How do you change your Snapchat settings?

Changing your Snapchat settings allows you to customize your experience, manage privacy, and control notifications. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to access and modify your Snapchat settings:

### **Accessing Snapchat Settings**

1. **Open Snapchat**: Launch the Snapchat app on your device.

2. **Go to Profile**:
   - **Tap on Your Profile Icon**: Tap on your profile icon or Bitmoji in the top-left corner of the screen to go to your profile page.

3. **Open Settings**:
   - **Tap the Gear Icon**: Tap on the gear icon (Settings) in the top-right corner of your profile page. This will take you to the settings menu.

### **Changing Your Settings**

#### **1. **Account Settings**

- **Name and Username**:
  - **Name**: Tap **"Name"** to change your display name.
  - **Username**: Note that you cannot change your username directly. If you need a different username, you'll have to create a new account.

- **Email and Password**:
  - **Email**: Tap **"Email"** to update your email address.
  - **Password**: Tap **"Password"** to change your password. You'll need to enter your current password and set a new one.

#### **2. **Privacy Settings**

- **Who Can Contact Me**:
  - Tap **"Who Can Contact Me"** to select who can send you Snaps or Chats. Options include **"Everyone"**, **"My Friends"**, or **"Only Me"**.

- **Who Can View My Story**:
  - Tap **"Who Can View My Story"** to control who can see your Snapchat stories. You can choose **"Everyone"**, **"My Friends"**, or **"Custom"** (to select specific friends).

- **Who Can See My Location**:
  - Tap **"See My Location"** to choose who can view your location on Snap Map. Options include **"Everyone"**, **"My Friends"**, or **"Only Me"**. You can also enable **"Ghost Mode"** to hide your location from everyone.

#### **3. **Notification Settings**

- **Manage Notifications**:
  - Tap **"Notifications"** to customize how and when you receive notifications for various activities, such as new messages, friend requests, and story updates.

#### **4. **Security Settings**

- **Two-Factor Authentication**:
  - Tap **"Two-Factor Authentication"** to enable an extra layer of security for your account. You'll need to verify your phone number and set up a security code.

- **Login Settings**:
  - Tap **"Login Verification"** to review and adjust your login security settings.

#### **5. **Additional Settings**

- **Clear Conversations**:
  - Tap **"Clear Conversations"** to remove specific conversations from your chat list. This only affects your view of the conversation, not the recipient's.

- **Manage Data**:
  - Tap **"Manage"** under the **"Account Actions"** section to review your account data and access options for downloading or deleting your account.

- **App Appearance**:
  - Tap **"App Appearance"** to switch between Light and Dark Mode, depending on your preference.

- **Support and Help**:
  - Tap **"Support"** to access Snapchat's Help Center, where you can find answers to common questions or contact Snapchat support.

### **Summary**

To change your Snapchat settings, navigate to the settings menu by tapping the gear icon on your profile page. From there, you can manage various aspects of your account, including privacy, notifications, security, and more. Adjust these settings according to your preferences to tailor your Snapchat experience to your needs.