How to Start a Snapstreak on Snapchat
Want to start a streak on Snapchat (the famous "Snapstreak" 🔥) with a friend? A streak appears when you send each other a snap "back and forth, several days in a row". Here's how to start it and keep it going, step by step.
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Starting a streak on Snapchat, step by step
Take a snap
Only real snaps (photo/video) count toward the streak. Open "Snapchat" on the "camera" screen and take a photo or video. A "real snap" (photo or video) is required: Chat text messages "don't count" toward the streak.
Send it to your friend
Select the friend and send: they'll need to reply with a snap. Tap "Send To", check the "name of the friend" you want the streak with, then confirm. To start a streak, you need to send each other a snap "back and forth, 3 days in a row".
Keep the streak alive every day
The flame and its counter show next to your friend's name. After "3 consecutive days" of exchanging snaps, the "flame 🔥" emoji and a counter appear next to your friend's name in Chat. Keep sending each other a snap "every 24h" so you don't lose it.
Good to know
A streak is built by two: "both friends" must send each other a snap every day. If one forgets for 24h, the streak "goes out". A small hourglass ⌛ warns you when it's about to expire.
Good to know
- Only "photo/video snaps" count: Chat messages, notes and calls don't count.
- The streak starts after "3 days" of mutual exchange and then shows the number of days.
- An "hourglass" ⌛ signals a streak about to be lost: send a snap quickly.
Frequently asked questions
- How long before the streak appears?
- After 3 consecutive days during which you and your friend each sent at least one snap. The 🔥 emoji and the counter then show next to the name.
- Why did my streak disappear?
- Because one of you didn't send a snap within 24 hours. The hourglass ⌛ warns you before it expires: as soon as it appears, send a snap quickly.
- Do text messages count toward the streak?
- No. Only real snaps (photo or video) count. Chat messages, voice notes and calls don't keep the streak going.
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