Why do people delete contacts on Snapchat? It may be because someone is bothering them with tasteless snaps. But sometimes it happens by accident.
You probably know that there are two ways to remove someone from your contact list: you can delete them or you can block them. Each has its own advantages.
Once you’ve removed someone, you can always reconsider your decision and send them a friend request again. However, it is important to think about the consequences.
Remove a contact
First, let’s explain how to remove someone from your Snapchat contact list.
- Go to your friends list
- Tap and hold a name
- Tap More
- Tap Remove Friend
Block a contact
A very similar process occurs when someone is blocked.
- Go to your friends list
- Tap and hold a name
- Tap More
- Select “Block”
The differences between removing and blocking your contacts
If you delete a contact from your list, you can no longer receive Snaps from them. Your snap score will be private, but any previous snap exchanges can be revisited provided you saved them.
If you delete someone from your contact list, they will not be notified of your actions.
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Blocking a contact will result in more drastic changes. For example, saved messages also disappear. It’s also worth noting the fact that if you block and unblock someone who used to be on your friends list, they won’t automatically be added back as friends.
How to add people to your friends list again
Of course, to add someone you deleted, you need to remember their account. This shouldn’t be difficult if you’ve deleted an old friend.
- Open the Snapchat app on your mobile device and make sure you’re signed in
- Tap the Add Friends
- Use one of the four options below to add the deleted user
Note* You can add people by username, contacts, and snapcode, and it’s easier to add people nearby. You can even add them from your address book. - Select “Add”
That’s all there is to it. You can now wait patiently for them to accept your request.
If you don’t remember someone’s username but have mutual friends, you can ask for their username or even their phone number.
You can then add the phone number to your address book and use the Add From Address Book feature to find them on Snapchat and add them as a friend again.
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Extra-Tipp
In order to add someone from your phone’s contact list, you need to give Snapchat access to that list. The device contact list does not exactly match your address book. If you give Snapchat the access it needs and tap the Contacts tab instead of the Add Friends tab, the app will show which contacts have their phone numbers linked to a Snapchat account.
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You’ll see the “+ Add” button to the right of their names. Tap on it to connect with them in the app.
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What happens when you re-add an old contact
Once you add someone you’ve previously deleted, Snapchat lets you see any snaps they sent you while you weren’t friends — assuming they accept your invite the second time.
Here’s an interesting fact that not many users realize. Each Snapchat user profile has a list titled “Snapchatters who added you back”. Suppose you deleted someone and they didn’t notice. All they have to do is check this list and search for your name.
This is important because notifications are not sent when deleting and blocking contacts. But a person can still check why you may not be responding anymore. If you delete someone, your name will disappear from this list on their profile.
It’s worth thinking twice before deleting someone. When in doubt, know that you can’t just change your mind afterwards without them knowing about it. Regardless of whether you’re deleting or blocking someone, things can get awkward.
Manage your friends list carefully
Never forget that you can’t add someone to your friends list without them knowing about it. After weeks or months of silence, your willingness to reconcile may not be appreciated.
It’s also important to remember that blocking someone will definitely erase previous snaps and conversations between the two of you. Unless you just want to get rid of a random heckling, you’d better use the delete function instead, as it at least gives you a chance to look back on important moments.
Will anyone know if I delete or block them?
Although they don’t get a notification, they can no longer see your Snaps, send you messages, or see your Snap Score.
What if I can’t find the deleted friend?
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Will they get a notification that I’ve added them back?
Yes, if you try to add a friend anonymously back into Snapchat, they’ll get a message that you’ve re-added them.
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