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Reset Snapchat Password Without Email Or Phone Number (Solved)

Snapchat says that there will not be able to reset an account password if isn't associated with any phone number or email address.
Timothy Iyekowa
By Timothy Iyekowa - Technical Writer
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If you are looking for how to reset your Snapchat password without an email address or a phone number associated with the account, I’m sorry to say that there is no way to do that. Even if you contact their support.

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I have two Snapchat accounts, one old, and one new. So I decided to test this out by messaging Snapchat Customer Support if there can get me my account back without me having a phone number or an email address associated with the account.

Well, it was bad. If you don’t know or the account isn’t associated with an email address or phone number, Snapchat will not be able to reset your account password. This is per Snapchat terms, no email or phone number, no account recovery.

In this guide, you’ll learn what you need to do when you can’t reset your Snapchat without an email address or phone number. If there is no associated email, please forget it, because giving you the access to reset means that anyone can take over an account.

Can I Reset My Snapchat Password Without Email Or Phone Number?

No, you cannot reset your Snapchat password without having access or an email address or phone number associated with your account.

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It’s not possible, Snapchat made this clear.

Snapchat says that there will not be able to reset an account password if isn’t associated with any phone number or email address.

This is for security reasons because if you can get access, it means that anyone will be able to get access to any account without needing an email or phone number.

As per Snapchat, there will be unable to reset a password for an account if:

  • The email address you are writing from is not associated with the account
  • You do not know the associated email address and/or phone number
  • You do not have access to the email address and/or phone number linked to the account

So it doesn’t matter what article you have read, contacting Snapchat support to reset your account without an email address or phone number is just a waste of time. We have tried contacting their support team, and have had no positive results.

What To Do When You Can’t Reset Your Password With Email or Phone Number

Snapchat required your verified email address or phone number to reset your password.

What to do

This is a must, if you haven’t verified your account with an email address or phone, you can’t recover the password.

If you can’t remember both your email and phone number then here are what you need to do.

1. Check Password Manager

If you are like me, I save my password using one of the best password managers, you can also use Google Password Manager if you use the web a lot like me.

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This will help you save your password and even create a stronger password. You don’t have to remember, all you have to do is to be tapping on the username or email to log in.

I have two Snapchat accounts, both aren’t even associated with an email address or a phone number. I don’t still know why ?, and I don’t even know the password because I use a password manager.

Maybe you have previously saved your password before, you can check if your password is saved with in Google Password Manager for Android users.

And for iPhone, you can check your iCloud and see if there is any Snapchat account password. You can still check for password from your iPhone Settings.

As of now, I just verify one of the accounts with my email and phone number. You should do the same for your new account.

2. Create A New Account

Well, you sure know we’ll get here, if you don’t know the password, you got no email address or phone number associated with the account. The best option is for you to create another account.

When creating a new Snapchat account, remember to use a password manager to save your password. And add a phone number or any of your email addresses.

How To Reset Your Snapchat Password With Email Address

If you have forgotten your Snapchat account password, you can email get it back if you have an email address associated with the account.

And make sure you can also access the email account. To reset your password via Email on Snapchat.

Step 1: Tap Forgot your password

On the Snapchat app, after you have tried signing in to your account and it’s not working, tap on Forget your password.

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Tap Forgot your password

Step 2: Reset Via Email Address

Once you tap on Forget your password option, you’ll need to select how you will like to reset your Snapchat password. Choose Via Email.

Tap on Via Email

Step 3: Enter The Email Address

Once you tap on Via Email it will take you to your browser, and enters the email address that’s associated with your account. And then tap on Submit.

Enter email address

Step 4: Tap On the Link

If the email address is correct you should receive a password reset link via email to the email address you enter. And it should also be associated with your account

Tap the password reset link

Tap on the URL from the email you received or you can copy and paste it into your web browser.

Step 5: Change Password

On the new web page, you can reset your Snapchat password. Then go to the Snapchat app and sign in to your account with the new password.

Change Snapchat password

How To Reset Your Snapchat Password With Phone Number

You can reset your Snapchat password if you can remember the phone number associated with your Snapchat account. To reset your password via SMS on Snapchat.

Step 1: Tap Forgot your password

On the Snapchat app, after you have tried signing in to your account and it’s not working, tap on Forget your password.

Tap Forgot your password

Step 2: Reset Via Phone

Once you tap on Forget your password option, you’ll need to select how you will like to reset your Snapchat password. Choose Via phone.

Tap Via Phone to reset password

Step 3: Enter Phone Number

Once you tap on Via Phone enter the phone number that’s associated with your account. And then tap on Submit.

Enter Phone number

You’ll receive the reset verification code on the phone number. If the SIM is on the phone, it will automatically enter the code.

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You can choose “Call me instead,” and you will receive the verification code via a phone call.

Step 4: Enter Verification Code

Enter the six-digit verification code on the next page and select Continue. You can now reset your Snapchat password.

Enter the Verification code

Step 5: Change Password

On the new web page, you can reset your Snapchat password. Then go to the Snapchat app and sign in to your account with the new password.

Change Snapchat account password

Why I’m Not Receiving Email To Reset Snapchat Password?

If you’re receiving an email to reset your password, it means that either the email address is wrong, you have a bad internet connection, open the wrong email, or the Snapchat server.

Why Is Snapchat Password Reset Not Working?

If your Snapchat reset link is not working, it means that you have a bad internet connection, wrong email address, wrong phone number, or the link has expired.

When trying to reset your Snapchat account password make sure you’re using the email address or phone number that’s associated with your account.

Conclusion

If you don’t remember your password, and you want to reset your password without an email address, or a phone number associated with the account, you can’t.

Resetting a password without a phone number or email address is impossible, forget the article you have read on the internet.

And even if you reach out to Snapchat support, there will tell you they can’t help you for security reasons if they reply to you.

Imagine getting your account password reset without a linked email or phone number, all the accounts will be hacked. This is for security reasons, and Snapchat is sticking with it

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Your only choice now is to create a new Snapchat account. And when you do, don’t forget to store the password on a password manager.

You can add an email address or a phone number, any of them. And anything you forget you can easily recover your account, or use the password manager.

FAQs on Reset Snapchat Password Without Email Or Phone Number

You cannot recover your Snapchat password without the phone number or email address, it's impossible because of security reasons, and Snapchat will not allow it.

If you forget your Snapchat email and password, you will not be able to reset your password. The account is gone, and the only thing you can do is create another account.

To reset a Snapchat password without a phone number, tap on Forget your password, choose Via Email, enter the email address associated with your Snapchat account, and continue. You'll receive a link to reset your password.

Because you are typing in the wrong password, or you have a bad internet connection. There you also be a problem with the Snapchat server.

No, you cannot change your Snapchat phone number or email address without signing into your account. You'll have to log in and go to your account settings to change it.

To reset a Snapchat password with an email address or a phone number, on the Snapchat app, tap on Forget your password, choose Via Email or SMS and then follow the on-screen step to reset your password

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As a seasoned content writer with 5+ years of experience in consumer technology, Timothy has been a dedicated author and editor at Techvocast since its inception. Specializing in addressing user concerns, his articles offer effective solutions for Android, iOS, Windows, and Mac-related issues. Timothy's expertise also extends to crafting content about social media and various applications. Through his daily articles, he consistently aids users in overcoming their technology challenges.
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