Snapchat is a social media platform where you can share pictures, videos, and text with your friends and followers. As of now, it has over 100 million active users and more than 600 million daily active users. So, if you’re looking to make a public profile on Snapchat, you’ve come to the right place!
In this article, we will discuss why you should make a public profile on Snapchat, how to do it, and how to use it. All of this information is based on our experience as Snapchat users, and we will explain everything in detail.
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What is a public profile on Snapchat?
A public profile on Snapchat is a user’s account where their friends can view and chat with them. Before you start thinking that you have to have millions of followers to be on Snapchat, let’s discuss what a public profile on Snapchat is.
As you may or may not have heard, Snapchat is a messaging app, and as such, it’s often confused with social media platforms such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram. However, unlike these platforms, Snapchat is unique in that you only have one account, and that account is called your “Snapchat usernames”.
You, as the user, are the only one who sees your public account on Snapchat. Those who follow you will only see your public account. Only your friends will see your private account. This is how Snapchat is meant to be used, and it’s one of the reasons why it’s so popular.
How to make a public profile on Snapchat
So, now that we know what a public profile on Snapchat is, how do you make one? Well, there are a few ways. If you’re thinking “I don’t know anyone on Snapchat, how can I do this?”, keep reading. We’ll get to how to make a public account on Snapchat in a moment.
If you’re an experienced Snapchat user and you want to quickly add another user to your friends list, you can follow the steps below.
If you’re brand new to Snapchat and don’t know anyone on the platform, you can create a public account on Snapchat by following the steps below. If you have friends who are already on Snapchat, you can add them as well.
How to view your public profile
Ok, we mentioned above how public accounts on Snapchat are visible to friends only. Let’s talk about how to view your public profile on Snapchat.
When you create your public account on Snapchat, you will be prompted to set your “About”. This will allow you to write a small introduction to who you are. If you choose to make your public profile anonymous, you will only be able to see the user’s name.
After you’ve created your profile, you will need to add a photo. There are a few ways to do this. You can take a picture with your camera and post it, or you can go to the app store and search for “Snapchat”, and you will see a bunch of different filters and lenses.
How to post a public message on Snapchat
Now that we know how to view your public profile, it’s time to talk about how to post a public message on Snapchat. Posting a public message on Snapchat is similar to posting on other social media platforms. You can put a photo, a video, text, or any other media you want to share with the world.
After you’ve added your photo or video, you can add a caption. This is where you can have some fun and engage with your followers. It’s also a great way to get more likes if you want to engage with your followers a little more.
After you’ve added your caption, you can add a location. If you want to be able to see where your recipient is, you can add this information, or you can keep it private. It’s up to you.
After you’ve added your location, you can add a time. This will help let your friends know when you’ll be online.
After you’ve added your time, you can add a sticker. Snapchat allows you to add a wide variety of different, fun stickers to your photos and videos.
After you’ve added your sticker, you can add a geo filter. This is another type of filter that lets you create a custom filter for a certain location. For example, if you’re at a certain festival and you want to be able to share your Snapchat story with your friends who are there, you can use a geo filter to let them know where you are.
After you’ve added your geo filter, you can add a caption and camera icon. The camera icon will allow you to add a personal message to your photo or video. You can also add a photo of yourself here if you want to.
After you’ve finished editing your photo or video, you can send it to the receiver of your post. When they open the snap, they will see your photo or video along with your message.
How to view your public profile
Ok, so we talked above about how to view your public profile and post a public message on Snapchat. Let’s do it again.
After you’ve created your public account, you will be prompted to add a photo. There are a few different ways to do this. You can take a picture with your camera, use one of the filters on your camera app, or use one of the lenses on the app store.
After you’ve added your photo, you can add a caption.
After you’ve added your caption, you can add a location. Once again, you can keep it private or you can let your friends know where you are.
After you’ve added your location, you can add a time.
After you’ve added your time, you can add a sticker.
After you’ve added your sticker, you can add a geo filter.
After you’ve added your geo filter, you can add a caption and camera icon.
Final words
Now that you know how to make a public account on Snapchat, we hope that you feel more comfortable using this platform. It’s a fun social media to use and it’s perfect for connecting with friends and family.
If you have any questions about how to make a public account on Snapchat, or if you’re looking for some advice on how to use this platform, feel free to comment below. We’re always happy to help out new users.