This wikiHow teaches you how to view Stories on Snapchat. Stories are snaps (photos and videos made using Snapchat) sent (posts) by Snapchat users that can be seen by their friends. Stories created on Snapchat are viewable for 24 hours and will be automatically deleted after the time limit has passed. If you want to see Stories created by other users and sponsors, you can view stories that are public.
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Method 1 of 3: Viewing Other People's Stories
Step 1. Open
Snapchat.
Tap the Snapchat app icon, which is a white ghost in front of a yellow background. Tapping on it will open the Snapchat camera if you are logged in to Snapchat.
If you are not logged into your Snapchat account, you must first tap the button LOG IN and enter your email address (email or email) and password before proceeding.
Step 2. Tap on the “Chats” tab
This tab icon is a white speech bubble at the bottom left of the screen. Tapping on it will open the Snapchat friends list.
You can also swipe the screen from left to right to open this page
Step 3. Search for a new Story
As long as you haven't seen other people's stories, users who posted stories within the last 24 hours will appear at the top of the “Chats” page. A circle with a blue contour will appear next to their name, instead of their profile picture.
The circle contains a preview of the contents of the Story
Step 4. Select the desired Story
Tap the Story circle to the left of the username. After that, the Story will play on the screen.
Step 5. View available Stories on Snapchat
Tapping the left side of the screen will play the previous Story, while tapping the right side of the screen will play the next Story.
- When you've finished viewing a Story, Snapchat will usually autoplay the next Story.
- Sometimes you will see an ad when you open the next Story. You can skip it by tapping on the right side of the screen.
Step 6. Look back at the old Story
If someone has submitted a Story less than 24 hours ago and you have watched it, the Story can be reopened by following these steps:
- Find the desired user on the Chats page.
- Tap the user's icon or profile photo, which is on the left side of the page.
- Tap the Story circle to the left of the username at the top of the page.
Method 2 of 3: Viewing Your Created Story
Step 1. Open
Snapchat.
Tap the Snapchat app icon, which is a white ghost in front of a yellow background. Tapping on it will open the Snapchat camera if you are already logged in to your Snapchat account.
If you are not logged into your Snapchat account, you must first tap the button LOG IN and enter your email address and password before continuing.
Step 2. Tap the Story icon
It's a circular icon in the upper-left corner of the screen. It's located in the same place as the Bitmoji or profile icon. Tapping on it will open the Snapchat profile page.
Step 3. Tap on My Story option
You'll find this option in the middle of the page. Tapping on it will open a drop-down menu containing all of your created Stories created within the last 24 hours.
Step 4. Select Story to view it
Tap on Story which is under the section My Story to see it.
- You may have to scroll down to find the Story you want to view.
- You can also tap on the circle icon located to the left of the section My Story to see all Stories arranged in chronological order.
Method 3 of 3: Viewing Public Stories
Step 1. Open
Snapchat.
Tap the Snapchat app icon, which is a white ghost in front of a yellow background. Tapping on it will open the Snapchat camera if you are already logged in to your Snapchat account.
If you are not logged into your Snapchat account, you must first tap the button LOG IN and enter your email address and password before continuing.
Step 2. Tap the “Discover” tab
This tab icon is in the form of two white boxes at the bottom right of the screen. Tapping on it will open the Discover page. On the page, you can find Stories from celebrities, news agencies, and ongoing events, such as demonstrations and festivals.
You may also find Stories created by friends on this page
Step 3. Look for stories that are public
Scroll down the screen to find the public Story you want to view.
Step 4. Select the desired Story
Tap the Story you want to view to open it. After that, the Story will play on the screen.
Step 5. View available Stories on Snapchat
Tapping the left side of the screen will play back the previous Story, while tapping the right side of the screen will play the next Story.
- When you've finished viewing a Story, Snapchat will usually autoplay the next Story.
- Sometimes you'll see ads when you go to the next Story and watch the Story for the news segment. You can skip ads by tapping on the right side of the screen.
