What restrictions apply to using Snapchat in Texas?
Due to recent developments in Texas law, if you are under 18 years old, you may need consent from a parent or guardian to create a new Snapchat account.
Though the impact of these changes can feel disappointing in situations like this one, the changes are the result of an evolving legal and regulatory landscape that unfortunately impacts your experience. For more information on the laws prompting this change, please see here.
If I’m between 13 and 18 years old, how can my parent or guardian verify consent?
You may need to share your age with the App Store on iOS. We verify your age using information shared by Apple. See below for more information.
- After you verify your phone or email during sign up, you may see a prompt about your eligibility to use Snapchat
- Tap ‘Share Age Range’ to continue
- If you haven’t used this feature before, your parent or guardian will need to help you set up Age Range for Apps
If I’m 18 or older, how do I verify my age?
You may need to share your age with the App Store on iOS in Texas. We verify your age using information shared by Apple. See below for more information:
- After you verify your phone or email during sign up, you may see a prompt about your eligibility to use Snapchat
- Tap ‘Share Age Range’ to continue
- If you haven’t used this feature before, you will need to set up Age Range for Apps
Need Help?
For additional support, please see below:
- If you need help with Apple’s Age Range for Apps, please contact Apple Support.
- If you are having issues signing up for Snapchat and have not been able to gain access through the methods detailed in this article, please try troubleshooting with Snapchat Support Bot.