How to Add Friends Using Snapcodes

You can use Snapcodes to add friends in several ways:

Scan the Snapcode in the Snapchat app to add the associated friend. Take a snap of your friend’s Snapcode as it’s displayed on their device. Take a snap of your friend’s Snapcode in a message or email they sent you that contains it.

A little tab appears at the top of the screen to confirm your friend was added.

How to Share Your Snapcode With a Friend

Likewise, your friends can add you to their Snapchats using your Snapcode. Here’s how to find and share your code.

Tap your profile icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. You should see your Snapcode here along with other profile information. Select it to open it up and make it larger. Your friend can then take a snap of your code to add you to their Snapchat friend list.

Bonus Tip: Create a Bitmoji

If you’ve never accessed your profile or Snapcode before, you might notice an option to create a Bitmoji avatar. Here’s how to make one.

Select Create My Bitmoji. Select Male or Female. Keep your face centered in the circle until the app generates a few Bitmojis for you based on your appearance. (Or don’t. It works fine with an off-center face too. ) Choose the one you like best and select Continue.