{"id":5812,"date":"2024-05-30T16:32:20","date_gmt":"2024-05-30T16:32:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/?p=5812"},"modified":"2024-05-31T17:21:56","modified_gmt":"2024-05-31T17:21:56","slug":"what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/","title":{"rendered":"What Does The Lock Mean On Snapchat? Know The Details!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you are new to Snapchat and notice a little padlock on someone\u2019s Snapchat story, you might get confused. From the very first look, it seems to be shrouded in mystery. So, <\/span>what does the lock mean on Snapchat<span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">? It signifies a Private Story for a selective audience. Unlike the standard stories, which all the concerned person\u2019s connections can view, a private story is disclosed to a selected group of people only.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">But how and why do you create such private stories? Also, how will you know if you are added to your friend\u2019s private circle or not? This blog has answers to all your queries. Let us get you the specifics of the same &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2b98920d43\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-69e2b98920d43\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#What_does_the_lock_mean_on_Snapchat\" >What does the lock mean on Snapchat?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#What_is_the_difference_between_regular_and_private_stories\" >What is the difference between regular and private stories?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#How_do_you_create_this_private_story\" >How do you create this private story?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#Why_do_people_create_such_private_stories\" >Why do people create such private stories?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#Can_you_add_someone_later_to_the_private_story\" >Can you add someone later to the private story?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#Some_quickies_about_Private_stories\" >Some quickies about Private stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#Wrapping_up\" >Wrapping up\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#1_How_many_private_stories_can_you_add_on_Snapchat\" >1. How many private stories can you add on Snapchat?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#2_Can_you_view_someones_story_without_letting_them_know\" >2. Can you view someone\u2019s story without letting them know?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#3_Will_a_private_story_notify_the_concerned_people_attached_to_that\" >3. Will a private story notify the concerned people attached to that?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#4_Can_you_rename_an_existing_Snapchat_story\" >4. Can you rename an existing Snapchat story?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/what-does-the-lock-mean-on-snapchat\/#5_How_do_you_delete_a_private_Snapchat_story\" >5. How do you delete a private Snapchat story?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_does_the_lock_mean_on_Snapchat\"><\/span><b>What does the lock mean on Snapchat?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5816\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5816\" style=\"width: 2000px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5816\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat.webp\" alt=\"What Does The Lock Mean On Snapchat\" width=\"2000\" height=\"1333\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat.webp 2000w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat-1024x682.webp 1024w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat-768x512.webp 768w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat-1536x1024.webp 1536w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/What-Does-The-Lock-Mean-On-Snapchat-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 2000px) 100vw, 2000px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Digital Trends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When you see a padlock on a Snapchat story, it means that it is a Private story. Also, lucky for you, you have been added to that Private story, hence, unlike general people, you will be able to view the story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the unversed, a private story is one for a selected group of people who are tagged to that story. When you see that padlock, it is a visual cue that you, too, have been added to that story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is especially suitable for those Snapchat profiles that are open to the public. In these private stories, one can add videos and photos that disappear after 24 hours. This is one of the best ways to keep certain things private.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_the_difference_between_regular_and_private_stories\"><\/span><b>What is the difference between regular and private stories?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5822\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5822\" style=\"width: 700px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5822\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-stories-on-snapchat.webp\" alt=\"creating stories on snapchat\" width=\"700\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-stories-on-snapchat.webp 700w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-stories-on-snapchat-300x171.webp 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5822\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: AirDroid<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You have decoded all about that \u2018special lock\u2019 on the Snapchat story and what it means. Now, before proceeding further, let us quickly update you about the critical differences between the everyday Snapchat stories and the padlocked Private ones &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td><b>NORMAL SNAPCHAT STORY<\/b><\/td>\n<td><b>PRIVATE PADLOCKED STORY<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Everyone can see it\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Selected people who have been added can only see the story\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This story comes with a default name\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The creator can name it according to their preference\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The story is accessible to one and all\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It is a private story and you must browse the list to get it\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ca appear in the Snap Map\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<td><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This story is unavailable to anyone apart from the chosen few\u2019s feeds\u00a0<\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"How_do_you_create_this_private_story\"><\/span><b>How do you create this private story?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5818\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5818\" style=\"width: 1500px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5818\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-create-new-story-in-snapchat.jpg\" alt=\"how to create new story in snapchat\" width=\"1500\" height=\"1015\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-create-new-story-in-snapchat.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-create-new-story-in-snapchat-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-create-new-story-in-snapchat-1024x693.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/how-to-create-new-story-in-snapchat-768x520.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1500px) 100vw, 1500px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5818\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Lifewire<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now that you are aware <\/span>what does the lock mean on Snapchat <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and how beneficial it is, would you like to try it for yourself? Let us show you how to create such <a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/how-to-post-a-private-story-on-snapchat\/\">private stories<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Open your Snapchat profile and on the top left corner you will find the Bitmoji icon. Click on that icon.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; When you scroll down, you will see next to the My Stories icon &#8211; there is a \u2018Add New Story.\u2019 When you tap on that icon, a menu opens up which creates a new custom story for you.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3 <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; You can select the New Private Story from the available options.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; From here, you can choose the \u2018people\u2019 whom you want to share the story with. Browse through your friend list to pick the selected people.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Now, you have to assign a name to this story. You can also use a host of Snapchat tools like drawings and filters.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 6<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; If you want to edit the Snapchat story, then you have to see the Setting icon. From there opt for Story Settings.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Why_do_people_create_such_private_stories\"><\/span><b>Why do people create such private stories?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5819\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5819\" style=\"width: 560px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5819\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-private-stories.jpg\" alt=\"creating private stories\" width=\"560\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-private-stories.jpg 560w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-private-stories-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/creating-private-stories-150x150.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 560px) 100vw, 560px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">image Credit: Moyens I\/O<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Once you have seen for yourself <\/span>what does the lock mean on Snapchat <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is only natural for you to wonder &#8211; why would people do that? Let us tell you some of the primary reasons &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not everyone wants to give out every piece of information. Hence, this Snapchat story offers complete privacy wherein you can share your whereabouts only with a selected group of people.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Also, with this feature, you do not need to customize your list whenever you share something personal.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature allows those with a public <a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/know-how-to-make-a-public-profile-on-snapchat-to-improve-your-business-outreach\/\">Snapchat profile<\/a> to hide their stories from random people.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lastly, the Snapchat story may sometimes be directed at someone to seek advice. Keeping it private is the best way to ensure your story receives the desired feedback.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_you_add_someone_later_to_the_private_story\"><\/span><b>Can you add someone later to the private story?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<figure id=\"attachment_5821\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-5821\" style=\"width: 750px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-5821\" src=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/adding-someone-later-to-snapchat.webp\" alt=\"adding someone later to snapchat\" width=\"750\" height=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/adding-someone-later-to-snapchat.webp 750w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/adding-someone-later-to-snapchat-300x200.webp 300w, https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/adding-someone-later-to-snapchat-600x400.webp 600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-5821\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Image Credit: Beebom<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Indeed, you can! Say, for example, you realize after <a href=\"https:\/\/fictionpad.com\/blog\/how-do-you-repost-on-tiktok-to-enhance-your-brand-marketing\/\">posting<\/a> your Snapchat Private padlocked story that you forgot to add your Bitmoji friend to the story. What would you do then? We have the answers right here &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 1<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Visit your Snapchat profile and on the top left of the app, you will see Profile Bitmoji. Click on that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 2<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; When you scroll down, you will see the View More option. You must click on that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 3<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; You can already figure out which private story you created. Simply long-press that.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 4<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; On following the above-mentioned step, you will find the icon of Edit Viewers. Select it.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Step 5<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Now, from there, choose the friend whom you want to add at the last moment. Click on the Save button! Bingo! Your \u2018missed-out\u2019 friend has been added to the story!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Some_quickies_about_Private_stories\"><\/span><b>Some quickies about Private stories<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Given that you are better aware of <\/span>what does the lock mean on Snapchat <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">it is time to check out some quickies about Private stories that you are perhaps unaware of &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat allows you to create 20 Private Stories simultaneously for different friend groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Depending on the \u2018seen\u2019 status of stories, the padlock\u2019s hue keeps changing. Especially for a private story &#8211; if you have not yet viewed it, then you will notice a purple lock to it. For stories that you have seen, you will see a grey lock attached to it (almost like a blue circle format).\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In terms of security, Snapchat is enabled with &#8211; a feature called <a href=\"https:\/\/help.snapchat.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/7012359362196-I-forgot-my-My-Eyes-Only-passcode\">My EyesOnly<\/a>. With this, you can password-protect those snaps that you wish to keep only for yourself.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the unaware, according to Snapchat\u2019s policy, every piece of content disappears after 24 hours. But in the meantime, people who are tagged in a specific story can screenshot it.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For the newbies to this app, you can easily spot the specifications now!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Wrapping_up\"><\/span><b>Wrapping up\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Snapchat, since its inception, has been a fun app to share moments with your family, and near and dear ones. Now that you have figured out <\/span>what does the lock mean on Snapchat, <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">one can assume that you are thrilled to be so close to someone. After all, without a doubt, the concerned person considers you trustworthy and close enough to share their private stories with you on this app. We sincerely hope the bond between both of you continues to flourish as ever!\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you enjoyed reading this post, and want to see such enlightening posts about multiple apps and their functioning &#8211; keep an eye on our website.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span><b>Frequently Asked Questions\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_How_many_private_stories_can_you_add_on_Snapchat\"><\/span><b>1. How many private stories can you add on Snapchat?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At a time, you can curate up to 20 stories on Snapchat, and that too for multiple friend groups.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Can_you_view_someones_story_without_letting_them_know\"><\/span><b>2. Can you view someone\u2019s story without letting them know?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is technically no way to view someone\u2019s private story without alerting that person. The profile is set characteristically so that the person will know if you have viewed their story.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">However, some individuals with malicious intent may view the stories in a Ghost mode. But that interferes with Snapchat\u2019s terms and conditions, and you might face consequences of the same.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Will_a_private_story_notify_the_concerned_people_attached_to_that\"><\/span><b>3. Will a private story notify the concerned people attached to that?\u00a0<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There is no alert system that notifies the people attached to that private story. Only when the concerned individuals open the app and check your story do they learn of your tagging them (thanks to a little sparkle formed around your Bitmoji).\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Can_you_rename_an_existing_Snapchat_story\"><\/span><b>4. 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