> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Snapchat Linking

> Link Snapchat with Ayrshare by setting up a Public Profile, switching it to a Professional Profile, and authorizing the app from the Social Accounts page.

## How to Link Snapchat with Ayrshare

### Snapchat Public Profile Setup

Before linking your Snapchat account, you must have a Snapchat Public Profile set up.
Non-public profiles can not be linked to Ayrshare.
Additionally, the public profile must be switched to a Professional Profile.
Without a professional profile, certain features such as posting stories is not
permitted.

If you don't have public profile yet, please follow the steps below.
If you have a public profile already, please proceed to step 3.
If your public profile is already a professional profile, please proceed to [Linking Snapchat](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/dashboard/connect-social-accounts/snapchat.md#linking-snapchat).

**1. Open Snapchat and click on top left corner**

Open Snapchat and tap on your icon in the top left corner.

![Snapchat Select Account](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f/images/dashboard/snapchat-select-account.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f\&q=85\&s=cb798dd4ff78529150de7a49ce3841d5)

**2. Public Profile**

Click on the **Public Profile** button and follow the instructions to set up your public profile.

![Snapchat Public Profile](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f/images/dashboard/snapchat-public-profile.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f\&q=85\&s=80a18c781b6ebb0d3e6fecb9df34e62f)

**3. Professional Profile Settings**

Navigate to **Switch to a Professional Profile** option in the Profile Settings.
Follow the instructions, select a category, and click **Confirm** to switch
to a professional profile.

![Snapchat Professional Profile](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/5hN3anTnqVsc57i1/images/dashboard/snapchat-profile-settings.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=5hN3anTnqVsc57i1\&q=85\&s=dd64d26c9766444b43fac8f4c9bf306d)

### Linking Snapchat

**1. Click to Link Snapchat**

Click the Snapchat icon on the Social Accounts page.

![Snapchat Click to Link](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA/images/dashboard/snapchat-click-to-link.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=BkNwRAXLA9nG0LQA\&q=85\&s=b5c5287381f437f2c70e5e449ee1b367)

**2. First Time Snapchat Login**

If you are not logged in yet, you'll navigate to the Snapchat login page. Enter your credentials
accordingly. If you are already logged in, please proceed to the next step.

![Login via Snapchat](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f/images/dashboard/snapchat-login.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f\&q=85\&s=90f1ff90cf065efe97644fea596b381c)

**3. Authorize App**

Review the permissions and click **Continue** on the authorization page.

![Authorize app](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f/images/dashboard/snapchat-permissions.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f\&q=85\&s=46312134a3d6dffb5ed002af330d6f5d)

**4. Confirmation**

Your Social Accounts page will now be updated with your Snapchat account.

![Snapchat Confirmation](https://mintcdn.com/ayrshare-docs/dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f/images/dashboard/snapchat-linked.webp?fit=max\&auto=format\&n=dKBti0xVDJrOZ19f\&q=85\&s=ea84f985496601f37cf7c8932bbcbd81)

## Additional Snapchat Information

* Please see here for details on
  [posting to Snapchat](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/post/social-networks/snapchat.md),
  [getting analytics](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/analytics/overview.md),
  [managing comments](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/comments/overview.md), or
  [retrieving history](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/apis/history/overview.md).
* For more information on recommended image and video sizes, please see:

> [card] [Image and Video Guidelines](https://www.ayrshare.com/docs/media-guidelines/snapchat.md)


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