How to Live Video Chat on Snapchat

This wikiHow teaches you how to make a video call to one of your friends in Snapchat.

Steps

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    Open the Snapchat app. It's the icon that resembles a white ghost outlined on a yellow background.
    • If you aren't logged into Snapchat, tap Log In and enter your username (or email address) and password.
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    Swipe right on the camera screen. This will take you to the Chat page.
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    Tap a contact's name. Doing so will open your chat history with them.
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    Tap the video camera icon. It's at the bottom of the screen, to the right of the circular button.
    • If this is your first time video chatting with someone, tap Call on the warning about cellular data here.
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    Wait for your call to connect. In order accept your call, your contact must currently be using the Chat section of the Snapchat app. Once they accept your call, you'll be able to talk and view each other live.
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    Tap the video camera icon again to hang up. If your contact doesn't hang up, you'll still be able to see their side of the video chat--they just won't be able to see yours.
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Community Q&A

  • Question
    How can I conference call on Snapchat?
    Community Answer
    Community Answer
    Make a group on Snapchat, and then use the phone or video call button in the group, the same as you would in a one-on-one call.
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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 54,155 times.
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Article SummaryX

1. Open Snapchat.
2. Swipe right on the camera screen.
3. Tap a contact's name.
4. Tap the video camera button.
5. Tap Call if prompted.
6. Tap the video camera button again to hang up.

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