How to View Snapchat Stories
Open the Snapchat app and swipe left from the camera tab to see Snapchat stories. Alternatively, tap the Stories icon (the two silhouettes) in the toolbar. Tap anybody’s name to view a friend’s stories in the order they were posted. If you’ve been snapping with someone, another way to see their stories is to look at their profile icon in your Conversations tab. Their profile/Bitmoji icon will turn into a clip of their story, which you can tap to watch instantly.
How to Post a Snapchat Story
You can use a few methods to post a story on Snapchat. The easiest is to tap + My Story at the top of the Stores tab. You can view your current stories on your profile. When you post a story, your friends will see it appear in their stories section. You’ll also be able to see who viewed your story.
How to Post a Snapchat Story Using the Camera
You can also post a story from the camera tab. Snap a photo or record a video the same way you would if you were going to send it as a message. On the preview screen, tap the square with a plus sign at the bottom of the screen, then tap Add.
Why Use Snapchat Stories?
Snapchat stories allow users to share their entire day in a narrative manner. Your stories give friends a brief look at what interesting things you’ve been up to in the past 24 hours. Stories are popular because they’re not permanent, so you don’t have to worry about the content sticking around on your profile forever. There’s also no pressure to garner tons of likes or comments since these features are not present. People who have large followings can also take advantage of stories. Snapchat has always been known as a private messaging app, but stories offer a more public way of sharing. Lots of celebrities, brands, and other high-profile users share their Snapchat usernames or snapcodes so that any stories they post can be viewed by the thousands of users who decide to add them.
