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How to Add a Link on Snapchat
Give your snaps the links you want
By Elise Moreau Elise Moreau Freelance Contributor University of Ontario George Brown College Elise Moreau is a writer that has covered social media, texting, messaging, and streaming for Lifewire. Her work has appeared on Techvibes, SlashGear, Lifehack and others. lifewire's editorial guidelines Updated on May 18, 2022 Tweet Share Email Tweet Share Email Snapchat The Ultimate Guide to Snapchat What to Know
Prepare a snap > tap link icon > in Type URL box, copy/paste or type URL > tap Attach to Snap > send.Add links to chats by copy/pasting or typing the URL into the chat field, then hit Send. This article explains how to add links to your Snapchat snaps. These links can be used to point to blogs, news articles, YouTube videos, fundraiser links, sign-up forms, or anything else you want. How to Add a Link to Snapchat Snaps and Stories
The following instructions apply to the Snapchat app for both iOS and Android. Screenshots are provided for the iOS version, but Android users should be able to follow along. Open the Snapchat app and do whatever you need to do to take a photo or film a video snap. You might do this from the main camera tab, by replying to a friend in your conversations tab, or by uploading a photo/video from your device. Apply as many filters, stickers, emojis, text, or drawings that you want. Tap the link icon that appears in the vertical menu of icons down the right side of the snap preview. If you can remember the link you want to add, type it into the "Type a URL" field at the top. If the link you want to add is very long or too hard to remember, you can briefly navigate away from Snapchat (without closing down the app) and open your mobile web browser (or other app) to copy the URL. When you go back to Snapchat, it will recognize that you copied a link by displaying a My Clipboard note. Tap Allow to see the link you just copied, then tap the listed link to add it to the "Type a URL" field. The link will open in a browser window within Snapchat. Tap Attach to Snap at the bottom to attach it to your snap. The link icon in the vertical menu should appear to be highlighted in white. To send your snap to friends, tap the blue arrow. To post it as a story, tap the square with a plus sign. If you decide you'd rather remove the link before you send your snap to friends or post it to your stories, tap the highlighted link icon in the vertical menu. When the web page loads, tap Remove Attachment at the bottom to remove the link from your snap. The link icon in the vertical menu will no longer be highlighted. When your friends receive your snap or view your story, they'll see the link at the bottom of your snap. To visit the web page, they can swipe up on the link. If you post a snap to your stories with a link, you'll be able to see how many people view it, but you won't get to see the number of clicks on your link. Adding Links to Chats
You can also add links to your chats in Snapchat, either by typing them directly into a chat or by copying them and posting them into the chat field. Once you tap Send, links will appear in the chat as a box with a thumbnail, the name of the web page, and the link. When friends tap links in the chat, they'll open in a browser within the Snapchat app. Was this page helpful? Thanks for letting us know! Get the Latest Tech News Delivered Every Day Subscribe Tell us why! Other Not enough details Hard to understand Submit More from Lifewire What Streaks Are on Snapchat (and What to Know About Them) How to Insert a Link in an Email With Mac OS X Mail How to Upload Saved Photos or Videos to Snapchat How to Make Your Snapchat Score Go Up a Lot How to Remove Multiple Friends on Snapchat How to Make a Private Story on Snapchat How to Repost a Video on Instagram How to Add a Link to an Instagram Story How to Insert a Link Into an Email With Outlook How to Turn On Snapchat Notifications How to Add a Hyperlink in a Google Doc How to Unblock Someone on Snapchat How to Change Your Cameo on Snapchat How to Reverse a Video on Snapchat The Quick Guide to Snapchat Emoji Meanings How to Open a Snapchat Without It Saying 'Opened' Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up Newsletter Sign Up By clicking “Accept All Cookies”, you agree to the storing of cookies on your device to enhance site navigation, analyze site usage, and assist in our marketing efforts. Cookies Settings Accept All Cookies