Change your Snapchat password from the app or website in under five minutes

You can change your Snapchat password on your phone or computer by going to Settings, selecting Username and Password, and entering a new one. Snapchat will ask you to confirm your current password before accepting the change. The new password takes effect when ready, and you'll stay logged in on that device — other devices will ask you to log in again the next time you open the app.

Change your password if you think someone else knows it, if you use the same password on multiple sites, or if you haven't changed it in over a year. A strong password is at least 12 characters long and mixes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Key Takeaways

  • Open Snapchat, tap your profile icon, select Settings, then Username and Password to reach the password change screen.
  • You must enter your current password to confirm your identity before Snapchat will let you set a new one.
  • The change takes effect right away, but other devices will log you out and ask for your new password the next time you open the app.
  • A strong password contains at least 12 characters and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols mixed throughout.

Steps to change your password on iPhone or Android

Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. Scroll down and tap Settings. Look for the Username and Password section — it's usually near the top of the Settings menu. Tap Username and Password, then tap Change Password.

Snapchat will ask you to enter your current password first. Type it in and tap Continue. Now enter your new password twice to confirm you typed it correctly. Make sure your new password is something you haven't used before and something others can't guess. Tap Change Password to finish. You'll see a confirmation message, and your password is now active.

How to change your password on a computer

Go to snapchat.com and log in with your username and password. Click your profile icon in the top right corner and select Settings from the menu. On the left side, click Username and Password. Click the Change Password button.

Enter your current password, then your new password twice. Click Change Password to save. You'll be returned to the Settings page, and the change is complete. Like on mobile, you'll stay logged in on this device, but other devices will need your new password the next time you open Snapchat.

What to do if you forget your current password

If you can't remember your current password, you can't change it from within the app or website — Snapchat requires you to enter the old one first. Instead, use the Forgot Password option on the login screen. Tap or click Forgot Your Password?, then enter your username or email address. Snapchat will send you a link to reset your password.

Check your email (including spam folders) for a message from Snapchat. Click the link in the email, and you'll be taken to a page where you can create a new password. After you reset it, you can log back in and change it again if you want to use a different one.

Why other devices log you out after you change your password

When you change your password, Snapchat logs you out on all devices except the one you used to make the change. This is a security feature — if someone else had access to your account, logging them out everywhere stops them from using it. The next time you open Snapchat on another phone or tablet, you'll see a login screen asking for your username and new password.

This logout happens automatically and you don't need to do anything. Just enter your new password and you're back in. If you see a login screen on a device you don't recognize or didn't use, that's a sign someone else may have had access to your account — change your password again and check your account recovery options.

How to create a password Snapchat will accept

Snapchat requires passwords to be at least 8 characters long, but security experts recommend at least 12. Use a mix of uppercase letters (A–Z), lowercase letters (a–z), numbers (0–9), and symbols (!@#$%^&*). Spread them throughout the password instead of putting all the symbols at the end — MyDog#2024Spring is stronger than MyDogSpring2024#.

Don't use your name, username, or common words. Don't use passwords you've used on other sites. A password manager like Bitwarden or 1Password can generate strong passwords and remember them for you, so you only have to remember one master password. If you write down your password, keep the paper in a safe place that only you can access.

What happens if someone else changes your password

If you can't log into Snapchat and you didn't change your password, someone else may have done it. Go to snapchat.com on a computer and click Forgot Your Password?. Enter your username or email address. Snapchat will send a password reset link to the email address connected to your account. Click the link and create a new password.

After you regain access, change your password again to something only you know. Check your account recovery options — go to Settings and look for Recovery Email or Two-Factor Authentication. Adding a recovery email or phone number makes it harder for someone to lock you out. If you think someone accessed your account, review your login history if Snapchat offers it, and consider changing passwords on other accounts that share the same email address.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will I lose my messages or friends if I change my password?

No. Changing your password only affects how you log in. Your messages, friends list, and all your account data stay exactly the same. You'll still see everything when you log back in.

Do I have to change my password on every device?

No. You change your password once, and Snapchat updates it across your entire account. Other devices will log you out and ask for the new password when you open the app, but you don't have to go into settings on each one.

How often should I change my Snapchat password?

Change it at least once a year, or sooner if you think someone knows it, if you used the same password on another site that was hacked, or if you haven't changed it in several years. If you reuse passwords across multiple sites, change all of them and use different passwords going forward.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Snapchat will let you, but it's not a good idea. If someone guessed or found out your old password, using it again leaves your account at risk. Choose something new that you haven't used on this account before.

What if I change my password but still can't log in?

Make sure you're typing your new password correctly — passwords are case-sensitive, so MyPassword is different from mypassword. If you're still locked out, use Forgot Your Password? again to reset it. If that doesn't work, contact Snapchat support through the app or website.