How to View Snapchat Stories: 3 Simple Ways (2024)

Written byRain Kengly

Last Updated: April 3, 2024Fact Checked

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   Open the Snapchat app. This is the white ghost with a yellow background.^[1]

   • Snapchat is available for iOS in the App Store and for Android in the Google Play Store.
   • If you aren't already logged in, tap Sign in to do so now, or create an account.
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   Tap the Stories tab. This is the icon of the two people at the bottom-right corner.

   • You can also swipe from right to left to open this page.

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   Tap a Story. You'll see a list of Stories at the top, underneath the Friends header. Swipe to flip through available Stories or to find a specific user.

   • As long as you haven't already seen their Story, any user who posted a Story within the last 24 hours will be shown first. You'll see a preview of their Story within the circle.
   • When you tap a Story, it will begin playing immediately.
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   Navigate through the Story. Tapping the left side of the screen will rewind to the previous Story segment. Tapping on the right will skip to the next Story segment.

   • If you finish the current Story, you'll usually automatically skip to the next one.
   • Swipe down to exit the Story view.
   • If you want to rewatch someone's Story, it will be towards the end of the Story list. Tap it again to view it.

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   How to Post to Snapchat Stories: 6 Steps (with Pictures) - wikiHowHere's What You Need to Know About Posting Stories on Snapchat

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   Open the Snapchat app. This is the white ghost with a yellow background. If you aren't already logged in, tap Sign in to do so now, or create an account.

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   Tap your profile picture. This is the icon at the top-left corner. In most cases, this will be your Bitmoji

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   Tap your Story. You'll find a list of your Stories under the header "My Stories". The number next to the eye icon shows how often your Story has been watched.

   • You can see who else viewed your Story by swiping up from the bottom of your screen as the Story plays.
   • If needed, you can change who can see your Story or create a private Story.
   • Since a Story will remain visible on your profile for up to 24 hours, you can see how much of that time your Story has been posted. For example, if the Snap in the Story reads that it was posted "1 hr ago", it will be on your Story for 23 more hours.

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1. 1

   Open the Snapchat app. This is the white ghost with a yellow background. If you aren't already logged in, tap Sign in to do so now, or create an account.

2. 2

   Tap the Stories tab. This is the icon of the two people at the bottom-right corner.

   • You can also swipe from right to left to open this page.
3. 3

   Tap a Story. You can find public Stories underneath the Discover Tab. It will begin playing immediately.

   • If you like the content, tap the yellow Subscribe button at the top-right corner. This will put the user underneath the Subscriptions tab of the Stories page.
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   View Spotlights. Spotlights are Stories that are promoted, boosted, or popular at the moment. You can find Spotlights by tapping the Play icon in the bottom-right corner.

   • Swipe up or tap the screen to view the next Spotlight. This tab functions similarly to the TikTok For You page; it will keep generating videos until you close the app.

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