Adding friends is one of the core features of Snapchat that allows you to connect and share moments with other Snapchatters. Whether you want to add your real-life friends, co-workers, family members or make new friends, Snapchat makes it easy to find and add new connections. Here are the main ways to add friends on Snapchat.
Add Friends by Username
The easiest way to add friends on Snapchat is by using their unique Snapchat username. Here’s how:
- Open your Snapchat app and tap on the ghost icon at the top left to go to your profile.
- Tap the add friend icon (person and plus symbol) at the top right.
- Type in the exact Snapchat username of the person you want to add.
- Tap ‘Add’ to send a friend request. If the username exists, your friend request will be sent.
Once you send the friend request, the other person will receive a notification prompting them to accept or reject your request. If they accept, you will become friends and can start snapping each other!
Add Friends from Contacts
If you have friends or contacts that already use Snapchat, the easiest way to find and add them is through your phone’s contacts list:
- Go to your Snapchat profile and tap the add friend icon.
- Tap ‘Add Friends from Contacts’.
- Snapchat will scan and match your contacts to existing Snapchat users.
- Tap ‘Add’ next to any contacts you want to friend.
This allows you to easily find and add friends and family members that already have Snapchat. If any of your contacts don’t have Snapchat, you can invite them to download it and connect with you.
Add Friends from Snapcode
Every Snapchat user has a unique Snapcode which looks like a funky QR code. You can add friends by scanning their Snapcode using your Snapchat camera:
- Open your Snapchat camera and point it at a friend’s Snapcode.
- Tap the ghost icon that pops up over the code to add them as a friend.
- You can also take a snap of their code then add them from your Snapchat memories.
Snapcodes provide an easy way to visually add friends when you’re physically together. You can find someone’s Snapcode on their Snapchat profile, or they may have it on their business card or other branding.
Add Friends Nearby
Snapchat has a neat feature that allows you to discover and add new Snapchat friends who are physically nearby. Here’s how to use it:
- Tap the ghost icon on your profile to open the Quick Add menu.
- Tap ‘Add Friends Nearby’.
- Snapchat will then show you a feed of Snapchat users nearby that you can add.
- Tap ‘Add’ on any users you want to friend.
The Nearby feed will show you a bit about each user, like their Snapchat username, name and shared friends or interests. It’s a great way to make new Snapchat connections in person.
Add Friends from TikTok
If you use TikTok, you can easily find and add TikTok friends through Snapchat using your Snapchat and TikTok accounts:
- Go to your Snapchat profile and tap the Add Friends icon.
- Tap ‘Add Friends from TikTok’.
- Log in to your TikTok account if prompted.
- Select which TikTok friends you want to find on Snapchat.
- Snapchat will find matching accounts that you can add.
Connecting your TikTok friends allows you to cross-polinate your follower bases and reach new audiences across both platforms.
Search to Add Friends
You can search for specific people or usernames to find and add friends on Snapchat:
- Tap the icon at the top right to open the Add Friends menu.
- Tap ‘Add by Username or Name’ to search.
- Type in a name, username, email, phone number or other info.
- Results will show Snapchat accounts matching your search that you can add.
Searching is helpful when you want to find a specific person but don’t know their exact Snapchat username. You can search by name, phone number, email or other identifiers.
Add Friends from Facebook Friends
If you have the Facebook app installed, you can use it to find Facebook friends who also have Snapchat:
- Open the Add Friends menu in Snapchat.
- Tap ‘Add Friends from Facebook’.
- Log into your Facebook account if prompted.
- Select which Facebook friends you want to find on Snapchat.
- Any matching Snapchat accounts will show up to add as friends.
Connecting your Facebook friends list makes it easy to find Snapchat buddies from your other social networks.
Add Celebrity Accounts
Lots of celebrities, influencers, musicians and public figures have Snapchat accounts that you can follow. Here are some ways to find and add celebrity Snapchats:
- Search for their official username if you know it.
- Check their other social media profiles for their Snapchat handle.
- Look up lists of verified celebrity Snapchats online.
- Use Snapchat’s search tool to find public figures.
- Scan celebrity Snapcodes if they have them posted.
Following celebrities can be entertaining but make sure to use discretion when adding accounts you don’t personally know.
Add Friends from Groups
Snapchat has a Groups feature that allows you to communicate with multiple friends at once via Snaps, Chats or Stories in the group. You can add new Snapchat friends directly from your Groups:
- Open a Group chat that you manage.
- Tap the settings icon at the top right.
- Tap ‘Add Members’ to add new Snapchat friends to the Group.
- Search for users or select from your contacts to add.
Adding new Snapchat friends to your Groups makes it easy to grow your Snapchat community.
Add Friends from Quick Add
Snapchat’s Quick Add menu provides a central place to access all the ways to add friends such as Snapcodes, Nearby, Contacts and others. Here’s how it works:
- Tap the ghost icon on your profile to open Quick Add.
- Browse the options like Add Nearby, Snapcodes, Contacts, etc.
- Tap any method to start adding friends.
Quick Add makes it easy to access all of Snapchat’s add friend features in one convenient place.
Talk to Strangers with Snapchat Chat
Looking to make new Snapchat friends outside of your existing social network? Snapchat Chat allows you to start conversations with random strangers and potentially add them as friends:
- Tap the chat bubble icon in Snapchat to open Chat.
- Swipe down on the Camera to enter stranger Chat.
- Chat with random Snapchat users who are also looking to meet new people.
- If you hit it off, you can add each other as friends!
Chatting with strangers can be an exciting way to meet potential new Snapchat friends from around the world.
Add Friends at School or Work
Snapchat is commonly used among students and coworkers to communicate and goof around. You can easily add classmates or colleagues through:
- Getting their Snapcodes or usernames in person.
- Searching for their names or emails.
- Finding them through your phone contacts.
- Seeing them under Quick Add > Nearby.
- Joining shared Snap Groups or Stories.
Adding school and work friends makes Snapchat more fun and creates bonding opportunities.
Add Friends from Other Apps
Some third-party apps like Tumblr, VSCO, 7TV, LOLConnect and Yubo can connect with Snapchat and allow you to find Snapchat friends from those platforms. The connection process varies for each app but generally involves:
- Linking your Snapchat account in the app’s settings.
- Opting to find Snapchat friends through the app.
- Selecting which connections to add.
Check the app’s instructions for exact steps to find cross-platform friends. This opens up new ways to discover Snapchat connections.
Scan Snap Tags
Snap Tags are special Snapcodes you can find on products, ads, posters and at events. Scanning them with Snapchat can unlock AR experiences, filters and sometimes the ability to instantly add a brand’s Snapchat account as a friend. To scan:
- Open the Snapchat camera.
- Point your camera at a Snap Tag code.
- Tap the ghost icon to trigger the tag experience.
Snap Tags make it fun and easy to engage with brands on Snapchat when you come across their codes in the real world.
Add Friends You’ve Interacted With
Snapchat suggests friends for you to add based on connections like:
- Viewing each other’s Stories.
- Chatting without adding each other.
- Being on each other’s Nearby lists.
- Having mutual friends.
- Being contacts in your phone book.
Go to your Snapchat profile and tap ‘Add Friends’ to see suggested connections. This helps round out your friend list with familiar faces.
Accept Friend Requests
When someone adds your username on Snapchat to try to connect with you, you’ll get a friend request notification. To accept it:
- Tap the notification when it comes in.
- Alternatively go to your profile > Add Friends > Accept.
- Review the request and tap ‘Accept’ to confirm.
Accepting friend requests lets you connect with Snapchatters who want to be added to your friends list.
Add Friends from Snapchat Stories
If you enjoy someone’s public Snapchat Story, you can add them as a friend directly from their Story:
- Tap and hold on their profile picture in their Story.
- Select ‘Add Friend’ from the menu.
- Tap ‘Add’ to send them a friend request.
This provides an easy way to connect with cool Snapchat creators you discover.