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Forgot your Snapchat password or got hacked? Here's a complete guide to help you recover your Snapchat account and keep it safe from future threats.
Losing access to your Snapchat account can be frustrating—especially if you’ve also forgotten your password or the email address linked to your account. If you’re suddenly logged out, you’ll need both the correct email and password to log back in. However, if your Snapchat account is hacked, even accurate credentials might not help.
Whatever the situation, don’t worry—we’re here to help. This guide walks you through how to recover your Snapchat account and protect it from future breaches.
If you’re still logged in but have forgotten your password, don’t panic—you can reset it easily. But make sure you have access to the phone number or email associated with the Snapchat account.
Steps to reset your Snapchat password:
If you select email, Snapchat will send a password reset link to your inbox. Just follow the link to create a new password.
If you’ve forgotten both your email and username—and don’t have access to your phone number—it gets tricky. Snapchat cannot recover accounts without identity verification.
Here’s what you can try:
Unfortunately, if none of them work and you can’t recall your details, recovery might not be possible without contacting Snapchat Support.
If your Snapchat account has been hacked, the outcome depends on the changes made by the hacker.
Scenario 1: You’re logged out but your credentials still work
Scenario 2: Your password/email/phone number has been changed
If you’re locked out and can’t reset your password:
Be honest and detailed in your responses so Snapchat can verify your identity and assist you in recovering the account.
If you deleted your Snapchat account and want it back, reactivation is simple—as long as it’s within 30 days of deletion.
To reactivate a Snapchat account:
Snapchat will restore your account and all associated data. However, if it’s been over 30 days, the account is permanently deleted and cannot be recovered.
While resetting your password is easy, hacked accounts can be a pain to recover. Here are a few essential tips to secure your Snapchat profile.
With so many passwords and usernames to remember, forgetting your Snapchat or any other social media account’s password isn’t uncommon. So, to stay on the safer side, it will be beneficial if you jot down your Snapchat username and password somewhere secure. If you are an iPhone user, we suggest you use the Apple Passwords app to save your Snapchat credentials.
Enabling 2-factor authentication in your Snapchat account safeguards it against unauthorized access. Once enabled, your Snapchat account will require you to enter a verification code every time you log in.
How to enable 2FA in Snapchat:
Once you’ve done this, you’ll receive a backup code, which you must keep somewhere safe. You can use the backup code to log into your Snapchat account if you lose access to the 2FA app or phone number.
While we have already told you to keep your backup code somewhere secure, you can generate a new recovery code in case the original one is lost.
Here’s how you can:
Always choose complex passwords with uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols. If you have an iPhone, let Apple generate and save strong passwords for you.
Signing off…
Losing access to your Snapchat account can be stressful—but with the right steps, recovery is usually possible. Just remember your basic credentials, enable 2FA, and stay vigilant about account activity.
Need more help? Drop a comment below!
FAQs
Yes, if you have a backup code from 2FA. Otherwise, your only option is to contact Snapchat Support.
Accounts may be locked for violating community guidelines or sending spam. Visit accounts.snapchat.com/accounts/unlock to log in and tap Unlock.
How long do I have to recover a deleted Snapchat account?
You have 30 days to recover a deactivated account. After that, it’s gone permanently.
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