How to Change or Reset Your Snapchat Password
My Account, the gear icon, then Password. Forgot it? Reset by email, text or accounts.snapchat.com. What Snapchat can't do if you lost your phone or email.
To change your Snapchat password, open My Account, tap the gear icon for Settings, tap Password, and follow the steps. Forgot it? On the login screen, tap "Forgot your password?" and reset it by email or text, or use accounts.snapchat.com. Snapchat asks for a password "that is at least 8 characters in length," without your name, username, phone number or birthday.
We read Snapchat's support pages on changing and resetting your password and on account access on October 23, 2026.
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How do you change your Snapchat password?
Snapchat's support site gives the in-app steps:
- "Open My Account"
- "Tap the gear icon ⚙️ to open Settings"
- "Tap 'Password'"
- "Follow the directions on the screen to change your password"
You can do it on the web too. Snapchat says to "Sign into your Snapchat account using your username or email," then "Enter the verification code sent to you by Snapchat," and follow the steps. Either way, you'll need to be logged in and know your current password.
How do you reset a forgotten Snapchat password?
| Way | What happens |
|---|---|
| accounts.snapchat.com | You get a one-time login code by phone or email |
| Email, from the login screen | You get a reset link by email |
| Text, from the login screen | You get a code, log in, then change it in Settings |
Snapchat Support, "I forgot my password. How do I reset it?", read October 23, 2026.
On the web, Snapchat says to visit the Accounts Portal, "Enter the phone number or email associated with your Snapchat account," and "Click 'Forgot Password'." In the app, tap "Forgot your password?" and pick email or SMS. With email, "You should receive a password reset link." With a text, you "Enter the verification code and select 'Continue' to log in," then update your password in Settings.
What should your new password look like?
Snapchat's rule is "at least 8 characters," with none of your personal details. "It is best to include a mix of numbers, symbols and/or capital and lowercase letters," it adds. And keep it to yourself. Snapchat says it never needs your password: "A Snapchat representative will never ask you for your password. We don't need it to help you."
That matters for growth services too. Any app or site that asks for your Snapchat password puts the account at risk.
What if you can't reach your email or phone number?
This is the hard case, and Snapchat is firm about it. "For security reasons, Snapchat Support cannot send you a password reset if you don't have access to the phone number or email associated with your Snapchat account," its support site says. "We can't update your email or phone number for you, either."
Two-factor login adds one more step. "If you have Login Verification enabled, you will need both a Verification (or Recovery) Code and your password to log in," Snapchat says, and "We do not offer support for lost Recovery Codes." So save your recovery code somewhere safe before you need it.
What if your Snapchat account was hacked or locked?
If someone else got in, Snapchat's first step is to "Change your password to regain control of your account." Then "Make sure the correct email address and mobile number are associated with your account in Snapchat Settings." If that fails, Snapchat's support page links a contact form.
Locks work differently. A temporary lock for "unauthorized third-party app or plugin use (Wicked, IOTA, etc)" ends on its own, and Snapchat says to remove those apps before logging back in. For other temporary locks, it says to "wait 48 hours, then try logging in again." A permanent lock means Snapchat "detected some activity that violates our Community Guidelines or Terms of Service," though "Some permanently locked accounts may be eligible for an appeal" in the app.
Done with Snapchat? See how to delete a Snapchat account. For other apps, see how to change your Instagram password, your Facebook password and your TikTok password. Hclout sells Snapchat followers without a password, so weigh that the way you'd weigh any seller.
Frequently asked questions
How do I change my Snapchat password without the old one?
Reset it instead. Tap "Forgot your password?" on the login screen, or use accounts.snapchat.com.
Why isn't my Snapchat password reset working?
Check that you still have the email or phone number on the account. Snapchat can't send a reset anywhere else.
Can Snapchat Support reset my password for me?
No. It can't reset it or change your email or phone number for you.
How long does a Snapchat lock last?
For many temporary locks, Snapchat says to wait 48 hours. A lock for third-party apps shows its own end time.
Does Snapchat ever ask for my password?
No. Snapchat says its representatives never will.
Sources
- Snapchat Support, "How do I change my Snapchat password?", "I forgot my password. How do I reset it?" and "I can't access my account," read October 23, 2026
- Google Ads Keyword Planner, worldwide, read October 23, 2026, and Google US results, October 23, 2026
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