How to Make a Second Snapchat Account
Thinking of having 2 Snapchat accounts?
Having multiple Snapchat accounts is useful for separating your public life from your private life.
Luckily for everyone, the Snapchat app has made it easier to manage multiple accounts on a single device.
If you want to use two Snapchat accounts on one phone - in today’s guide I will show you how.
You will learn:
- Is it possible to use multiple Snapchat accounts on one phone?
- How to make a second Snapchat account on same phone
- How many accounts can you have on a device?
Can You Have Two Snapchat Accounts?
Yes, you can have more than one Snapchat account provided you have a different email address.
You don’t need a different number to create a second account.
This is true for all mobile devices.
Having two accounts is especially useful to anyone managing any social media app.
As it makes it easier to separate your work from your private life.
Most modern social media apps allow you to have a multitude of accounts for this same reason.
How to Make a Second Snapchat Account
Like in most apps, you’ll need to provide some personal information.
The most important thing is having a second email address ready.
The process is the same for both Apple and Android devices.
To start, make sure you have the Snapchat app installed and up to date.
Then, select Snapchat on one iphone or android device, then:
Step 1: Log Out Of Your Account
Click on your profile icon.
On the upper right corner of the screen, click on the cogwheel (settings) icon.
Scroll down to the bottom, click on log out.
Save your login information before doing so.
Step 2: Tap On Sign Up
On the bottom left corner of all mobile phones, you’ll see the Sign Up option.
Since you must create a new Snapchat account, you need to complete the information from the beginning.
Depending on your needs, you might have to create a business account instead of a personal one.
Step 3: Fill The Information Required
The basic information to create one account on Snapchat is:
- Name
- Last name
- Birthday
- Pasword
- Phone number
After you fill in all your information, Snapchat will send you a 6 digit verification code for your android smartphone or iphone.
Keep in mind that Snapchat users can only have the same phone number on a single app account if they have business and personal accounts.
The app will ask you to find friends and set up your profile.
Click skip those screens, you can fill those options later.
Step 4: Log Into Your New Account
Welcome to your other Snapchat account.
You officially have 2 Snapchat accounts on the same iPhone (or Android phone).
To switch from your secondary account to your other account, repeat the process described in Step 1.
After logging out, both different accounts will appear on the main screen of the app.
How Many Snapchat Accounts Can You Have On One Device?
We’ve managed to link up to 5 Snapchat accounts into one phone using different emails and the same phone for each.
After creating the sixth one, the app showed an error.
So, to add the sixth one, we had to delete another Snapchat account from the phone.
TL; DR: You can have more than one account on any device up to a maximum of 5 accounts.
Can You Be Logged in on Multiple Snapchat Accounts at Same Time?
No, you can’t be logged in on multiple Snapchat accounts on the same app
Unlike Instagram, Snapchat doesn’t have a built-in function to have 2 Snapchat accounts logged in at the same time.
You’ll need to log out each time you want to use your second Snapchat account.
However, the Snapchat app will save the login information for your 2 Snapchat accounts, so it’ll be easier to get back into each account.
Using A Third-party App
Some third-party apps can help you have even more multiple accounts.
They are called cloning apps.
Using a popular cloning app you can have two different Snapchat accounts, but there is no real incentive to do so.
There is already a built-in feature made by the app developer to have more than two Snapchat accounts on your phone.
If your phone has the dual apps feature, then you don’t need to download other app cloning apps to run multiple instances at once.
For instance, if you own a Samsung device, you can enable Samsung’s Dual messenger.
Samsung devices have the possibility of running multiple spaces for personal use by going to device management on the settings app.
Alternatively: Use a Third-Party Cloning App
Cloning apps like Snapchat ++, Dual Messenger, the Parallel Space app from a third party app store, and Dual Space let you clone Snapchat.
When you do so, you’ll be able to have a second copy of the app on a single device.
But a cloned Snapchat app might not function properly and might even damage your mobile device.
Having two Snapchat instances is also possible by going to an unverified store, such as Appvalley App Store.
But the previous app might not work fine to run parallel apps which already block features like these.
You need to ask yourself whether that’s worth the risk.
If you need more information, you can always contact Snapchat Support so they can help you out with this matter.
TL; DR: Avoid any third-party application like Dual Messenger or Parallel Space.
Second Snapchat Account FAQ
Can I Have 2 Snapchats On iPhone?
Yes, you can have 2 Snapchat accounts on one iPhone.
Just create a second account with different account details other than the phone number and you’ll have two Snapchat accounts.
How Do You Get The Second Snapchat app?
The Parallel Space App lets you install two Snapchat apps on one Android device.
The original Snapchat and the fake one will run on the same device simultaneously.
You can download Parallel Space from the Google Play Store.
How Do You Stop Someone Finding You On Snapchat?
Use two Snapchat accounts to make it harder. Then on the app, go to app settings, then go to “mobile number.”
Toggle the option off on the app and no one will find you using your number.
This works wonders when creating multiple app accounts with the same number.
This article is part of How To Use Snapchat Guide where you can learn everything about Snapchat app and all its features.
Karen is a senior technical writer and copywriter here at GrowFollowing. Her area of expertize are social media apps and new media.