If you are wondering how to use Snapchat on your PC, this guide will help.
Snapchat is synonymous with mobile phones, and a generation who have grown up with them. But what if you want to use Snapchat on a PC? Can you actually use a web browser to enjoy the full Snapchat experience?
We'll explain the situation, and what your options are to use Snapchat on PC.
How to use Snapchat on your PC via a browser
In July 2022, Snapchat rolled out a web version of its platform, allowing users to use Snapchat on their PCs or laptops.
Here is how to use Snapchat on your PC or laptop:
- Open your browser and head to web.snapchat.com
- Log in with your username/ email and password
- You may receive an alert on the phone you have the Snapchat app installed. Verify your identity by tapping "Yes" to confirm it's you.
It is worth mentioning that the functionalities of Web Snapchat are limited. While you can chat, video call and send snaps, you will not be able to open Snaps on Snapchat Web.
It is worth mentioning that you only need to provide your password the first time you log in to Snapchat on a browser on your PC. After that initial login, you can login to Snapchat without a password.
Snapchat Web can also be used to unlock your Snapchat account manually when you encounter errors such as error code C14A, error code C14B and support code SS06.
How to use Snapchat on PC via an emulator
As mentioned earlier, the web version of Snapchat has limited functionalities. To fully access all the features of Snapchat on your PC or laptop, your best option is still to install Android emulators.
When it comes to choosing an emulator, there is a wide range of options available. One of the most well-known and highly regarded emulators in the market is BlueStacks.
Here's how you use Snapchat on PC via an emulator:
- Start by downloading and installing your emulator of choice
- Open the emulator and access the Google Play Store
- Find and install Snapchat
- Start using Snapchat
It really is as straightforward as that. Whether or not it will work, or if Snapchat is determined to stop emulators from using the app, is a beautiful mystery. Unless it doesn't work. Then it's a pain.
We are seeing increasing reports of Snapchat not working using emulators. it seems that Snapchat is utterly determined to prevent Android emulators from running the app.
That concludes our comprehensive guide on how to use Snapchat on your PC or laptop. While you're here, don't forget to explore our other Snapchat guides, including how to see best friends list on Snapchat Plus.