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How do you access my eyes only on Snapchat if I forgot my password?

How do you access my eyes only on Snapchat if I forgot my password?

Snapchat’s “My Eyes Only” feature allows users to save photos and videos that are protected by an additional passcode and not visible in the app’s main Memories section. If you forget your Snapchat password, you will be locked out of your account, including My Eyes Only. While there is no direct way to recover access to My Eyes Only without your account password, there are a few potential solutions to try.

Forgotten Passcode vs Forgotten Password

It’s important to understand the difference between forgetting your My Eyes Only passcode and forgetting your main Snapchat password:

Forgotten My Eyes Only Passcode: If you remember your Snapchat password but forgot the PIN for My Eyes Only, you can still log into your account. From there, you can reset your My Eyes Only PIN and access the hidden content again.

Forgotten Snapchat Password: If you forgot your main Snapchat password, you will be unable to log into your account at all. Without access to your account, you cannot view or recover anything stored in My Eyes Only.

Resetting the My Eyes Only passcode only requires access to your Snapchat account. Recovering a forgotten Snapchat password is more challenging and the focus of this article.

Reset Snapchat Password if Email/Phone Connected

If you associated an email address or phone number with your Snapchat account, you can reset your password through these methods:

Reset via Email:

  1. Go to snapchat.com and click Log In.
  2. Enter your Snapchat username and click Forgot Password?
  3. Enter the email linked to your account and click Submit.
  4. Check your email inbox for a password reset message from Snapchat.
  5. Click the reset link in the email and create a new Snapchat password.
  6. Log into Snapchat with your new password.

Reset via SMS text message:

  1. Go to snapchat.com and click Login.
  2. Enter your username and click Forgot Password?
  3. Enter the phone number linked to your account.
  4. Check your text messages for a 6-digit verification code from Snapchat.
  5. Enter the code on the Snapchat website.
  6. Create and confirm a new password.
  7. Log into Snapchat with your new password.

If neither of those options work, your account email and phone number may not be set up. You will need to prove ownership of the account through Snapchat’s account recovery process.

Recover Account if Email/Phone Not Linked

If your email and phone number are not associated with your Snapchat account, account recovery is more complicated. You will need to provide details to prove you are the account owner.

Here is the process:

  1. Go to snapchat.com and click Login.
  2. Enter your username and click Forgot Password?
  3. Select “I don’t have access to these” when asked for email/phone.
  4. Select your username type (phone number or custom name).
  5. Click “Get Started” under account recovery options.

You will then need to complete the following steps:

Provide Public Details:

  • Full name on the account
  • Username
  • Birthdate
  • Approximate date you created the account

Answer Security Questions:

  • Locations where you used Snapchat
  • Friends on your friends list
  • Memories and posted content

Upload Photo ID:

  • Take a photo of your official ID (driver’s license, passport, etc).
  • Upload the photo when prompted.

Snapchat will review your details and ID photo to confirm you are the account owner. If approved, you can reset your password via email and regain access. The full verification process can take 1-7 days in some cases.

Contact Snapchat Support

If you cannot complete account recovery on your own, you can reach out to Snapchat Support for additional help:

  • In the Snapchat app, go to Settings > Support > I Need Help and fill out the form.
  • Visit support.snapchat.com and submit a request.

In your request, explain that you forgot your password and were unable to recover your account through the steps above. Provide as many details as possible to prove account ownership.

However, there is no guarantee Snapchat can help reset your password if you cannot provide enough verifying information yourself.

My Eyes Only Data Recovery Without Password

Without your Snapchat login, there is no official way to recover or access My Eyes Only content. However, there are a few last resort methods you could attempt if the data is critical:

  • Restore from a backup: If you previously backed up your iPhone or Android phone, you may be able to extract the Snapchat data from the backup.
  • Use data recovery software: Software like iMyFone D-Back for iOS or Dr. Fone for Android can scan your phone for residual Snapchat files.
  • Access cloud backups: Some Android devices automatically back up data to Google Drive. You may find Snapchat photos saved in your cloud storage.
  • Connect to a computer: When plugged into a computer, some phones show device files that can be explored to find Snapchat folders.

However, these methods do not work in all cases and should be considered last resort options. Avoid manipulating app data as it may cause more harm than good.

Prevent Losing Access to My Eyes Only

Losing access to your secret Snapchat content can be frustrating. Here are some tips to avoid it in the future:

  • Link your email and phone number to your Snapchat account in the app’s settings. This enables password resets.
  • Save your My Eyes Only PIN in a password manager or write it down somewhere secure.
  • Enable 2-factor authentication (2FA) for added security on your account.
  • Frequently change your Snapchat and My Eyes Only passcodes to reduce risk.
  • Avoid suspicious 3rd party apps claiming to unlock My Eyes Only.

Keeping account information and login details safe is the best way to ensure you don’t get locked out of Snapchat or My Eyes Only again.

Conclusion

Losing access to your Snapchat account makes recovering My Eyes Only content very difficult and unlikely. The only true solution is to reset your forgotten Snapchat password through account recovery steps.

Your best options are using a linked email or phone number to receive a password reset link. Without those details, you must complete the full account recovery process and provide extensive proof of ownership.

In some cases contacting Snapchat support may help, but there is no guarantee. As a last resort, you can attempt data extraction from phone backups and files. But the most foolproof method is keeping your login information safe and frequently updating your passwords.