How to Change Your Location in Snapchat

Social media apps are always looking for new ways of customizing content. One way of doing this is to offer regional-based subjects to users.

Snapchat is one such app that includes several features based on location. It is also one of the most popular social media apps available, with 293 million daily active users worldwide.

In 2017, Snapchat released the “Snap Map.” As well as letting your friends know your exact whereabouts, this GPS-based feature also offers filters, stickers, and more based on your location.

However, some safety concerns may be raised when considering the app’s tracking feature. In this article, we’ll be showing you how to change your location on Snapchat.

How to Change Your Location in Snapchat on an iPhone

One way to change your Snapchat location on your iPhone is to install ExpressVPN. This software enables privacy and security by changing or hiding your IP address.

Using ExpressVPN to change a virtual location is a great way of ensuring your location will be changed on Snapchat.

The first thing you need to do is download ExpressVPN:

1. Go to Chrome or Safari, then head to the “ExpressVPN” setup page and create an account.
   
2. Sign in and enter the verification code that was sent to your email address.
   
3. Beneath “Setup,” select “Complete ExpressVPN manual setup for iOS.”
   
4. A new tab will open, explaining that the ExpressVPN settings are loading onto your iPhone. If prompted, tap “Allow.”
   

Next, the VPN configuration needs to be installed:

1. Go to “Settings.”
   
2. Tap “General.”
   
3. Hit “Profile.”
4. Select “ExpressVPN” to start installing. You will be asked to confirm your identity by entering your device’s passcode.
   
5. Select “Install” in the pop-up that appears.
   

The final step to changing your location is to connect to a VPN server.

1. Go to “Settings.”
   
2. Choose “General.”
   
3. Tap “VPN.”
   
4. From the VPN menu, you’ll see a list of server locations. Select the location you wish to connect to, then switch the toggle on to activate it.
   

Once these steps are complete, your Snapchat location will automatically be updated to your chosen location.

How to Change Your Location in Snapchat on an Android Device

Fortunately, there is a way to change your Snapchat location using your Android device.

One way of doing this is by downloading the ExpressVPN app on your Android device.

1. From Chrome (or your chosen browser), head to the ExpressVPN website.
   
2. Set up an account, then proceed to log in using your credentials.
   
3. Scroll down to the download section and tap “Android” or “Setup ExpressVPN.”
   
4. Tap the “Get It On Google Play” button.
   
5. Use Google Play to install the app and allow access.
6. In the app, tap the green“OK” button to complete the configuration.
   
7. Confirm that you give the app permission to intercept network traffic.
   
8. Once all the previous steps are complete, you’ll notice two round buttons. The smaller button allows you to change location.
   
9. Change your location to your desired one and log in to your Snapchat account. The location should be changed on the app automatically.
   

How to Change Your Location on Snapchat Filters

Snapchat users can often find the filters available to people only within certain geographical areas. For example, New Yorkers will have different filters available to people in Paris.

Snap Map automatically detects your location by pinning your Bitmoji onto a world map.

But how do you fake your location to gain access to more filters?

The first thing to do is to enable Snapchat Filters in the first place. To do this:

1. On your smartphone device, go to “Settings.”
   
2. Tap on “Privacy,” then “Location Services.”
   
3. Switch the toggle to “OK.”
   
4. Head to Snapchat and open “Settings” by pressing the cog icon.
   
5. Tap “Manage” and enable “Filters” by pressing the toggle.
   
6. The location filters will now be ready to use!

Now, it’s time to change your location on Snap Map. One way of doing so is by changing your location through ExpressVPN.

1. From your chosen browser, open the ExpressVPN website.
   
2. If you haven’t already, set up an account.
3. Proceed to log in using your credentials.
   
4. Select the option for “Setup ExpressVPN.”
5. Install the ExpressVPN app on your phone.
   
6. Hit the red “OK” button to complete the configuration in the app.
   
7. Once all the previous steps are complete, select the smaller round button titled “Change Location.”
   
8. Choose the location you wish to use, then log in to your Snapchat account.
   
9. You will now have access to the filters in that location.

Additional FAQs

Can Snapchat Location Ever Be Wrong?

Yes, the location can sometimes be wrong due to misconfiguration. Also, if somebody else is signed into Snapchat using your account details, the wrong area being shown on Snap Map can be shown.

Does Snapchat Update Location on the Snap Map?

Unlike apps like Google Maps, Snap Map doesn’t automatically update in the background when you change location. The only time Snapchat updates your location is when the app is actively open on your chosen device.

How Do You Hide Your Location Using Snap Map?

If you wish to hide your location on Snapchat, it’s relatively easy to do directly through the app. The process is the same whether you’re using an iOS device or Android.

1. Launch the Snapchat app on your device.

2. Select “Camera,” “Friends,” or the “Discover Screen.”

3. Tap the magnifying glass icon.

4. Select “Map,” then hit the cog icon to access “Settings.”

5. In your “Settings,” set your location visibility to “Ghost Mode.”

6. You’ll then be given three options for how long you’d like to stay hidden: “3 hours,” “24 hours,” or “Until Turned Off.”

Where in the World Are You?

Whether you’re looking to change your location for safety or just to access more filters, knowing how to do so is a great hack.

With our lives becoming more and more virtual, we must stay up to date with all the latest features on social media apps. The Geo-tracking features available on Snapchat were part of an automatic update.

While the Snap Map offered by Snapchat can be helpful at times, I’m sure you don’t want your whereabouts to be tracked all the time. This may be especially true if you aren’t too close to all your Snapchat friends or don’t know some of them.

Have you tried changing your Snapchat location? What was your reason? Tell us more about your experience in the comments section below.