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How to allow camera access on Snapchat so you can take photos and video in the app

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  • You have to allow Snapchat access to the camera on your phone to create content in the app.
  • On an iPhone, go to Snapchat in the Settings app and swipe Camera to the right.
  • On Android, go to the Apps section in Settings and then find the Permissions section within Snapchat settings.

To get the most out of Snapchat, you need to give the app permission to use your phone's camera. Whether you have an iPhone or Android device, the process is simple, and you can generally do this the first time you use the app. But if you need to allow camera access in Snapchat afterward, you can do it with a quick trip to the Settings app.

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How to allow camera access for Snapchat on iPhone

1. Start the Settings app.

2. Scroll down to the list of apps and tap Snapchat.

3. Turn on Camera by swiping the button to the right. You probably will want to turn on the Microphone in the same way.

4. Start Snapchat. You should now be able to take photos and record video. 

You can enable the camera and microphone in the Settings app. Dave Johnson/Insider

How to allow camera access for Snapchat on Android

The steps might vary depending upon which Android phone and OS version you're using, but this should work for most devices:

1. Start the Settings app and tap Apps.

2. Tap See all apps.

3. Scroll down to the list of apps and tap Snapchat.

4. Tap Permissions.

To enable the camera in Snapchat, go to the Permissions section of the Snapchat app in Settings. Dave Johnson/Insider

5. Tap Camera.

6. Choose the permission level you want, such as Allow only while using the app or Ask every time.

7. Tap the Back button and repeat the same steps for the Microphone. 

8. Start Snapchat. You should now be able to take photos and record video. 

Be sure to allow Snapchat to use both your camera and microphone. Dave Johnson/Insider
Dave Johnson Freelance Writer Dave Johnson is a technology journalist who writes about consumer tech and how the industry is transforming the speculative world of science fiction into modern-day real life. Dave grew up in New Jersey before entering the Air Force to operate satellites, teach space operations, and do space launch planning. He then spent eight years as a content lead on the Windows team at Microsoft. As a photographer, Dave has photographed wolves in their natural environment; he's also a scuba instructor and co-host of several podcasts. Dave is the author of more than two dozen books and has contributed to many sites and publications including CNET, Forbes, PC World, How To Geek, and Insider. Read more Read less

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