The online world has made us realize the importance of privacy more than ever. Our lives have become increasingly socially exposed with an abundance of social media platforms, posts, selfies, and stories. And we all have become more aware of the dark sides of this over-exposure. You know the importance of keeping your online information secure and safe. But then, you must also be aware that despite taking all the necessary steps, there are still chances of your data getting compromised and your social media accounts getting hacked.
While such online break-ins are rare, they can happen nevertheless. And when they do, you should be aware of them. But unfortunately, that’s not something you can control! Not even if you use Snapchat.
Well, Snapchat is one of the most secure social media platforms out there. But is the app responsible enough to notify you about any potential security breach of your account? Does Snapchat notify you when someone else logs into your account? Let’s find out.
Does Snapchat Notify You When Someone Logs Into Your Account?
Yes, Snapchat notifies you immediately when someone logs into your account. The platform is one of the most privacy-oriented social networking platforms ever and therefore knows how to protect its users in every way possible.
When it comes to privacy, security, and a serious attitude about these two things, Snapchat is inarguably a top choice for almost every user who cares about these things.
And Snapchat doesn’t even need to say that aloud. The platform brims with an interface and numerous features that speak privacy louder than words. Whether you want to chat privately without saving your messages or want to keep your friend list private, Snapchat is the platform you need to hang out on.
With all these subtle features (and more), do you think Snapchat will neglect a security issue as serious as unauthorized logins?
Here’s what happens when someone logs into your Snapchat account
Whenever Snapchat detects a login from a new IP address, device, or location, the platform sends you an alert about the same.
How and where you receive this login alert depends on the information you provided in your account. Your email address is the preferred method for sending login-related alerts. So, if you have added and verified your email address on Snapchat, you will receive all notifications in your email inbox.
But, if you have not provided the email or haven’t verified it yet, Snapchat resorts to your phone number for sending alerts.
As soon as someone logs into your Snapchat account with a new device or from a new location, Snapchat sends you an email with this subject line: New Snapchat Login.
The email contains the exact date, time, device model, and IP address of the login attempt. Based on the IP address and location access, the email will also contain the approximate location from where your account was logged in.
Notifications are not the only way to detect logins
Snapchat is responsible enough to send you a notification regarding suspicious logins. But is that the only way to detect a suspicious login attempt? Fortunately, no.
You might not see the notification at the right time if you don’t check your emails often. Fortunately, you don’t always need a notification email to detect that something is wrong with your account.
When your account is logged in from a new device or IP address, you will be logged out of Snapchat on your device, as Snapchat doesn’t allow multiple logins simultaneously. Therefore, if you open the Snapchat app and find that you have been logged out without logging out yourself, it should be enough to cause suspicion.
Moreover, you can look for other obvious indications, such as unrecognized messages sent from your account or unknown people added as friends.
Making your account more secure
Do you know the best way to deal with security breaches? Avoid them at all costs! By implementing some simple steps, you can mitigate the risks of your account getting compromised.
Here are some simple steps that can make your Snapchat account more secure:
1. Verify your mobile number and email address
You might have done this already. But if you are unsure, please check whether your email address and phone number are linked and verified with your Snapchat account. Having both these pieces of info verified is essential.
To check whether your email address and phone number are secure, follow these steps:
Step 1: Open Snapchat and log into your account.
Step 2: On the Camera tab, tap on your profile avatar to go to the profile page.
Step 3: Tap on the icon in the top right. This icon will take you to the Settings page.
Step 4: Tap on the Email button. You’ll see the email address registered with your account. If your email is verified, you will see a text saying, “Your email address is verified.”
If you have not linked your email address to Snapchat, enter it and tap on Save. Then check your inbox and go to the link contained in the verification mail.
Step 5: Return to the Settings screen and tap on Mobile number. Ensure your mobile number is added and the Verify button is grayed out.
2. Enable two-factor authentication
Two-factor authentication helps you add an extra layer of security over and above your login credentials (username and password). You can turn on this feature to make your Snapchat logins more secure.
If someone tries to log in to an account that has 2FA, they will need to enter a code sent to your mobile number.
Unless they have access to your mobile number, they won’t be able to log into your account. To enable 2FA on your Snapchat account:
Step 1: Log into your account and go to your profile.
Step 2: Head to the Settings page by tapping on the gear icon.
Step 3: Select the option Two-Factor Authentication and tap on Continue on the next page.
Step 4: Select SMS verification. Snapchat will send a code to your verified mobile number.
Step 5: Enter the six-digit code to verify. 2FA will be enabled for your account.
3. Change your passwords often
This is a basic yet effective technique to ward off frequent hacking attempts. You should change your password occasionally to keep your account secure and less vulnerable to unauthorized login attempts.
Step 1: Go to the Settings section of your account by following the steps mentioned above.
Step 2: Tap on Password. Enter your current password and tap on Continue.
Step 3: Enter a strong new password. Your password should ideally be a combination of uppercase and lowercase letters, numbers, and symbols.
Step 4: Tap on Save. Your password will be changed.
A quick recap
Before bidding goodbye, let’s recap everything we discussed in this blog.
Snapchat notifies you about unrecognized logins from a new device or IP address via email alerts. Besides, you can also detect a new login by various methods mentioned above. To prevent these login attempts, you can implement the three steps mentioned above.
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