Knowing who has logged into your Snapchat account can be important for maintaining your privacy and security. While Snapchat itself does not have built-in features to show you a log of logins, there are a few methods you can use to see who has gained access to your account.
Check the login notifications
One of the easiest ways to see if someone else has logged into your Snapchat account is to check the login notifications. Snapchat will send a notification to your phone number on file whenever your account is accessed from a new device. So if you see a login notification come through and you know it wasn’t you, that’s a sign someone else logged in.
To view your login notifications:
- Open the Snapchat app
- Go to your profile page
- Tap the settings gear icon
- Select “Login notifications”
Here you will see a list of dates, times, devices, and locations where your Snapchat was accessed. Look for any logins from unknown devices that you don’t recognize.
Check location history
In addition to login notifications, you can also view a history of the locations your account has been accessed from. This can provide clues if someone else is logging into your account.
To see your Snapchat location history:
- Go to your Snapchat settings
- Select “Location services”
- Tap “My Location History”
This will bring up a map showing the various locations your account has been logged in from. See if there are any logins from places you haven’t been.
Review added friends
Someone with access to your account may add friends that you don’t know. Checking your friend list and looking for any unfamiliar names is a way to check for suspicious activity.
To see your added friends:
- Go to your friends list in Snapchat
- Scroll through the list and look for any names you don’t recognize
- You can also sort your friend list by “Added Me” to easily see new additions
If you see any friends you didn’t add yourself, that’s a sign your account may have been compromised.
Check Snapchat memories
Your Snapchat memories include saved chats, stories, snaps, and other content. If someone gains access to your account, they may save conversations or other snaps to your memories.
To review your Snapchat memories:
- Go to your profile page
- Tap the settings gear icon
- Select “Memories”
- Review saved snaps, stories, and conversations
Look for any snaps or chats you don’t remember saving. Any unfamiliar content could indicate suspicious activity.
Check your chat history
In addition to saved memories, you can also scroll through your Snapchat chat history to check for any unusual messages sent from your account.
To view your Snapchat chat history:
- Open a chat with one of your friends
- Tap and hold on the chat screen
- Select “View chat history”
Scan through your chat logs and see if there are any messages you didn’t send yourself. This could be a sign of unauthorized access.
Look for new display names
If someone logs into your Snapchat account, they may change your display name to something silly or offensive as a prank or form of cyberbullying.
To see if your display name has been changed:
- Go to your profile page
- Check your display name at the top
- Make sure it still matches what you had set
If the name has been changed without your knowledge, your account may be compromised.
Check your Bitmoji settings
Snapchat’s Bitmoji avatars are linked to your account. If someone logs in as you, they may customize your Bitmoji with new outfits, actions, or moods.
To review your Bitmoji settings:
- Go to your profile page
- Tap your Bitmoji avatar
- Select “Edit Avatar”
- Review the avatar style, outfit, and mood
Look for any customizations you didn’t make yourself. Unusual changes to your Bitmoji may signal an account breach.
Check Snapchat support
For additional confirmation, you can contact Snapchat support. The Snapchat team can check activity logs and confirm if any suspicious logins have occurred.
To contact Snapchat support:
- Go to support.snapchat.com
- Click on your issue category and select “Login issues”
- Select “I think someone logged into my account”
- Fill out the form with details about suspicious activity
Snapchat can then investigate and confirm if there has been any unauthorized access to your account.
Enable two-factor authentication
To better secure your account going forward, make sure to enable two-factor authentication (2FA). 2FA requires both your password and a secondary piece of identifying information to log in.
To set up 2FA:
- Go to your Snapchat settings
- Select “Login Verification”
- Tap “Continue” and follow the prompts to set up 2FA
With 2FA enabled, it will be much harder for someone else to access your account even if they have your password.
Change your password
If you confirm that someone else accessed your Snapchat, one of the first steps to take is to change your password. This prevents the unauthorized user from being able to log in again.
To change your Snapchat password:
- Go to your profile settings
- Tap “Password”
- Enter your current password
- Type your new password and confirm
Make your new password unique and hard to guess. Avoid using the same password across multiple sites.
Log out of all sessions
When you change your password, it’s also a good idea to log out of all logged in sessions. This signs any unauthorized users out of your Snapchat account on all devices.
To log out everywhere:
- Go to your profile settings
- Tap “Log Out Everywhere”
- Confirm you want to log out of all sessions
With all sessions logged out, you can be sure only devices you manually sign in will have access to your account.
Deactivate your account
If your account has been severely compromised, you may want to temporarily deactivate your Snapchat. This makes your profile and data inaccessible until you reactive it.
To deactivate your Snapchat account:
- Go to your profile settings
- Select “Delete My Account”
- Tap “Continue” and follow the steps to deactivate
When you’re ready, you can log back in and reactivate your account.
Beware of phishing scams
Some signs of account access may actually be phishing scams instead. Phishing is when hackers try to trick you into entering your login details on fake websites.
Watch out for:
- Emails requesting you verify account details
- Password reset emails you didn’t initiate
- Login pages with misspelled web addresses
Never enter your Snapchat credentials after following a suspicious link. Go directly to snapchat.com or the app.
Monitor account notifications
Going forward, keep a close eye on the login notifications and location services in your Snapchat account. Review these settings regularly for any suspicious activity.
Also watch out for other unusual activity like:
- Forgotten conversations
- New friends added
- Unfamiliar Bitmoji customizations
- Changes to your profile information
Monitoring these account signals can help alert you to any future unauthorized logins.
Conclusion
Keeping your Snapchat account secure requires vigilance against unauthorized access. Fortunately, there are steps you can take to view Snapchat’s login history and watch for suspicious activity.
By enabling 2FA, changing your password, and monitoring account notifications, you can better protect your account from infiltration going forward. Being proactive helps ensure you know who is accessing your profile and can stop unwanted logins.