Subscriber Account active since. Snapchat will give you the option to add a link you've shared before, search for the link, or paste in a completely new one. Whether you want to share your favorite article or an awesome apartment listing, you can add a link to your Snapchat story so friends can see what you see, too. This feature doesn't allow users to view the webpage within the app, but it helps your friends avoid having to leave the app and search around for the right site. You can add a link through the paperclip icon.
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Give your snaps the links you want
This new linking feature, which can be found by tapping the Paperclip more below , not only gives Snapchat a leg up on Instagram, but it provides a tool, which was previously reserved for celebrities and media companies, to regular ole Snapchat users. These updates are especially important in light of the controversial Snap Map feature that was released last month that raised privacy concerns. The step-by-step guide to adding links to your Snaps can be found below. Proceed as if you were taking a regular Snap video or photo.
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Snapchat makes conversations quick, fun, and visual. There's a a text feature you can easily add to both photo and video snaps , but did you know you can also add clickable links to Snapchat? Whether you're sending a snap to a friend or posting a story , you can easily attach a link that opens in a new window when friends swipe up on your snap or story.
For the longest time, there was no way of adding links on Snapchat. The only way you could add a link to Snapchat would be to type it in as text and have a follower take a screenshot of it. So to help you make the most of this feature, we put together a step-by-step guide on how to add links to Snapchat:. Make sure you have the latest version of Snapchat. In order to send and receive links, you need to have the most updated version of Snapchat. Take your snap. Tap on the paperclip and a new screen with a field for a URL will pop up. A preview will load. To open a link in a snap you receive, simply swipe up. Brands have more control by adding links on Snapchat.
