Warning signs and security checks for your Snapchat account.
Warning Signs Your Snapchat Is Compromised
- Password no longer works
- Email or phone number changed
- Snaps or stories posted that you didn't create
- Friends report receiving spam or suspicious messages from you
- Your Bitmoji, display name, or username changed
- Unfamiliar friends added to your list
- Snap Map location shared without your consent
- Login notifications from unfamiliar devices
How to Check for Unauthorised Access
1. Check Login Notifications
Go to Settings → Notifications → Login Verification. Enable alerts for new logins. Check your email for any recent login notifications you didn't initiate.
2. Review Connected Devices
Snapchat doesn't show active sessions like other platforms, but you can see device history via login notifications in your email.
3. Check Snap Map
If someone logged into your account from another device, your Snap Map location may show an unfamiliar location.
Immediate Actions
- Change your password immediately
- Enable two-factor authentication
- Verify your email and phone number
- Review your friends list
- Check Snap Map settings
- Report to Snapchat support
Important
Can't log in? Go to support.snapchat.com and select 'My account is compromised'. See: How to Recover Your Snapchat Account After Being Hacked.
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Written by
Jordan DicksonFounder, CyberSecurityGuides
Founder of CyberSecurityGuides, writing practical, jargon-free guides that help everyday people recover from and protect against online attacks.
Reviewed by CSG Security Engineers