Disappearing messages, 24-hour story posts, and fun lenses are what make Snapchat so fun. But fun doesn’t necessarily mean private, and it’s easy to get caught up in the Snap-tastic thrill of it all without thinking twice about Snapchat’s privacy settings.
10 Essential Tips to Stay Safe on Snapchat
You can never be too careful on the web, especially when it comes to sharing personal photos, videos, and other sensitive information. The following Snapchat privacy tips can help keep your account safe.
Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your account and helps prevent unauthorized access. Whenever you want to log in to your Snapchat account from any device, you’ll need to enter both your password and a verification code that’s automatically sent to your phone.
To enable two-factor authentication on Snapchat, go to your Profile > Settings and tap the button next to SMS Verification to turn it on. Snapchat will walk you through the process of setting everything up.