Hide Snapchat Story From Someone: Full Guide

This guide shows you how to hide your Snapchat Story from specific friends so they can’t see your posts, without unfriending or blocking them. You can do this for a single story or for all future stories you post. You’ll need the Snapchat app installed on your phone and you must be logged into your account.

What You’ll Need

• Snapchat app installed on your phone (iOS or Android)
• An active Snapchat account
• The person you want to hide your story from must already be your friend on Snapchat

Step-by-Step

There are two main ways to hide your story: while viewing your own story, or through your profile settings. Both achieve the same result.

Method 1: Hide a Story You’ve Already Posted

1. Open the Snapchat app and tap your profile icon (Bitmoji or ghost) in the top-left corner of the camera screen.
2. Look for the “My Stories” section on your profile page. You’ll see a list of your current stories.
3. Tap the three dots (⋯) next to the story you want to hide. A menu will pop up.
4. Select “Story Settings” from the menu.
5. Under the “Who Can View My Story” section, you’ll see a list of your friends. Find the person you want to hide the story from.
6. Tap the checkbox next to their name to uncheck it. This removes their access to that specific story.
7. Tap “Save” or “Back” to apply the changes. The person will no longer be able to see that story.

Method 2: Hide Your Story from Someone for All Future Posts

1. Open Snapchat and tap your profile icon in the top-left corner.
2. Tap the gear icon (⚙️) in the top-right corner to open Settings.
3. Scroll down to the “Privacy Controls” section and tap “View My Story.”
4. You’ll see a list of all your friends. Find the person you want to hide your story from.
5. Tap the checkbox next to their name to uncheck it. This removes their access to all your future stories.
6. Tap the back arrow to save your changes. From now on, this person won’t see any new stories you post.

Common Mistakes

• Confusing “Story Settings” with “My Story” privacy: The “Story Settings” option on an individual story only affects that one story. The “View My Story” setting in the main Settings menu affects all future stories. Make sure you’re using the right one for your goal.
• Unchecking the wrong person: The friend list can be long. Double-check the name before unchecking to avoid accidentally hiding your story from the wrong person.
• Forgetting to save your changes: In some versions of the app, you need to explicitly tap “Save” or the back arrow after making changes. If you don’t, your changes may not be applied.
• Thinking blocking or unfriending is required: You don’t need to block or unfriend someone to hide your story. The privacy settings let you hide it while staying friends.

Tips

• Use Custom Lists for easier management: Snapchat lets you create custom friend lists (like “Close Friends” or “Work”). You can then set your story privacy to “Custom” and select which lists can see it, making it easier to manage who has access.
• Check who has seen your story: Swipe up on your story to see the list of viewers. This is a quick way to confirm the person you hid it from is not on that list.
• Hide your story from someone without them knowing: The person will not be notified that you’ve hidden your story from them. They simply won’t see it in their feed.
• Re-enable access anytime: You can reverse this at any time by going back into the same settings and re-checking the box next to their name.

Troubleshooting

• The person still sees your story: If you hid your story from someone but they can still see it, first check that you saved your changes. Then, force-close the Snapchat app and reopen it. If the problem persists, log out and log back in. Also, verify you unchecked the correct box in the correct settings menu.
• You can’t find the “View My Story” setting: This setting is under Settings → Privacy Controls. If you don’t see it, make sure your Snapchat app is updated to the latest version. Older versions may have a slightly different menu layout.
• The checkbox won’t uncheck: This can happen if you have a network connection issue. Make sure you’re connected to Wi-Fi or have a strong cellular signal, then try again.
• You hid your story from everyone by accident: If you unchecked too many boxes, go back to Settings → Privacy Controls → View My Story and re-check the boxes for the friends you want to allow.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know I hid my story from them?

No. Snapchat does not send any notification when you hide your story from someone. They will simply stop seeing your stories in their feed.

Can I hide a story from someone after I’ve already posted it?

Yes. You can hide an already-posted story by going to your profile, tapping the three dots next to the story, and selecting “Story Settings” to uncheck the person’s name.

Does hiding my story from someone unfriend them?

No. Hiding your story only affects who can see your stories. You remain friends, and you can still send each other snaps and chat normally.

Can I hide my story from someone but still see their stories?

Yes. Hiding your story from someone is a one-way setting. It does not affect your ability to see their stories. If you want to stop seeing their stories, you’d need to mute them or change your settings for their account.

What if I want to hide my story from someone but they’re not on my friend list?

If they aren’t your friend, they can’t see your story anyway (unless your story is set to Public). If your story is Public, you can change it to “Friends” or “Custom” in Settings → View My Story.

How do I hide a specific snap from my story without hiding the whole story?

You can’t hide a single snap from a story after posting it. Your options are to either delete that snap from the story entirely (by tapping the three dots and selecting “Delete”) or to hide the entire story from the person.

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