How To Find Someone On Snapchat (Snapchat Search)
Whenever you are at a party or in a hurry, exchanging contacts can be hard.
Luckily, the Snapchat search features let you easily add friends with a couple of clicks.
The app can help you to locate them and add nearby users in a pinch.
If you want to learn how to find someone on Snapchat, here are the multiple ways you can do so:
- Search by snapchat username;
- Find Snapchat friends nearby via Map and Quick Add;
- Search by Snapchat phone number lookup.
How To Search by Snapchat Username
Having a username is the quickest way to find someone on Snapchat.
As long as you have a username, you’ll be able to add a friend to your Snapchat app.
It doesn’t have to be an exact username, it can be a similar or approximate username.
To do so, follow these instructions:
Step 1: Tap on the Snapchat Icon on Your Mobile Device
Open Snapchat and go to the search box on the top of your screen.
Step 2: Type the Username and Click on the Search Button
Various usernames including the exact match or similar names will appear.
Tap the name of the user you were looking for and click add friend.
The Snapchat user then will be added to your Snapchat friends list.
If you can’t quite remember a username or didn’t save it, here are all the ways to add friends on Snapchat.
How to Find Snapchat Friends Nearby
To find Snapchat friends nearby is easier than it seems.
You can find nearby friends with the appropriately nicknamed “Find Nearby” feature of the app.
Find Friends nearby on the Map
When you open the app and click on the pin icon on the bottom left corner, you’ll see a map with all your friends.
And that’s how you find Snapchat friends nearby!
As long as you both do not have the ghost option enabled, you’ll be alright.
Otherwise, you can disable it by clicking on the cogwheel on the top right screen.
Note: If you are tired of your friends not respecting your privacy, you might want to delete Snapchat account - the process is pretty straightforward!
The Snapchat Quick Add Feature
The other option is to simply use the Quick Add option.
When you click on the add button a list will appear with different users that are nearby.
As long as you are close to one another, it’s really easy to find someone on Snapchat.
Step 1: Tap the Snapchat Icon to Open it
The same step goes for Apple and Android users, you can’t find another user without opening the app on your screen.
Step 2: Tap the Add Friends Icon or Click on the Search Function
It’ll be on the top right corner opposite to your profile icon.
When you do so, a contact list of possible Snapchat friends will appear on the bottom section of your device.
You’ll see a list of people that are close to you. It is one of the easiest ways to find nearby Snapchat users.
How To Find Someone By Phone Number
Snapchat has a function to directly link your phone contacts to your account.
You’ll find that you’ll follow similar steps through previous points, so we’ll skip the obvious ones.
To find friends on Snapchat through the phone number do the following:
Step 1: On Snapchat Click on Add Friends
Click on the add friends button to look for the way to connect your phone contacts with your account.
Step 2: Click in “All Contacts”
It’s a barely visible icon beside the quick feature. It’s to the right of your screen.
Tap it to sync up with your phone numbers and update your friend’s list.
The contacts list that can be added includes phone numbers and emails.
Snapchat will scan for anyone who did sync their phone number and Snapchat account.
If a contact did so, you’ll easily find them.
When you connect with friends, be mindful of what you sent to them.
It is possible for them to save compromising messages.
Luckily, there is a way to delete Snapchat messages.
Other Ways To Find Snapchat Friends
There are a few more ways to find someone on Snapchat, but requires a bit of coordination on both parts.
They are a Snap code and a URL.
Here are the alternative ways to add someone on Snapchat:
Using a Snapchat Account Code
To simply add a new friend to the app, click on their profile icon.
There’ll be a QR Code there. Tap on it and scan it.
Next, they’ll just save your username account and that’s it!
Simple steps to add a person without using the search bar.
Using a Snapchat App Url
To get the URL a user will need to go to the website, type in their phone number, and copy the URL.
Then, they’ll need to share said URL with any other user.
Next will be to confirm by clicking on add friend and that’s it!
You’ll have added said user to your Snapchat friend list.
You can begin to chat right away and send an image or two their way to start a conversation.
Snapchat Search: Conclusion
As you’ve seen there are various ways to easily find and locate a person on Snapchat.
We hope you did find someone on Snapchat you were looking for.
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FAQ
Can You Search Snapchat Users?
Yes, you look for a Snapchat user by using the function to do so. If you want to find someone on Snapchat, this is the easiest way to do so. As long as you have the username, it should be easy to use.
Can I Search Snapchat Without an Account?
No, you can’t use Snapchat without an account. If you want to see someone’s videos, you’ll need to add that person to Snapchat.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.
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