How to Hide a Snapchat Story from Someone?
It’s easier than you think! You can hide your Snapchat Story from someone by adjusting your settings to prevent them from seeing it, either directly through your contact list or by creating a custom list of viewers.
Understanding Snapchat Story Privacy
Snapchat Stories offer a fun and fleeting way to share moments with your friends. However, sometimes you might want to control who sees your stories. Privacy settings allow you to selectively exclude certain individuals without blocking or unfriending them entirely. This is particularly useful when sharing personal content you don’t want everyone to see.
Benefits of Hiding Your Story
There are several reasons why you might want to hide a Snapchat Story from someone:
- Maintaining Privacy: You might want to share personal content with close friends only, keeping it away from family members, colleagues, or acquaintances.
- Avoiding Conflict: If you’re sharing content that might be controversial or upsetting to certain individuals, hiding your story can prevent unnecessary arguments or misunderstandings.
- Targeted Content: You might be sharing content specifically intended for a particular group of friends, and hiding it from others ensures it reaches the right audience.
- Testing Content: Perhaps you’re trying out new content and don’t want to show it to everyone until you’re happy with it.
The Two Primary Methods to Hide Your Snapchat Story
Snapchat offers two main ways to control who can view your story:
- Custom List Method: This method involves creating a list of specific people you want to see your story. Everyone else is automatically excluded.
- Direct Exclusion Method: This method involves directly selecting individuals you don’t want to see your story.
Step-by-Step Guide: Direct Exclusion Method
This is the simpler and more common method. Here’s how to hide a Snapchat Story from someone using the direct exclusion method:
- Open Snapchat.
- Tap your profile icon in the top left corner.
- Tap the settings icon (the gear) in the top right corner.
- Scroll down to the “Who Can…” section.
- Tap “View My Story.”
- Select “Custom.”
- A list of your friends will appear. Tap on the names of the people you want to hide your story from.
- Tap “Block” or the equivalent confirmation option.
- Those users will now be excluded from seeing your story.
Step-by-Step Guide: Custom List Method
This method allows you to only show your story to a select few. This effectively hides it from everyone except the people you choose.
- Follow steps 1-5 as outlined above in the “Direct Exclusion Method.”
- Instead of selecting “Custom” select “Friends Only” or a similar option that will hide your story from people you aren’t friends with.
- Post your story.
- If you want to show it to one specific person, you need to add them as a friend on the app.
Comparison of the Two Methods
| Feature | Direct Exclusion Method | Custom List Method |
|---|---|---|
| Focus | Excludes specific individuals. | Includes only selected individuals. |
| Ideal For | Hiding from a few specific people. | Sharing with a small, defined group. |
| Effort Required | Easier for excluding a small number of people. | More efficient for showing to a small group while excluding the majority. |
| Management | Requires manual updates as you add new friends. | Requires updating whenever you want to add new viewers beyond your friend list. |
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- Forgetting to Update Your List: If you make new friends, remember to update your “Custom” list to ensure they can’t see your story if you don’t want them to.
- Confusing with Blocking: Hiding your story is different from blocking someone. Blocking prevents all interaction, while hiding your story only limits their access to your stories.
- Not Checking Privacy Settings Regularly: Snapchat’s privacy settings can change with updates. It’s a good idea to review them periodically to ensure they align with your preferences.
- Assuming Exclusions are Permanent: If you unfriend and re-add someone, you will need to re-apply the exclusion settings.
Troubleshooting Common Issues
- “I still see their story even after hiding mine from them”: This means they have not hidden their story from you. Your actions only affect who sees your content.
- “I accidentally hid my story from someone”: Simply repeat the steps and unselect their name to allow them to view your story again.
- “The Custom option is not available”: Make sure you are logged into your account.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
What happens when I hide my story from someone?
When you hide a Snapchat Story from someone, they will no longer be able to see any stories you post. They won’t receive a notification that you’ve hidden your story from them, and they can still interact with you in other ways, such as sending direct messages.
Will the person know if I hide my Snapchat story from them?
No, the person will not receive any notification that you have hidden your Snapchat story from them. They simply won’t see any new stories you post. They may suspect something, but there is no official way for them to know for sure.
Can I hide a specific snap from someone within a story?
No, Snapchat doesn’t offer the ability to hide individual snaps within a story from specific people. It’s an all-or-nothing approach. If you want to share a specific snap with only certain individuals, you would need to send it directly to them as a message.
If I block someone, will they still see my stories?
No, blocking someone prevents them from seeing any of your content, including your stories, snaps, and profile information. It effectively removes them from your Snapchat world. This is a more drastic measure than simply hiding your story.
Does hiding my story also hide my Spotlight submissions from them?
No, hiding your story doesn’t necessarily hide your Spotlight submissions. Spotlight submissions are often visible to a wider audience, regardless of your story privacy settings. However, some Spotlight settings may allow you to control visibility based on certain criteria.
Can I hide my story from someone without unfriending them?
Yes, that’s the main purpose of the “Custom” setting. You can hide your Snapchat Story from someone without unfriending or blocking them, allowing you to maintain other forms of communication while controlling access to your story.
How often can I change my story privacy settings?
You can change your story privacy settings as often as you like. There are no restrictions on how many times you can adjust your “Custom” list or switch between different privacy options.
What’s the difference between “My Friends” and “Custom” settings?
“My Friends” allows all your friends to see your story. “Custom” allows you to either exclude specific friends or only show the story to a select group of friends.
If someone is mutual friends with someone I’ve hidden my story from, can they still see it if that mutual friend shares it?
No, even if someone is mutual friends with someone you’ve hidden your story from, your story will not be visible to that hidden individual through their mutual friend. The restriction applies regardless of who else can see your story.
Can I hide my story from a group chat participant?
Yes, if you’re friends with a participant in a group chat, you can hide your story from them using the same methods described above. This will prevent them from seeing your story even if you’re both in the same group chat.
What happens if I unhide someone from my custom list?
If you unhide someone from your custom list, they will immediately be able to view your Snapchat stories again.
Can I hide my story from someone if they aren’t my friend on Snapchat?
Yes, if someone isn’t your friend, you can set your story to be visible to only your friends in settings. This effectively hides your Snapchat Story from someone who isn’t on your friends list.