This article shows you how to delete a contact from your Snapchat friends list. As an alternative to deleting a user from your friends list, you are also offered the option to block them so that they can no longer be aware of your activities and can no longer contact you.
Steps
Method 1 of 2: Delete a Friend from Snapchat
Step 1. Launch the Snapchat app
It is characterized by a yellow icon on which a small white ghost is imprinted, which is also the logo of the social network. It is located in one of the pages or folders that make up the Home of the device. You will be redirected to the Snapchat app home screen, which shows the view taken by the device's camera.
If you haven't yet installed the Snapchat app on your device and don't have an account, please read this guide before continuing
Step 2. Swipe your finger down on the main screen of the application (it is the one that shows the view taken by the camera of the device)
This way, you will have access to the Snapchat profile.
Step 3. Tap the My Friends option
By doing this, the complete list of your Snapchat contacts will be displayed.
Step 4. Select the name of the person you want to remove from the list
A small detailed tab of the chosen person will appear, containing their name, username and Snapcode.
Alternatively, to view a user's personal profile, you can press and hold their name located on the screen "Stories".
Step 5. Tap the gear icon in the upper right corner of the chosen user's personal card
A context menu will appear allowing you to change the person's name, delete them from the friends list or block them.
Step 6. Select the Remove Friend option
The program will ask you to confirm your willingness to delete the chosen person.
Step 7. Press the Remove button to confirm the request
At this point, you will no longer be able to receive snaps from the person in question, unless you re-enter them in your friends list using their username, Snapcode or mobile number.
Immediately after confirming that you want to remove the selected person from Snapchat's friends list, you'll see them still appear in the list and you can add them back to your friends' circle. The user in question will permanently disappear from the list as soon as you leave the "My Friends" page
Method 2 of 2: Block a Friend on Snapchat
Step 1. Launch the Snapchat app
It is characterized by a yellow icon on which a small white ghost is imprinted, which is also the logo of the social network. It is located in one of the pages or folders that make up the Home of the device. You will be redirected to the Snapchat app home screen, which shows the view taken by the device's camera.
If you haven't yet installed the Snapchat app on your device and don't have an account, please read this guide before continuing
Step 2. Swipe your finger down on the main screen of the application (it is the one that shows the view taken by the camera of the device)
This way, you will have access to the Snapchat profile.
Step 3. Tap the My Friends option
By doing this, the complete list of your Snapchat contacts will be displayed.
Step 4. Select the name of the person you want to block
A small detailed tab of the chosen user will be displayed, containing their name, username and Snapcode.
Alternatively, to view a user's personal profile, you can press and hold their name located on the screen "Stories".
Step 5. Tap the gear icon in the upper right corner of the chosen user's personal card
A context menu will appear allowing you to change the person's name, delete them from the friends list or block them.
Step 6. Press the Lock button
You will be asked to confirm your action.
Step 7. Press the Block button again to confirm that you want to block the selected person
Step 8. Choose the reason that prompted you to block the selected contact
After choosing the reason for your action, the person under review will no longer be able to contact you using Snapchat. Your username will automatically be removed from their friends list and will have the impression that you have decided to permanently delete your Snapchat profile.
- Be aware that Snapchat administrators take note of such actions taken by users, especially if the reason chosen is "harassing me", which could lead to repercussions for the blocked person.
- If someone harasses you or you are a victim of "cyberbullying", do not hesitate to immediately contact someone who can help you, such as your parents or in more serious cases directly law enforcement and a mental health expert. Check out one of these articles for more information on how to behave and what to do: "How to Prevent Sexual Harassment", "How to Deal With Bullies" and "How to Stop Cyber Bullying".
