Profiles make it easy to find the info and Snapchat features that you care about the most! Learn what's available in My Profile, Public Profiles, Friendship Profiles, Group Profiles, and Public Profiles for Businesses.
You can help catch bugs and may be able to test out Snapchat features before they're released with Snapchat's Beta program!
My Profile
My Profile features your Snapchat info, like your Bitmoji, location on the Map, friend info, and more! It’s now easier than ever to manage your Story, as well as check out who’s viewed it 👀
You can customize your 3D Bitmoji header by tapping it or pulling down on your Profile card. Share your customized pose and background to other platforms by tapping the share icon at the top of the screen!
Want more customization on your 3D Bitmoji? Change your Bitmoji avatar style to Deluxe for additional options!
Public Profiles
Public Profiles enable Snapchatters ages 18 and older to be discovered in the app.
On top of increased visibility, a Public Profile grants access to a handful of tools like showcasing Stories, Lenses, and Subscriber Count!
Keep in mind, you may not be able to create a Public Profile if you do not adhere to our Community Guidelines.
How to Create a Public Profile
To create a Public Profile…
- Go to your Profile
- Scroll down to the 'Public Profile' section
- Tap 'Create Public Profile'
- Follow the on-screen instructions to create your Public Profile
If you’re a Creator, you can learn more about Creator Features here.
Editing Your Public Profile
You can edit your Public Profile to add a bio, profile photo, and other public information that you want your fans to see.
To edit your Public Profile…
- Tap your Bitmoji or Story icon at the top to go to My Profile
- Tap your Public Profile card under 'Public Profile'
- Tap 'Edit Profile'
Stories
Stories let you showcase collections of your favorite Public Snaps, photos, and videos right on your Public Profile – permanently!
To create a Story...
- Tap on your profile under the 'Public Profiles' section
- Tap 'Save a Story to your Profile'
- Choose Snaps or photos from your Camera Roll to add, then tap 'Select'
- Review your Story, then tap 'Next'
- Set a title and cover, then tap 'Finish' to publish your Story to your Public Profile!
Lenses
To add a Lens to your Profile, upload a Lens via Lens Studio. Once the Lens is live, it will then be automatically added to the 'Lenses' tab in your Public Profile.
Subscriber Count
You can decide whether or not you want your subscriber count visible on your Public Profile.
To change your Subscriber Count visibility...
- Go to your Profile
- Open your Public Profile Settings and tap 'Edit Profile'
- Scroll to the bottom of your Public Profile management
- Toggle 'Show Subscriber Count' on or off
Please Note: Public Profiles are rolling out slowly and may not be available to you just yet.
Pro Tip 💡 If someone subscribes to your Public Profile, they’ll be adding you as a friend. You can also add them back as a friend.
Friendship Profiles
A Friendship Profile is as unique as each individual friendship! To see a Friendship Profile, swipe right from the camera screen and tap on a friend’s Bitmoji icon 👆
The Snaps and messages you’ve saved are shown here, just for you and your friend 🤐 Any Charms you have with this friend are shown at the bottom. You may also see if you’re among your friend’s Best Friends on Snapchat.
There’s a lot you can do in a Friendship Profile! Tap at the top for options to report, block, or remove that friend, manage notifications, and more. You can also make a Voice or Video Call, send a Snap, and start a Chat all from within a Friendship Profile!
Please Note: Screenshotting a Friendship Profile may notify that friend 👀
Group Profiles
Group Profiles showcase your saved Snaps and Chats within a Group Chat. To see a Group Profile, swipe right from the camera screen and tap on a group Bitmoji icon 👆
Tap at the top for options to leave the group, edit the group name, manage notifications, add other friends to the group, and more.