Download and install Snapchat from the App Store or Google Play
Create an account with your email, phone number, and birthday
Choose a username and password
Add friends from your contacts, username search, or Snapcode
Open the camera to take a photo or hold the button to record a video
Tap the screen to add text, stickers, filters, or drawings
Send a Snap to one friend or multiple friends
Post a Snap to your Story for all friends to see
View Snaps and Stories from friends on the Chat and Stories tabs
Use Chat to send messages, photos, and videos
Open Snaps before they disappear
Check Snap Map to see friends’ locations if they share them
Explore Discover and Spotlight for public content
Save important Snaps or Chats in Memories
Adjust privacy settings, notifications, and location sharing in Settings
Block or remove users if needed