How to Remove Contacts access from Snapchat on iPhone

Author: Ankita Datta | Guide: iPhone |

Snapchat users may sync their device contacts to the mobile app in order to identify friends and family members who use the service. When contacts are synced to the Snapchat app, they may easily add those contacts as friends. Many times you don't want the app to access your contact. How do you remove the access then? Don't worry. The latest version of iOS gives consumers a multitude of options for limiting app access, monitoring contact accuracy, and improving overall device security. If you want to remove contacts access from Snapchat on your iPhone then, follow the steps given below. You can also disable notifications in Snapchat.

How to Enable/Disable Sync Contacts in Snapchat on iPhone

Remove Contacts access from Snapchat in iPhone

Step-1 Open Settings: First, start by opening the settings application from your iPhone. The settings icon is represented by a gear.

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Step-2 Scroll Down: On opening the settings option there will be a lot of options. You can also get all the installed apps on your iPhone. Hence, for searching scroll down to find the Snapchat app option

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Step-3 Tap Snapchat: On finding the Snapchat option after scrolling down, tap on it to select it.

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Step-4 Turn off Contacts Access: Now a new page appears which has all the permissions that Snapchat has, all the active as well as inactive permissions that are there.

On searching, you will find a Contacts option. The option will be active which would be represented by the green color. Tap on the slider to inactive the contacts access for Snapchat. If it changes into grey again, it means it has become inactive.

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These are some easy steps given above which you can follow to remove contact access on Snapchat on iPhone.

FAQ

What does a Snapchat blue lock indicate?

The lock sign next to a Snapchat story indicates that it is private. This function has been available on the app for quite some time now and allows users to share any story with only a selected number of individuals. The user can choose the people with whom they want to share the story.

Can someone get my Snapchat number?

Even if you don't use Snapchat, if a friend of yours gives Snapchat access to their contact list and you're present on their saved contacts list, then Snapchat will gather information about you. Your name, email address, and phone number may be among the information that Snapchat can gather. 

How do you hide your Snapchat story?

Open Snapchat and select the profile icon. Then, select Private Story and choose who will have access to your Private Story. Add people who you think to be your close and want to share your private stories with.  After you've finished adding individuals, click Create Story. Finally, give your narrative a title and click Save.

On iOS, how can I alter my Snapchat permissions?

You also can check your Snapchat permissions by going to your settings!  You can hide your location in Snapchat iPhone. And here is how you can check your permissions:

  • First, open the Snapchat application from your iPhone. 
  • Once, the Snapchat app opens the camera page displays automatically. 
  • Look at the top left corner of your page, you will find the Profile Photo icon. Click on it. 
  • At the top right corner of your Profile screen, tap the settings button.
  • Scroll down to the option “Additional Services’ and tap on ‘Manage.’
  • Then click on the “Permissions” option. 
  • You’ll find a lot of options such as Location, Camera, Notification, Photos, Microphone, Contacts, and Clipboard.

Can I use Snapchat if I don’t have contact access?

Yes, obviously you can use Snapchat even if you don't have contact access. You can search for the Snapchat usernames of the people you want to add from the search option. Once, you find them, you can add them to your Snapchat friends. In this way, you don't have to give Snapchat access to your entire contact list but also get the friends you want from your contact as your Snapchat friend.

The faqs given above can help you a lot to understand a lot about Snapchat. Hence, go through them.

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