You can't change your Snapchat birthday year because you've likely hit the limited number of changes allowed, or you're trying to set your age to be under 18 (which has restrictions), or due to security locks after too many attempts; if locked out, you must contact Snapchat Support via their help center for a potential fix.
Click the Profile you want to edit. Select Settings from the left navigation. Input a global age limit and/or limits by countries by finding the country in the search bar and selecting Add Country. You can add multiple countries, and have a minimum global age set that is different for individual countries.
You can only change your birthday a limited number of times. If you see the 'Hey, Time Traveler' error message when you try to change your birthday, you may have already updated it too many times by now. You will not be able to change your birthday again.
The lock appears on Snapchat stories that are private.
Typically, Snapchat stories are public for anyone on your friends list to see. However, you can create custom Snapchat stories for specific audiences. But how do you know if a story is private? It has a 🔒 on it!
While it's true that we value ephemerality in our Snaps and Chats, some information may be retrieved by law enforcement through proper legal process. You can learn more about when Snapchat deletes Snaps and Chats.
If the date of birth on your birth certificate is incorrect, you may be able to legally change your birth date. However, you may not be able to change your age or birth date without evidence that your birth certificate date is wrong. Using a different age or birth date may not be a big deal.
Only Snapchatters aged 16+ in certain regions can have a Public Profile, so you will not have a Public Profile option if you are younger than 16 years old or in certain geographies. You may also not have a Public Profile if you have violated our Community Guidelines in the past.
What restrictions apply to using Snapchat in Australia? Due to recent changes to laws in Australia, if you are under 16 years old, you will not be able to use Snapchat after December 10, 2025, even with a parent or guardian's permission.
According to Statista, there were approximately 428 million monthly active users on Snapchat in 2021. About 20% of the audience on Snapchat is between the ages of 13 and 17. In 2013, Snapchat released an under-thirteen version of Snapchat for kids aptly named SnapKidz, but discontinued the platform within a few years.
You can try changing your birthday on Snapchat in Settings > My Account > Birthday, but Snapchat generally prevents users under 18 (based on the current birthday) from changing their birth year to 18 or older to comply with privacy laws and restrict features like Public Profiles. If you're already listed as 18+, you have limited changes; if you're under 18, you might be stuck until you're actually older or need to contact Snapchat Support with ID proof.
This can happen for a few reasons. Only Snapchatters aged 16+ in certain regions can have a Public Profile, so you will not have a Public Profile option if you are younger than 16 years old or in certain geographies. You may also not have a Public Profile if you have violated our Community Guidelines in the past.
No, Snapchat strictly prohibits pornographic and sexually explicit content, including nudity, though breastfeeding and non-sexual nudity are generally allowed, with strong moderation and age-gating for public content to protect younger users, requiring accurate age input for full safety features. While some suggestive or risqué content may appear, especially in late-night "After Dark" Stories or publisher content, explicit sexual material and exploitation are banned, with severe consequences for violators, notes Snap Inc.'s Safety Center and MacGregor State School.
Law enforcement can access Snapchat content, including 'My Eyes Only,' typically through legal processes like warrants. Snapchat's encryption protects data, but with proper authorization, police may request data from Snapchat or use device access methods.
I accidentally deleted or lost my Memories and I want them back. Unfortunately, lost or deleted Memories cannot be recovered. Snapchat Support cannot restore them for you. We respect Snapchatters' privacy, so when a Snap is deleted from your Memories, our servers erase that Snap as soon as possible.
Your reports help keep Snapchat a strong and safe community. If you or a friend see or experience any content or conduct on Snapchat that violates our Community Guidelines or Terms and Conditions, including... Bullying, harassment, and defamation. Nudity and sexual content. Threats, violence, and dangerous behavior.
There are a couple of reasons why you may not be able to change your birthday: If you're under 18 according to your current birthday in Snapchat, you can't change your birthday. If you've changed your birthday before, you may have changed it too many times by now.
To deactivate or delete your Snapchat account, follow the steps below. This will deactivate an account for 30 days, during which time the account can still be reactivated. After 30 more days, the account will be permanently deleted.
A red heart means you have been each other's #1 Best Friend for two weeks in a row. A yellow heart means you are each other's #1 Best Friend. You sent the most Snaps to this Snapchatter, and they sent the most Snaps to you, too. A smiley face emoji means they're one of your Best Friends!
Seeing the eyes icon 👀 means your story made someone stop and watch again and Snapchat is letting you know through a total rewatch count. Here's what it really means: It tracks replays, not viewers: The number beside the 👀 icon doesn't mean three people rewatched.
Depending on privacy settings, a gray pending icon may appear if someone has not accepted your friend request.