How to Delete Contacts on Snapchat
Why Delete Contacts?
Before we dive into how to delete contacts on Snapchat, let’s quickly discuss why you might want to do so. Deleting contacts from Snapchat can be a good idea if you:
- Have a lot of friends or acquaintances who you don’t really talk to or want to unfollow
- Are trying to cut down on contact fatigue (i.e., having too many contacts to manage)
- Don’t want your friends to know that you’re not as popular or interesting as you thought
- Want to get rid of certain people who are often mentioned in your snaps or are driving up your snap scores
How to Delete Contacts on Snapchat
To delete contacts on Snapchat, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Snapchat and Go to the Contacts Tab
- Open the Snapchat app on your device
- Tap the Contacts tab at the bottom of the screen
- You can also find the Contacts tab by tapping the i icon at the top right corner of the screen and then tapping Contacts
Step 2: Tap the Delete Button
- Look for the Delete button in the top right corner of the contacts list
- Tap the Delete button to confirm that you want to delete the contact
Step 3: Confirm the Delete
- A prompt will appear asking if you’re sure you want to delete the contact
- Tap Delete again to confirm
- The contact will be deleted from your Snapchat contacts list
Alternative Method: Delete from Snapchat Story
Alternatively, you can also delete a contact from Snapchat’s Story by:
- Hiding the contact from your Snapchat Story by tapping the More button (three dots at the top right corner of the story) and then tapping Hide
- Deleting the contact from the Snapchat Story by tapping the Three dots (⋯) at the top right corner of the story and then tapping Delete from story
Important Note:
- Deleting a contact from Snapchat will remove them from your Snapchat contacts list, but it will not affect your friend list or your Snapchat friends’ contact lists
- Deleted contacts can still be accessed through the Snapchat website or through third-party apps
Tips and Tricks:
- You can also use the Snapchat Help app on Android or iOS to delete contacts from your Snapchat contacts list
- If you have a lot of contacts on Snapchat and want to clean up your Snapchat contacts list, you can use the Snapchat search bar to find and delete specific contacts
- Batch deleting contacts can also be an option, where you can select all contacts you want to delete and tap the Delete button at the top right corner of the contacts list
Common Contact Error Messages
- Error 500: (unknown error) ** – This means that the contact you were trying to delete is a Snapchat account owner, and you won’t be able to delete it from your contacts list
- Error 401: (permission denied) ** – This means that you don’t have permission to delete the contact, which may be due to your Snapchat account being configured for educational or institutional use
Conclusion:
Deleting contacts on Snapchat can be a great way to declutter your Snapchat contacts list and focus on more important things. By following these steps and tips, you can easily delete contacts from Snapchat and keep your friend list organized. Remember to always use caution when deleting contacts, and be aware of any potential errors or permissions issues that may arise.