Forgot Your Snapchat Password? Here’s How to Reset It

When a Snapchat user forgets their account password, the easiest and fastest way to recover access is by using the password reset option through the registered email address or phone number. This step-by-step guide explains the information required, how to reset a Snapchat password within the app, and common issues users may face, all written in simple third-person language for easy understanding.

What information is needed?

If you forget your Snapchat password, the app offers three options: username, email, or phone number. However, in practice, a phone number or email address is usually required for a password reset. A username alone is often insufficient for password reset.

Why are phone or email contacts necessary?

A verification code will be sent to one of these two channels; after entering the code, a new password can be generated.

1. If the phone number is registered, the app tends to send the code directly to the phone more frequently.
2. If email is used, proceed with the registration using the link or code sent to the email address used during registration.

Reset Password via Phone

• Open the Snapchat app, go to the login screen, and select "Forgot password".
• Choose the “By phone” option and enter the phone number linked to your account.
• The app will request the verification code you sent. Enter the code received on your phone into the designated field.

Once verification is successful, the password creation screen will open; choose a strong password and save it.

Password reset via email

• From the login screen, select “Forgot password” > “Email”.
• Enter your registered email address. The app will send either a link or a verification code to that email address.

Access the new password creation page via the link, or enter the code from the email into the app and set your new password.

In some cases, even when email is selected, the app may send the code to the phone. This is because the account is associated with a phone number. For those who have lost their phone or changed their number, additional recovery options are limited; support will be required if a recovery code has not been received previously or if email access is unavailable.

Common Problems and Solutions

• No phone number, but email address not remembered:Account recovery becomes more difficult in this case. The user should check if they are logged in on their old devices or try possible email addresses used during registration.
• Verification code not arriving: Check your phone's signal or spam folder. Make sure the number was entered correctly.
• If the recovery code is lost: If a recovery code has not been obtained previously, account recovery options are limited; you may need to contact official support.

Tips to Avoid Problems in the Future

Write down your account information in a safe place (phone's notes app, password manager, or a physical notebook).

Make sure your registered email and mobile number are correct and active.

If two-step verification or a data recovery code is available, use those options and create a backup.

Forgot your Snapchat password? Here’s how to recover it

First, it's necessary to determine what information is registered in the account. Account recovery becomes more difficult if the phone number or email address is unknown. When a verification code is received via phone or email, the code can be entered to quickly create a new password. Account holders should keep their registration information in a safe place so they can easily reset their password in a similar situation in the future.

If you've forgotten your Snapchat password, these steps and practical tips can provide a quick solution. After following the account recovery steps, you can set a new password and securely access your account again.