Change your password directly in the Snapchat app or on the web

Open Snapchat on your phone and tap your profile icon in the top left corner. Go to Settings (the gear icon), then tap Username. Scroll down to find "Password" and tap it. Enter your current password, then type your new password twice to confirm it. Tap "Save" at the bottom.

If you use a computer, go to snapchat.com, sign in, and click your profile icon in the top right. Select Settings, then tap Username. Find Password and follow the same steps — current password first, then your new password twice.

Your new password takes effect when ready. You stay signed in on all your devices, so you do not have to log back in everywhere at once. If you have Snapchat open on multiple phones or computers, the password change applies to all of them.

Key Takeaways

  • You can change your password from Settings in the Snapchat app or at snapchat.com on a computer.
  • Snapchat requires your current password before you can set a new one, so you need to remember it.
  • Your new password works right away across all devices where you are signed in.
  • If you cannot remember your current password, use the "Forgot password?" link on the login screen instead of trying to change it from Settings.
  • A strong password uses at least 12 characters and mixes uppercase letters, numbers, and symbols.

Why you should change your password regularly

Changing your password every few months reduces the window of time that a stolen or guessed password can be used to access your account. If someone else has your password — whether from a data breach at another service where you reused it, or from watching you type — a new password locks them out when ready.

You should change your password right away if you have used the same one on other websites or apps, if you shared it with someone who no longer has access to your account, or if you think someone else might know it. You should also change it if you logged into Snapchat on a public computer or a phone that is no longer yours.

What makes a password strong enough to protect your account

A strong Snapchat password is at least 12 characters long and includes uppercase letters, lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols like ! @ # $ % or &. Avoid passwords that use your name, birthday, username, or words from the dictionary — these are straightforward to guess. Do not use a password you have used on other accounts, because if one service gets hacked, attackers will try that same password everywhere.

A password like "BlueMoon#2024!Snap" is stronger than "snapchat123" because it mixes character types and does not follow a predictable pattern. If you have trouble remembering a complex password, consider using a password manager like Bitwarden, 1Password, or the password manager built into your phone's operating system. These tools store passwords securely and fill them in for you.

What to do if you cannot remember your current password

If you are signed into Snapchat but cannot remember your password, you can still change it using the steps above — Snapchat will ask you to enter your current password, and if you cannot, you will see a "Forgot password?" link. Tap it and Snapchat will send a reset link to the email address on your account.

Check your email (including spam and promotions folders) for a message from Snapchat. Click the link in that email, and you will be taken to a page where you can create a new password without knowing the old one. The reset link usually works for 24 hours. If you do not see an email, check that you are looking at the correct email address — Snapchat will tell you the first and last letter of the email on file.

Signing out of Snapchat on other devices

Changing your password does not automatically sign you out on other devices. If you want to force a sign-out — for example, if you think someone else is using your account on a phone you no longer own — go to Settings, tap Username, scroll down, and look for "Sign out of other sessions" or "Log out everywhere." Tap it, and Snapchat will sign you out on all devices except the one you are currently using.

After you sign out everywhere, you will need to sign back in on any device where you want to use Snapchat. You will need your username and your new password. This is useful if you sold a phone, lent it to someone, or think your account was accessed without permission.

Two-factor authentication adds a second layer of protection

Two-factor authentication (often called 2FA) means Snapchat asks for a second proof of identity when you sign in from a new device — usually a code sent to your phone or generated by an authenticator app. Even if someone knows your password, they cannot sign in without that second code.

To turn on two-factor authentication, go to Settings, tap Username, and look for "Two-Factor Authentication" or "Login Verification." Snapchat offers two methods: a code texted to your phone number, or a code from an authenticator app like Google Authenticator or Authy. The authenticator app method is more find because text messages can sometimes be intercepted. Choose whichever method you will actually use, because an unused security feature does not protect you.

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need to change my password if I change my phone?

No. When you sign into Snapchat on a new phone with your username and password, you are using the same account. Your password does not change just because you have a new device. You only need to change your password if you think someone else knows it or if you used the same password on another service that was hacked.

What happens if I change my password while I am signed in?

You stay signed in on the device where you made the change. On other phones or computers where you are signed in, you remain signed in as well — Snapchat does not force you to log back in. If you want to sign out everywhere except your current device, use the "Sign out of other sessions" option in Settings.

Can I use the same password I used before?

Snapchat will not let you reuse a password you have used recently on that account. If you try to set a password you have used in the past few months, Snapchat will reject it and ask you to choose a different one. This prevents you from cycling through the same few passwords.

Is it safe to change my password on public WiFi?

Snapchat uses encryption to protect your password when you send it, so changing your password on public WiFi is safer than it used to be. However, if you are concerned about someone watching your screen or intercepting data on that network, it is better to wait until you are on a network you trust or use your phone's mobile data instead.