The lock on Snapchat means that the photo or video will disappear after 10 seconds.
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what does a lock symbol mean on snapchat
The blue lock on Snapchat means that the chat has been locked. This means that only the people that you have added as friends on Snapchat can see the chat.
A grey lock on Snapchat usually means that the person you’re trying to contact is not currently available.
Private stories on Snapchat are just like regular stories, but they can only be seen by the people you choose. To create a private story, open up the Stories screen and tap the “New Story” button. Then, select “Private” from the list of privacy options.
The lock symbol on Snapchat means that the photo or video is a “private” message that can only be seen by the sender and the recipient.
Yes, if someone you’ve added as a friend on Snapchat sends you a story, they will be notified when you view it.
To create a private story on Snapchat, open the app and swipe left to the “Stories” screen. Then, tap the “+” button in the bottom-left corner of the screen, and select “Private Story.” Give your story a name, and then add snaps to it by tapping the camera icon in the bottom-left corner of the screen. When you’re done, tap “Share” in the top-right corner of the screen.
There is a padlock on someone’s Snapchat story because they have set their account to private. This means that only people who they have added as friends can view their stories.
It means that the person has chosen to make their story private and that only people they have added as friends will be able to see it.
What are the different types of Snapchat stories?
There are three types of Snapchat stories:
Normal snap stories: These are the stories that are shot in the app and disappear after 24 hours.
“Live” stories: These are stories that are shot by Snapchat and shared by users. They disappear after 24 hours.
“Our story”: This is a story that is compiled of snaps from different users that have been submitted to Snapchat. It disappears after 24 hours.
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