How To Get A Creator Profile On Snapchat

How To Get A Public Profile On Snapchat & What You Need To Know

Any Snapchat user can create a Public Profile through the app, although there are some restrictions that might prohibit access to the feature.

While anyone can get a Public Profile on Snapchat, there are some minor restrictions that might stop someone from being able to create one. By opting for a Public Profile, Snapchat users open up the door to greater exposure and the opportunity to reach more users. In addition to the option for other users to subscribe to the Snapchat account and for the Snapchatter to post additional details to their public profile, including a bio and description.

Public Profiles on Snapchat are not new, but what has recently changed is who is eligible for one. While the feature was previously only available to celebrities and creators, that changed in late 2020 when Snapchat opened up the option for anyone to create their own Public Profile through the app. Snapchat still offers the option of a dedicated Creator Account, but eligibility is much stricter than for a simple Public Profile.

Creating a Public Profile on Snapchat is fairly easy to do and can be completed in a few minutes. To begin, head to the My Profile section by either tapping on the account's Bitmoji or Story icon. Then tap on the three-dot icon next to Add to Snap Map under the Stories section. Once done, a couple of options should be visible with one of them being Create Public Profile. Tapping the option will initiate the process of changing a profile to public, with the user then required to tap on a few on-screen prompts that explain what a Public Profile is and the changes involved, such as their name becoming visible with shared Snaps.

Why Snapchat Accounts Are Not Eligible For A Public Profile

Generally speaking, any account should be able to create a Public profile. However, if the Create Public Profile option does not appear when tapping on the three-dot menu, it is likely that the account is currently not eligible. Two common reasons why this might be the case are the age of the account and the lack of an existing relationship with another Snapchat user. With age, a Snapchat account must be at least twenty-four hours old before it can be changed to a public account. As for friends, Snapchat requires an account to have at least one bi-directional friend. In other words, the account must have friended another and that account must have friended back.

There are also some more general rules that could restrict access to the Public Profile option on Snapchat. For example, the feature is only available to users over the age of eighteen, and is not currently available in all countries. In addition, not following the Community Guidelines can also result in an account becoming ineligible for a Snapchat Public Profile.

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