If you’re new to Snapchat or want to get more out of the app, we gathered the top Snapchat tips to help you get comfortable with this fun, powerful social platform. If you know someone’s unique Snapchat username, it’s easy to search for it and add them to your friends list. Or, add someone in person by scanning their Snapchat code with your phone. Another cool feature on the Snap Map is the ability to view stories from around the world. Tap a heatmap to view snaps people have submitted from that area. Blue heatmaps mean there were a few snaps taken there, while red means there were a ton taken. You can also use the Places tab in the app to see popular spots nearby (based on people tagging them), your favorites, and places you’ve visited. If you’d rather not see a friend’s story, mute it to temporarily prevent it from appearing at the top of your list, or tap the screen to jump to the next story. Make sure to save a special story or snap to your Memories, and in a year, you’ll see a reminder of what was going on.
