon. It’s a little circle with your picture or Bitmoji, and you can find it at the top left corner of the screen. Tap on it to go to your profile page.
Now that you’re on your profile page, find the settings icon. It looks like a small gear or cogwheel. Tap on it to open the settings menu. This is where you can control who sees your stories and other privacy settings.
Scroll down until you find the section labeled “Who Can.” Under this section, tap on “View My Story.” Here, you have a couple of options:
Once you’ve made your choice, you’re all set! Now, only the people you selected will be able to see your private Snapchat story.
While you’re exploring Snapchat, here are a few more fun things you can try:
Now you know how to make your Snapchat story private and have some extra fun with the app. Enjoy sharing your stories with your chosen friends!
Imagine you’re planning a private story for your closest friends. Draw a storyboard with at least three scenes that you would include in your Snapchat story. Think about what makes each scene special and why you want to share it with your selected friends. This will help you plan and organize your thoughts before creating your story on Snapchat.
Pair up with a classmate and take turns explaining how to change privacy settings on Snapchat. One of you will pretend to be the Snapchat app, while the other navigates through the steps to make a story private. This activity will help reinforce the steps and ensure you understand how to control who sees your stories.
Explore different filters and lenses available on Snapchat. Take a series of photos or short videos using at least five different filters or lenses. Share your creations with a classmate and discuss which ones you liked best and why. This will help you become more familiar with the creative tools Snapchat offers.
Create a Bitmoji that represents you. Use the Snapchat app to customize your Bitmoji’s appearance, clothing, and accessories. Share your Bitmoji with a friend and explain the choices you made. This activity will help you personalize your Snapchat experience and express your individuality.
Use the Snap Map feature to plan a virtual adventure. Choose a location on the map and research interesting facts about it. Share your findings with the class and explain why you chose that location. This activity will help you understand how Snap Map works and how it can be used to explore new places.
Here’s a sanitized version of the YouTube transcript:
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Want to know how to make your Snapchat story private? Check out these simple steps:
1. Open Snapchat and tap on your profile icon at the top left corner of the screen.
2. Tap on the settings icon, then scroll down and tap on “Who Can” under the “Who Can” section.
3. Select “My Friends” or “Custom” in the “View My Story” option to make your story private and choose who can see it.
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This version maintains the original instructions while ensuring clarity and readability.
Snapchat – A social media app that lets you send pictures and messages that disappear after a short time. – Sarah used Snapchat to send a funny picture to her friend.
Story – A feature on social media where you can post photos or videos that disappear after 24 hours. – Jake shared his vacation photos on his Snapchat story for all his friends to see.
Friends – People you connect with on social media to share messages and updates. – Emily added her classmates as friends on Snapchat so they could stay in touch.
Settings – The area in an app where you can change how it works or looks. – Tom went to the settings on Snapchat to change his notification preferences.
Privacy – The ability to control who sees your information and posts on social media. – Lisa adjusted her privacy settings to make sure only her friends could see her Snapchat stories.
Filters – Special effects you can add to your photos or videos on social media. – Mark used a funny filter on Snapchat to make his face look like a cartoon character.
Lenses – Augmented reality effects that change your appearance or surroundings in photos or videos. – When using Snapchat, Jenny tried a lens that made it look like she was wearing sunglasses.
Stickers – Images or icons you can add to your photos or messages to make them more fun. – Alex decorated his Snapchat photo with stickers of stars and hearts.
Bitmojis – Personalized cartoon avatars that you can create and use in messages. – Mia sent a Bitmoji of herself waving hello to her friends on Snapchat.
Map – A feature that shows the location of your friends on a social media platform. – On Snapchat, the map showed where all of Kevin’s friends were hanging out.
