How to delete Snapchat story on iPhone

Written By Jignesh Reviewed By How-to iPhone 3 Min Read

Have you also accidentally posted an unwanted snap and want to remove it immediately? Follow this guide to learn how to delete your Snapchat story from your iPhone in a few simple steps. Let’s explore the possible ways to keep your digital diary sleek and selective.

How to delete story on Snapchat on iPhone

  1. Launch Snapchat → Tap your profile icon.
  2. Now, select My Story.
  3. Choose the story that you want to delete.

    Tap Profile, My Story, Story
  4. Tap the three-dot icon.
  5. Select Delete SnapDelete when prompted.

    Three-dot, Delete Snap, Delete

That’s all to delete your public or private story from Snapchat!

Note: To be on the safe side, saving the Snapchat story before removing it is wise. Simply tap the three-dot iconSave Snap → Hit Yes. Doing so, the respective story will appear in the Photos app.

Three-dot, save, yes

How to retrieve a deleted Snapchat story on iPhone

If you’ve deleted a story you wish you didn’t, here’s a hack to always revert your actions.

  1. Go to your profile in Snapchat → Tap the three-dots icon beside My Story.
  2. Toggle on Auto-Save to Memories.
    So, every time you post a story, it’ll be available in the Memories section.

    tap the three-dots icon beside my story, toggle on auto save snaps to memories in snapchat
  3. Go back to the camera interface → Tap the Album icon.
  4. Select your deleted story from Memories.

    go to camera, tap albums, select memories in snpachat

This step prevents you from manually saving the stories you wish to access later. Furthermore, downloading Snapchat data on an iPhone is also a feasible option.

Can I recover a deleted Snapchat story on my iPhone?

No, once a story is deleted, it cannot be recovered. Make sure you save it before deleting it.

Can I delete a Snapchat story from someone else’s account?

No, you can only delete your own Snapchat stories. Others have control over their own content.

How often can I delete and re-upload a Snapchat story?

While there’s no strict limit, avoiding excessive deletion and re-uploading is a good idea, as it may annoy your friends and followers.

Keep snapping responsibly! ✨

These are the effortless ways to remove Snapchat stories before they expire. I hope you found what you were looking for.

Next, we have some more excellent Snapchat related posts that you will find useful.

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Jignesh Padhiyar is the co-founder of iGeeksBlog.com, who has a keen eye for news, rumors, and all the unusual stuff around Apple products. During his tight schedule, Jignesh finds some moments of respite to share side-splitting content on social media.
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