How to Tell if Your Snapchat Was Screenshotted

Step-by-Step Guide

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   Step 1: Look for a notification.

   If you have push notifications enabled for Snapchat, you'll see "(Friend) took a screenshot!" pop up on your phone's Lock screen when someone screenshots your snap.
   
   If you don't have notifications enabled, proceed to check manually.
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   Step 2: Open the Snapchat app.

   It's the white ghost icon on a yellow background.
   
   If you aren't logged into Snapchat, tap Log In and enter your username (or email address) and password. , Doing so opens the Chat screen. , The screenshot icon is a right-facing arrow outline over the top of a left-facing arrow that displays to the left of a contact's name.
   
   You'll also see "Screenshot" followed by the time it was screenshotted (or the day of the week) listed below the icon.
   
   If your snap was sent but not opened, you'll see a red or purple right-facing arrow.
   
   If your snap was opened but not screenshotted, you'll see the outline of a right-facing arrow.
   
   The arrows' color will be red for a photo snap and purple for a video snap.
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   Step 3: Swipe right on the camera screen.

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   Step 4: Look for two overlapping arrows.

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