Where to find the gender setting on Snapchat

Your gender on Snapchat lives in your profile settings, not in a separate account menu. Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top left corner, then tap the gear icon to enter Settings. Scroll down until you see "Gender" — it appears below your username and birthday fields.

The gender field shows whatever you set during account creation, or "Not specified" if you skipped it. Snapchat does not require you to enter a gender at all, so if you see nothing there, that is normal. You can add one, change one, or remove it entirely from this same menu.

Key Takeaways

  • Your gender setting is in your Snapchat profile under Settings, accessible from the gear icon on your profile page.
  • You can set your gender to Male, Female, Not specified, or leave it blank — Snapchat does not force you to choose.
  • Changes take effect when ready and are visible only to people you have added as friends, not to strangers.
  • Changing your gender does not affect your username, Snapcode, or any of your saved messages or memories.

Steps to change your gender setting

Tap your profile icon in the top left of the main camera screen. This opens your profile page, where you see your username, display name, and a gear icon in the top right corner. Tap that gear icon to open Settings.

Scroll down the Settings menu until you reach the "Gender" field. Tap on it to see your options: Male, Female, Not specified, or a blank field if you want to remove the setting entirely. Select the option that matches what you want to display, then tap outside the field or press the back button — Snapchat saves the change automatically.

You do not need to confirm the change or restart the app. The new gender appears on your profile when ready. If you added friends before changing your gender, they will see the updated information the next time they view your profile.

Who can see your gender on Snapchat

Only people you have added as friends can see your gender. Snapchat does not display gender on your public Snapcode or in search results, so strangers cannot find you based on this information. If someone is not your friend, they cannot view your profile at all.

Your gender is also not visible in Stories, Chats, or Snaps you send. It appears only when someone taps on your profile name to view your full profile page. If you remove your gender setting entirely, your profile straightforward shows no gender information — there is no "blank" label that appears to others.

What happens to your account when you change gender

Changing your gender does not affect your Snapchat account in any other way. Your username stays the same, your Snapcode remains valid, and all your saved Chats, Memories, and Stories are unaffected. Friends do not receive a notification that you changed this setting.

Your Snap Score, friend list, and account history are completely separate from your gender setting. If you change your gender multiple times, each change overwrites the previous one with no record kept. Snapchat treats this as a straightforward profile detail, the same as updating your display name or birthday.

Changing gender on Snapchat from different devices

The process is identical whether you use an iPhone, Android phone, or tablet. Open Snapchat, tap your profile icon, tap the gear icon, scroll to Gender, and select your choice. Snapchat syncs your profile information across all devices you log into, so a change made on your phone appears on any tablet or other device where you use the same account.

If you use Snapchat on a computer through the web version, you cannot change your gender there — the web version shows only limited profile options. Make changes through the mobile app instead, and they will be visible everywhere your account is logged in.

Removing your gender from Snapchat

To remove your gender entirely, open your profile, tap Settings, scroll to Gender, and select "Not specified." This clears the field and shows no gender information on your profile. Some users prefer this option for privacy reasons, or straightforward because they do not want to share that detail.

You can add a gender back at any time using the same steps. There is no penalty or waiting period for changing or removing your gender setting. If you have never set a gender, your profile already shows "Not specified," and you do not need to do anything.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does changing my gender affect my Snapchat username or Snapcode?

No. Your username and Snapcode are permanent and separate from your gender setting. Changing your gender does not change either one, and people who have already added you using your Snapcode can still find you.

Will my friends get a notification when I change my gender?

No. Snapchat does not send notifications for profile changes. Your friends will only see the new gender if they view your profile after you make the change.

Can I hide my gender from specific friends?

No. Your gender setting applies to all friends equally — you cannot show it to some people and hide it from others. If you want to control who sees it, your only option is to remove it entirely or set it to "Not specified."

What if I do not want to set a gender at all?

You do not have to. Leave the field blank or select "Not specified," and your profile will show no gender information. Snapchat does not require this field to be filled.

Can I change my gender on Snapchat Web?

No. The web version of Snapchat does not include the gender setting option. Use the mobile app on your phone or tablet to change this information.