Losing access to your Snapchat account can be very frustrating. There are several reasons why people are unable to log back into their Snapchat account. One being that you've forgotten your password.

Thankfully, there are several ways to regain access to your Snapchat account. In this article, we'll thoroughly discuss the best ways to recover your Snapchat account if you've forgotten your password.

Recover Your Snapchat Account Through the Mobile App

The Snapchat mobile app gives you the option to reset your password through email and text messages. For that, you need to have a confirmed email address and mobile number registered with your Snapchat account.

How to Reset Your Snapchat Password Via Email

To reset your Snapchat password from your email:

  1. Open the Snapchat app to land on the Login/Signup page.
  2. Select Login to open a page to enter your details.
  3. Tap Forgot Your Password? to open a new menu.
  4. Select Via Email from the options.
  5. On this page, Snapchat will ask you to enter your registered email address.
  6. Once you submit the email address, Snapchat will email you a link to restore your password.
  7. Click on the URL to move to a browser. If the URL does not open, you can copy and paste it into a browser.
  8. The link takes you to a new page to enter a new password twice for confirmation.
  9. Once the password change is confirmed, you can log in with the new password.

How to Reset Your Snapchat Password Via Your Phone Number

To reset the Snapchat password via your phone number:

  1. Select the Login option to enter your credentials.
  2. Tap Forgot Your Password?.
  3. Select Via Phone to reset your password through the registered phone number.
  4. Choose the country code and number to receive the verification code. You can opt to receive the verification code through an SMS message or Call.
  5. Enter the code provided. It will take you to a new page to change your password.
  6. Enter your new password twice and log in with the new details.

Recover Your Snapchat Account Through a Web Browser

Unlike some other apps, Snapchat does not function in a web browser. You can only send complaints, contact management, or manage your data history.

Password restoration is an account management option that allows you to restore your Snapchat account in a matter of minutes.

How to Reset Your Snapchat Password Using a Web Browser

To restore your Snapchat account through a web browser:

1. Open Snapchat in your web browser of choice.

2. In the top-left corner, you will see a circle with 9 dots. Click on that circle and navigate to Accounts.

Open Snapchat on browser

3. Click on Accounts to open a new tab with the Snapchat login page.

Accounts in Snapchat

4. Tap on Forgot Password. It gives you the option to recover your account via Email or SMS. Select the most convenient option.

Opt for email or phone

5. Snapchat will send a code directly to your registered number if you select SMS. Enter that at the space provided. It will take you to a new page for changing your password.

Enter the Snapchat code on browser

If you select Email, Snapchat will email you with a URL to change your password.

You Can Now Recover Your Snapchat Account Quickly and Conveniently

In this article, we have discussed several ways to recover your Snapchat account if you have forgotten your password to ensure you don't lose access to this brilliant app.

If you want to use all the options available to you, make sure to keep your details (such as your current email address and phone number) up to date.