After running a beta program with Snapchat+ (the company’s premium plan) subscribers in the US, UK, Canada, Australia and New Zealand, Snapchat has made the web version available to all users worldwide. Desktop users no longer need to check their phones for the latest snapshots. They can also access the same with the Snapchat web. This is how you can Snapchat on the web.
Before the official web version of Snapchat, people used unique methods like BlueStacks to install APK files on Windows. Now, any Windows, Mac, or Linux user can use Snapchat features on the web.
Set up your Snapchat account on the web
Let’s go through the basic setup first. Follow the steps below to access your Snapchat account on the web.
Step 1: Use the link below to access Snapchat on the web.
Step 2: Login with your account details. Snapchat may ask for a verification code if you have 2FA (two-factor authentication) enabled on your account.
Step 3: It will open the ‘Manage my account’ section on the web. Select ‘Snapchat for Web.’
Step 4: Snapchat will ask for verification from the mobile app.
Step 5: Open the Snapchat app on your mobile phone and confirm the details.
Step 6: A notification will pop up in the Snapchat app on your phone. Check destination, time, device and device location. Click Yes if everything is fine.
Step 7: Snapchat will ask you to create a Bitmoji (if you haven’t already).
Step 8: The Snapchat DM (direct message) menu will appear on the left with your most recent chats.
Step 9: Web will ask permission for camera and microphone to work smoothly. Select Allow if you plan to compose/receive voice or video calls on Snapchat or want to send a snapshot using your laptop’s camera.
You have now placed your Snapchat account on the web. You can add it as a bookmark (using Ctrl + D for Windows or Command + D on Mac) on your browser. You can also install Snapchat PWA (Progressive Web App) on your computer (more on that later).
Turn on Snapchat notifications on the web
To receive real-time incoming messages, snapshots, and calls on the desktop, you must enable Snapchat web notifications.
Step 1: Visit the Snapchat page in a web browser.
Step 2: Snapchat notifications are disabled by default. Select ‘On.’
Step 3: The web browser may ask you for the same confirmation. Select ‘Allow this site.’
Step 4: Reload the tab to apply the changes.
If you receive too many Snapchat pings in your hour, you can turn off notifications using the steps below.
Step 1: Go to Snapchat web and select the lock icon in the address bar.
Step 2: Disable the Notifications toggle from the drop-down menu.
To turn off notifications from a specific contact, follow the steps below.
Step 1: Open a Snapchat web chat and click on the contact’s name at the top.
Step 2: Click ‘Message Notification.’
Step 3: Click the radio button next to ‘Silent’ to mute the notification.
Snapchat Web Features
Unlike Instagram and WhatsApp, Snapchat has done a commendable job bringing key features of the mobile app to the web.
Send messages and media: You can open any recent chat or press the compose button at the top to start a new one. You can send/receive messages and even click on the media icon to send pictures.
Send a snapshot: From any conversation, click the back icon next to the contact’s name and turn on your computer’s webcam to send a snapshot. Don’t expect any breakthrough quality from your laptop webcam.
Voice and video calls: Unlike WhatsApp, Snapchat offers voice and video calling features from day one. Click the phone or video icon in the top right corner to start a voice or video call.
Dark theme: Snapchat web is also available in dark mode. Click on your profile icon in the top left corner, go to Themes and select Always choose Dark.
Message features: Similar to the Snapchat mobile app, you can add emoji reactions to messages, copy text, save messages in chats, and even delete them. Hover your mouse pointer over a message and familiar options will pop up.
Install Snapchat web app
You can install Snapchat web as a PWA (Progressive Web App) on Windows or Mac. It adds an application shortcut on your desktop for each visit.
Note: In the example below, we will use Snapchat on Google Chrome and create a PWA app.
Step 1: Go to Snapchat on the web.
Step 2: Select the computer icon in the address bar.
Step 3: Click Install.
Step 4: The browser will create a web application shortcut on your PC or Mac.
You can now search for Snapchat using Finder or the Windows search menu and launch Snapchat on your computer.
Start using Snapchat on the web
Snapchat has nailed the web experience. It’s packed with features, dark theme support, voice/video call support, etc. We can’t wait to see how Snapchat will go further with more additions in the future.
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