Snapchat - Getting Started Guide

How to connect Snapchat to Beeper

TL;DR: Connect Snapchat by signing in with your Snapchat username (or email) and password, and your Snapchat chats will appear alongside everything else in Beeper.

Overview

Once Snapchat is connected, your one-to-one chats and group conversations arrive in Beeper like any other chat. You can send and receive messages, photos, videos and stickers, receive snaps and voice messages, react to and reply to messages, and see read receipts and typing indicators.

Unlike some networks, Snapchat doesn't use a QR code. You sign in directly with your Snapchat login details, and Snapchat may ask you to verify the login.

Before you start

You will need your Snapchat username or email and password. If you use two-factor authentication, keep your phone or authenticator app nearby, or have a Snapchat backup code ready. It also helps to have the Snapchat app on your phone, in case Snapchat asks you to approve the new login.

If you would like to understand what goes to Beeper's servers depending on how you connect, our guide on Beeper on device vs Beeper Cloud walks through each case.

Snapchat is currently available via Beeper Cloud only

At the moment, Snapchat can only be connected through Beeper Cloud. Snapchat via Beeper On-Device (Local) is coming soon.

How to connect Snapchat

Beeper desktop:

Open your Beeper app and go to Settings > Accounts > Add an Account > Snapchat
Enter your Snapchat username or email and your password, then continue.
If Snapchat asks for a CAPTCHA, complete the challenge shown in Beeper. Snapchat may ask you to re-enter your password afterwards.
If you have two-factor authentication turned on, enter the verification code from your phone (SMS) or authenticator app.
1. Don't have access to your codes? Switch the Code type to Backup code and enter one of your Snapchat recovery codes instead.
If Snapchat flags the login as suspicious, approve it in the Snapchat app on your phone (or use the authorization link Snapchat sends by phone or email), then return to Beeper. You don't need to restart the login, Beeper will detect the approval.
Once connected, new Snapchat messages will start appearing in Beeper.

Beeper iOS:

Open your Beeper app and go to Settings > Accounts > Add an Account > Snapchat
Enter your Snapchat username or email and your password, then continue.
If Snapchat asks for a CAPTCHA, complete the challenge shown in Beeper. Snapchat may ask you to re-enter your password afterwards.
If you have two-factor authentication turned on, enter the verification code from your phone (SMS) or authenticator app.
1. Don't have access to your codes? Switch the Code type to Backup code and enter one of your Snapchat recovery codes instead.
If Snapchat flags the login as suspicious, approve it in the Snapchat app on your phone (or use the authorization link Snapchat sends by phone or email), then return to Beeper. You don't need to restart the login, Beeper will detect the approval.
Once connected, new Snapchat messages will start appearing in Beeper.

Beeper Android:

Open your Beeper app and go to Settings > Accounts > Add an Account > Snapchat
Enter your Snapchat username or email and your password, then continue.
If Snapchat asks for a CAPTCHA, complete the challenge shown in Beeper. Snapchat may ask you to re-enter your password afterwards.
If you have two-factor authentication turned on, enter the verification code from your phone (SMS) or authenticator app.
1. Don't have access to your codes? Switch the Code type to Backup code and enter one of your Snapchat recovery codes instead.
If Snapchat flags the login as suspicious, approve it in the Snapchat app on your phone (or use the authorization link Snapchat sends by phone or email), then return to Beeper. You don't need to restart the login, Beeper will detect the approval.
Once connected, new Snapchat messages will start appearing in Beeper.

Invalid username or password: Double-check your details. You can sign in with either your Snapchat username or the email on the account.
Rate limited or login denied: Snapchat sometimes blocks repeated login attempts. Wait a little while, then try again.
Login session expired: Start the login again from Settings > Accounts > Add an Account > Snapchat.
Account locked, restricted or deactivated: Open the Snapchat app to resolve the issue with your account (or reactivate it), then try again.
Password login not allowed for this account: Check your account in the Snapchat app, then try again.
Asked for your password again: After the CAPTCHA, Snapchat may ask you to enter your password again. Re-enter it to continue.
Security check not accepted: If Snapchat keeps rejecting the CAPTCHA, Beeper stops after 5 tries and takes you back to the password step with the message "Snapchat didn't accept the security check for this sign-in. Wait a while, then try again." Wait a while before signing in again.
Asked to approve the login: Approve it in the Snapchat app or from the link Snapchat sends, then go back to Beeper. You don't need to restart the login.

Starting a new login attempt won't disturb your other connected accounts.

What you can do with Snapchat in Beeper

Chat in one-to-one conversations and group chats.
Send and receive text messages.
Send photos (JPEG, PNG, GIF), MP4 videos and stickers.
Send a photo or video as a snap: type /snap, then send the photo or video as your next message.
Receive photos and GIFs. Stickers and Bitmoji you receive show in Beeper.
Snaps you receive open in Beeper and can only be viewed a limited number of times, like in Snapchat.
Voice messages you receive play in Beeper. If one can't be loaded, Beeper shows a note to listen in Snapchat.
React to messages with Snapchat's eight reactions (❤️ 😂 🔥 👍 👎 😢 😮 ❓) and remove them. One reaction per message. Reactions your friends add in Snapchat show in Beeper too, whichever emoji they pick.
Reply to messages and delete messages you've sent.
@mentions and bold, italic and underline text work both ways.
Edits made in Snapchat show up in Beeper.
Disappearing messages: Beeper follows the chat's Snapchat setting. You can change it from Beeper to 24 hours or 7 days after viewing. Chats set to delete right after viewing are cleared from Beeper 24 hours after you read them.
Chat actions: Mute or unmute a chat, and clear a chat from your feed (this doesn't delete its history or leave it). In group chats you can also rename the group, add members, and leave the group.
Notices: Missed and ended voice and video calls show as notices. Group changes, screenshots, saves to camera roll and streak updates also show as notices.
Send and receive read receipts, opened receipts and typing indicators, and see when friends are active.

What is not available yet

Chat history is not imported. Only new messages that arrive after you connect will show up in Beeper.
Editing messages you send is not supported. You'll still see edits made in Snapchat.
Voice and video calls are not supported. You'll see missed and ended call notices, but use the Snapchat app to make or answer calls.
Voice messages and other files (such as documents) can't be sent from Beeper. Sending is limited to photos and videos (JPEG, PNG, GIF, MP4) and stickers.
Starting a new chat from Beeper is not supported. To message a friend you haven't chatted with yet, start the chat in Snapchat first.
Threads are not supported.
Some snaps or media may not come through if Snapchat doesn't make the media available.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I log in to Snapchat in Beeper?
Go to Settings > Accounts > Add an Account > Snapchat, then enter your Snapchat username (or email) and password. Snapchat may ask you to complete a CAPTCHA, enter a verification code, or approve the login in the Snapchat app.
Is there a QR code for Snapchat?
No. Snapchat connects by signing in with your username (or email) and password, not by scanning a QR code.
Snapchat is asking for a verification code. Where do I find it?
If you have two-factor authentication turned on, Snapchat sends a code by SMS or shows it in your authenticator app. Enter it in Beeper to continue.
I don't have access to my verification codes. Can I still log in?
Yes. On the code step, switch the Code type to Backup code and enter one of your Snapchat recovery/backup codes.
Snapchat says my login looks suspicious. What should I do?
Approve the login in the Snapchat app on your phone, or use the authorization link Snapchat sends by phone or email. Then go back to Beeper, the login will continue without you having to start over.
Why am I being asked to complete a CAPTCHA?
Snapchat sometimes requires a CAPTCHA to confirm it's really you. Complete the challenge shown in Beeper. If it expires, a new one is shown so you can try again. If Snapchat rejects the check 5 times in a row, Beeper returns you to the password step. Wait a while, then sign in again.
Why does it say I am being rate limited or my login was denied?
Snapchat limits repeated login attempts. Wait a little while before trying again.
Why don't I see my older Snapchat chats?
Chat history isn't imported. Only new messages that arrive after you connect Snapchat will show up in Beeper.
How do I send a snap from Beeper?
Type /snap and send it, then send the photo or video you want as your next message. It will be delivered as a snap.
Can I react to or edit Snapchat messages from Beeper?
You can react with Snapchat's eight reactions (❤️ 😂 🔥 👍 👎 😢 😮 ❓) and remove them, one reaction per message. Reactions your friends add with any emoji show in Beeper too. Editing messages you send isn't supported yet, but edits made in Snapchat show up in Beeper. You can also reply to messages and delete messages you've sent.
Can I make or answer Snapchat calls in Beeper?
No. Voice and video calls are not supported, but missed and ended calls show as notices in the chat. Use the Snapchat app for calls.
Can I send or receive voice messages and files?
Voice messages you receive play in Beeper. Sending voice messages or files isn't supported yet. You can send photos (JPEG, PNG, GIF), MP4 videos and stickers.
Do group chats work?
Yes. Both one-to-one chats and group conversations are supported. In group chats you can also rename the group, add members, and leave the group.
Can I mute, clear or leave a Snapchat chat?
Yes. You can mute or unmute a chat and clear it from your feed (this doesn't delete its history or leave it). You can leave group chats from Beeper.
Can I start a new Snapchat chat from Beeper?
Not yet. To message a friend you haven't chatted with yet, start the chat in Snapchat first. It will then show up in Beeper.
Do disappearing messages work?
Yes. Beeper follows the chat's Snapchat setting, and you can change it from Beeper to 24 hours or 7 days after viewing. Chats set to delete right after viewing are cleared from Beeper 24 hours after you read them.

Still having issues?

If Snapchat will not connect or your chats are not syncing as you expect, contact us at help@beeper.com, or use Report a Problem in Beeper so we get your logs with the bug report.