What Happens When You Log Out of Snapchat - TechWiser (2024)

Have your friends ever asked you to use their Snapchat account on your phone, but you’re hesitant to do so since you might lose data if you log out? Here is all you need to know about what happens when you log out of your Snapchat account.

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Will My Snapchat Account Be Deleted If I Log Out

No, your Snapchat account won’t be deleted if and when you log out of your Snapchat account. When you log out of your Snapchat account, it will stay dormant until you log back in. In essence, no change would take place. You can log back in the same account anytime to continue using Snapchat.

If you’re somehow locked out of your Snapchat account, then here is how you unlock it.

What Happens to the Active Streaks

Just like us if you’re more concerned about the active Snap streaks, then we’re the harbinger of bad news here. After logging out of your Snapchat account, once the timer runs out on all active streaks, they will end thereby halting your Snap score.

You can also verify if your Snap streak is about to end by checking the timer icon that appears below the user’s name in Chat Tab.

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Find out more about what icons, symbols, and emojis mean on Snapchat.

Will My Saved Memories Be Deleted

No, Your Snapchat memories won’t be deleted but only if they’re completely backed up. Make sure to check if your memories are completely backed up before logging out or uninstalling the app.

If the memories are not backed up properly, then there might be some memories missing the next time you log in to Snapchat. Even if you log in to the same device as last time, if the memories are not backed up properly, some memories might be deleted.

What Happens to Saved Messages and Conversations

Worried about the saved messages and late-night conversations with your friends? Then let us assure you that all your conversations will still be saved. The messages are stored in Snapchat servers and won’t be wiped even if you log out of your Snapchat account.

What About Snapchat Settings

Yes, All Snapchat settings altered or changed within the Snapchat app would be saved automatically, even if you log out. These will be restored when you log in again on Snapchat. Even if say you’re upgrading your device, then also all settings within the Snapchat app would be imported to the new device.

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This is also true for any changes that you’ve made in Snapchat settings within the Phone settings. So, even if you log out of your Snapchat account then any changes you made within Phone settings for Snapchat would still be saved. These include permissions for Storage, Camera, and Location among others.

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What happens to Spotlight and Snap Map

All your snaps in Spotlight and Snap Map section are saved in the Snapchat servers and won’t be affected if you log out of Snapchat account.

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Will I Still Keep Receiving Notifications

No, when you log out of your Snapchat account, you will not receive any notifications from the Snapchat app. All your friends will be able to send you snaps and messages but there would be no intimation like “John Doe sent you a Snap” for you. Once you log in again, then you can check who sent you messages or snaps on Snapchat.

Pro Tip: Are you wondering what might happen if you mute someone?

Will My Friends Still Be Able to Find Me

Yes, all your friends can still find you on Snapchat. Do note that you’re only logging out of Snapchat but not deleting your account. So, you will still appear in any searches and in your friend lists.

What Happens to My Location

As soon as you log out of Snapchat, the app will stop accessing your location. Neither will it show on Snap Map nor anywhere else within Snapchat.

Can I Call/Message Someone if They Are Logged Out

Technically, yes. You can still call or message someone who is no longer logged in to Snapchat. But they’d not be able to see any of your calls or messages until they log in to the app again. So, your message will stay unseen and your calls will only keep Ringing.

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Will My Followers Know That I Logged Out

No one would know if you logged out of Snapchat, neither your friends nor followers. Well, not until you tell them.

How to Log Out of Your Snapchat Account

1. To Log out of your Snapchat Account, open Snapchat and tap on the profile icon on the top-left.

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2. Tap on the cog icon present in the top-right and scroll down to Account Actions.

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3. At the bottom of Account Actions, tap on Log Out. Then again tap on Log Out to confirm the process.

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The Snap Trap

Now that you know what will and can happen once you log out of your Snapchat account, you can give your friends the go-ahead or maybe just politely decline. Nevertheless, even if you log out, no data will be wiped away (unless not backed up). Your concern would be nothing more than a few missing calls or messages.

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