Frances Rowden

Hey, I totally get where you’re coming from! Sometimes it’s nice to be social without literally broadcasting your every move. The easiest way is to use Ghost Mode. Open the map, tap the gear icon (top right), and switch on Ghost Mode. You can choose a time frame: 3 hours, 24 hours, or until you turn it off. That’s basically Snapchat’s “pause” option. No one gets notified when you go ghost—it just quietly hides your location. Another quick way is to toggle off Location Services in your phone’s settings. On iPhone, go to Settings > Privacy > Location Services > Snapchat, and switch it off. On Android, it’s under Settings > Apps > Snapchat > Permissions. The catch with this method is that Snap Map won’t work at all until you switch it back. I use Ghost Mode when I’m out and don’t want people checking in, and it’s super handy.

Hi! I usually post around 12:30 PM on Mondays, and it works surprisingly well. People are scrolling during lunch, so engagement rates spike naturally.

When I first tried reposting, I was confused too. The only built-in way is if someone tags you. That shows up in your DMs with the option to add it to your story. If you’re not tagged, you can’t natively repost. I’ve seen people just screenshot and share, but that’s a little clunky. Personally, I ask the person to tag me if I want to repost. Saves time and gives credit without looking like I stole their content.