Snapchat is a popular social media app that allows users to share photos, videos, and messages that disappear after being viewed. With over 750 million monthly active users, Snapchat makes it easy and fun to communicate with friends and family.
One useful Snapchat feature is the ability to identify mutual friends and connections. This allows you to see which of your existing Snapchat friends also know another user, helping you determine if a new connection is legitimate or spam.
Here is how to find and add mutual friends on Snapchat:
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View Number of Mutual Friends
Snapchat shows you the number of mutual friends you share with other users in the Quick Add section:
- Tap your profile icon in the top left
- Go to Add Friends
- Scroll down to the Quick Add section
Here you will see a list of suggested friends. Beneath each user’s name is the number of mutual friends you share, for example “10+ mutual friends”.
Note: You can only see the number of mutual connections, not their names. This protects privacy while still allowing you to gauge familiarity.
Add Mutual Friends
If you see someone in your Quick Add list who shares several mutual friends, you may want to add them.
- Tap the Add button next to their name
- This will send them a friend request
Once they accept, you can start snapping! Make sure to only add people you know and trust.
Sync Phone Contacts
Another easy way to find friends is by syncing your phone contacts with Snapchat.
- Go to your Settings
- Select Mobile Number > Sync Contacts
This will show you any existing contacts who also use Snapchat. You can then easily add them as friends.
Search by Username
If you know someone’s specific Snapchat username, you can search for and add them that way too:
- Tap the magnifying glass icon to open Search
- Type in the exact username
- Select their name from the results
- Tap Add to send a friend request
Make sure to enter the username correctly – capitalization matters!
Safety First
While finding mutuals can help verify new friend requests, always use caution when connecting with strangers online. Consider these safety tips:
- Don’t add people you don’t know in real life
- Be wary of too-good-to-be-true profiles
- Customize privacy settings to control who can contact you
- Block or report suspicious accounts
- Never share personal information with strangers
Customize Your Profile
Once you’ve added new friends, make sure your own profile properly represents you. Customize these key settings:
- Bitmoji – Create a personalized avatar
- Display Name – Use your real first and last name
- Snapcode – Generate a unique QR code friends can scan to add you
- Profile Photo – Select a clear photo of your face
A complete profile helps friends recognize and find you.
Start Snapping!
Finding mutual connections is a great way to meet genuine friends on Snapchat. Once you’ve built up your friends list:
- Send photo and video messages that disappear after being viewed
- Chat via text, audio notes, or video calls
- Create Stories to share your day with all your friends
- View friends’ Stories to see their latest adventures
- Use fun lenses and filters to enhance your snaps
Connecting with close friends and mutual acquaintances makes Snapchat the best place for fun, authentic communication. By finding and adding mutuals, you expand your social circle and enhance relationships through creative photo and video sharing.
