Snapchat: Here's How to Add a Timer to a Snap

Choose between 1 and 10 seconds

Did you know that Snapchat allows you to add a timer to your Snaps, which determines how long your friends can view them? For instance, you can add a five-second timer to a photo Snap, so that they can only view the picture for five seconds. Our guide will show you how this works.

Note: These screenshots were captured in the Snapchat application on iOS.

Step 1: Once you’ve taken a photo or video Snap, tap the stopwatch icon on the right side of the screen.

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