What Does the Lock Mean on Snapchat?

[Arianahuynh]

Hey, I noticed a lock icon on one of my Snapchat chats, and I'm not sure what it means. Can anyone explain what the lock symbol represents? Is it something related to privacy or security, or does it indicate something else?

 

[Kelseyleblanc]

The lock icon on Snapchat means the story is private — it’s a Private Story that only selected friends can see. If you see it, you’re part of someone’s chosen group.

 

[Liora]

Snapchat's lock icon indicates that the story is private, meaning that only a select group of friends can view it. You belong to someone's chosen group if you see it.

 

[danisjohn]

The lock icon on Snapchat indicates that the sender has set the message to "private" or "restricted." It typically appears when a user sends a message to someone they’ve added as a friend, ensuring only that person can view it.

 

[Barack Obama]

The lock symbol on Snapchat indicates that a story is private. It means the user has shared the story only with selected friends through a “Private Story,” giving them more control over who can view their content.