How to Download Snapchat on an iPhone

This wikiHow teaches you how to download the Snapchat app to your iPhone from the App Store.

Steps

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    Open your iPhone's App Store. Its app icon resembles a white "A" made of paint brushes. You'll find the App Store on the Home Screen.
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    Tap Search. It's the magnifying glass icon on the bottom of the screen.
    • If asked about location services, tap Allow or Don't Allow first.
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    Tap the search bar. It's at the top of the screen.
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    Type "snapchat" into the bar. Exclude the quotation marks.
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    Tap Search. It's the blue button on your iPhone's keyboard.
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    Tap GET to the right of Snapchat. The Snapchat app icon resembles a white ghost outlined on a yellow background.
    • If you have downloaded Snapchat on your iPhone before, the GET button will be replaced by a cloud icon with a downward-facing arrow.
    • Below the word "Snapchat", you should see the phrase "Snap, Inc."
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    Tap INSTALL. This button will appear immediately after tapping GET.
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    Type in your Apple ID password. It's the password you use to log into your Apple ID account.
    • You can also use Touch ID here if you have it set up for the App Store.
    • If you aren't signed into your Apple ID, tap Use Existing Apple ID and enter your Apple ID email address and password.
    • If you don't already have an Apple ID, you'll need to create one.
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    Tap OK. Snapchat will begin downloading to your iPhone immediately. After the download completes, you'll be able to find Snapchat on one of your iPhone's Home Screen pages.

Warning

  • If you're re-downloading Snapchat, you'll need to log back into your Snapchat account the first time you open it.

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Open the App Store, search for Snapchat, and download the first search result.

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