Where to find Snapchat notification settings

Snapchat notifications live in your phone's settings, not in the Snapchat app itself. This means you control them from the same place you manage notifications for text messages, email, and other apps — your phone's main Settings menu.

On iPhone, open Settings, scroll down to find Snapchat in the list of apps, and tap it. On Android, open Settings, go to Apps or process Manager, find Snapchat, and tap Notifications. From there, you can turn off all notifications or pick which types you want to see.

Key Takeaways

  • Snapchat notifications are controlled through your phone's Settings app, not through Snapchat itself.
  • You can turn off all notifications at once, or silence only specific types like messages, friend requests, or story updates.
  • Turning off notifications does not delete your account, lose your messages, or affect your Snapchat streaks.
  • On iPhone, notification settings are under Settings > Snapchat > Notifications; on Android, they are under Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Notifications.
  • You can also set a "Do Not Disturb" schedule so notifications pause during certain hours without turning them off completely.

Turning off all Snapchat notifications at once

The fastest way to silence Snapchat is to disable all notifications. On iPhone, go to Settings > Snapchat > Notifications and toggle off "Allow Notifications." On Android, go to Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Notifications and toggle off "Show Notifications."

Once you do this, Snapchat will not send you any alerts — no sounds, no badges on the app icon, no banners on your lock screen. You will still receive messages and snaps; they just will not notify you. You can open the app anytime to see what you missed.

Choosing which types of notifications to keep

If you want to hear about messages from close friends but not story updates or friend requests, you can customize which notifications Snapchat sends. On both iPhone and Android, after you tap into Snapchat's notification settings, you will see toggles for different notification types: Messages, Calls, Friend Requests, Stories, Memories, and Spotlight.

Turn off the ones you do not want to see. For example, many people keep Messages on but turn off Stories and Spotlight. This way you stay connected to direct communication but avoid constant alerts about what other people posted.

Setting notification schedules and quiet hours

Both iPhone and Android let you create a schedule so notifications pause during certain hours. On iPhone, go to Settings > Snapchat > Notifications and look for "Scheduled Summary" or use your phone's Focus modes (Settings > Focus) to silence Snapchat during work hours, sleep time, or other periods you choose.

On Android, you can set a schedule under Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Notifications > Notification Schedule. Pick the hours when you do not want to be bothered, and Snapchat will hold notifications until your quiet time ends. The messages and snaps will still arrive; they just will not alert you until your schedule allows.

What turning off notifications does and does not do

Turning off Snapchat notifications is completely separate from deleting your account or logging out. Your account stays active, your messages stay on Snapchat's servers, and your streaks continue to count. No one can tell that you have notifications turned off.

The only thing that changes is that you stop receiving alerts. If someone sends you a snap or message, it will sit in your inbox until you open the app and read it. You will not see a badge number on the Snapchat icon, and you will not get a sound or vibration.

Turning notifications back on

If you change your mind, go back to the same settings menu and toggle notifications back on. On iPhone, that is Settings > Snapchat > Notifications > Allow Notifications. On Android, it is Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Notifications > Show Notifications. You can also re-enable specific notification types if you had turned off only some of them.

Once you turn them back on, you will start receiving alerts again when ready. Snapchat will not resend notifications for messages you missed while notifications were off — those will just appear as unread in your inbox when you open the app.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will people know I turned off notifications?

No. Turning off notifications is invisible to other users. They cannot see your notification settings, and Snapchat does not tell them whether you have alerts on or off. They will only know you have not responded if you do not open the app for a long time.

Can I turn off notifications for one person but keep them for others?

Snapchat does not have a built-in feature to silence one specific person's messages while keeping notifications from others. Your best option is to turn off all notifications and check the app regularly, or mute that person's story if the issue is story updates rather than direct messages.

What happens to messages I receive while notifications are off?

Messages and snaps arrive normally and stay in your inbox. They just do not trigger an alert on your phone. When you open Snapchat, you will see them waiting for you, marked as unread if you have not opened them yet.

Do my streaks continue if I turn off notifications?

Yes. Streaks are based on whether you and a friend exchange snaps within 24 hours, not on whether you have notifications on. Turning off alerts does not affect streaks at all — you just need to remember to open the app and snap back within the time window.

Can I set different notification rules for different times of day?

Yes, through your phone's Focus modes (iPhone) or Notification Schedule (Android). You can create a schedule so notifications pause during work hours or sleep time, then resume automatically. This is easier than manually turning notifications on and off each day.