How to Stop Spam Messages on Snapchat

Two easy ways to block spammers and scammers on Snapchat

This wikiHow teaches you how to prevent unwanted messages to your Snapchat account on an iPhone, iPad, or Android device.

Part 1
Part 1 of 2:

Blocking Unknown Spammers

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    Open Snapchat. It's a yellow icon with with the outline of a ghost in the center.
    • Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.
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    Swipe down anywhere on the screen. Doing so takes you to the user screen.
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    Tap ⚙️. It's in the upper-right corner of the screen and takes you to the Settings menu.
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    Scroll down and tap Contact Me. It's the first selection in the "Who Can..." section of the menu.
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    Tap My Friends.
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    Tap the Back arrow. It's in the upper-left corner. Now, only people who you've added as friends on Snapchat will be able to send you messages, and spammers will be blocked.
    • You will still see ads in the "Stories" section of Snapchat, but advertisers will not be able to message you.
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Part 2
Part 2 of 2:

Blocking a Spammer in Your Friends List

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    Open Snapchat. It's a yellow icon with a ghost logo in it.
    • Enter your username and password if you're not automatically logged in.
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    Swipe down anywhere on the screen. Doing so will open your account profile.
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    Tap My Friends. It's near the bottom of the screen.
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    Select an individual to block. Do so by tapping on their name and holding briefly.
    • You may have to scroll down through the alphabet to find them.
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    Tap ⚙️. It's in the upper-right corner of the dialog box.
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    Tap Block.
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    Tap Block. Confirm that you're sure you want to block this friend.
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    Select a reason for blocking the person. The options include "Harassing me;" "I don't know them;" "Inappropriate Snaps;" "Annoying;" or "Other." Select the one that best reflects your reason for block them.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How do I stop my friend from sending me snaps?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Tell them to stop, block them, or delete them from Snap. If they're your friend, it doesn't make any sense as to why this is a problem. Good luck!
  • Question
    How can I stop receiving text messages from unknown people?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Go into settings, then down to "contact me." Click "my friends" so there's a check mark next to it.
  • Question
    How can I receive snaps?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    First, you have to add people on Snapchat and then they have to add you back. As soon as that's done, if they send you a snap, you should be able to view it on the inbox screen of the app.
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1. Open Snapchat.
2. Swipe down.
3. Tap the Settings icon.
4. Tap Contact Me.
5. Tap My Friends.
6. Tap the Back arrow.

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