How to turn off location sharing in Snapchat on iPhone and Android

To ensure privacy when using Snapchat, you can turn off the Snap Map of the app on your iOS or Android device. Follow these instructions to prevent other individuals from knowing your location on the Snap map or just allowing a few close friends to see your location.

Although location sharing is quite useful, you'll definitely want full control of this feature. With Snap Map you can customize location sharing based on demand. For example, you can disable Snap Map completely or choose location sharing for a few individuals.

Note, Snapchat uses your location for some features like Geofilters, Snap Map and Search. So, if you turn off location positioning, you will not be able to get relevant search results or use Geofilters.

How to turn off location sharing in Snapchat on your phone

Note: Steps to perform the same location sharing off on iPhone and Android.

Step 1. Open the Snapchat application, use your finger to drag the screen as shown to open Snap Map.

Step 2. Now, click on the gear icon in the top right corner.

Step 3. Here, you have 3 options:

1. Ghost mode (Disable location sharing)
2. My friend (Display location for all friends using Snapchat)
3. Only These Friends (Show only locations for certain people)

If you don't want anyone to see your location, turn on the switch next to Ghost Mode. Then, select the time period you want to turn off location sharing.

For example, you can turn it off for 3 hours, 24 hours or until you turn the switch back on.

If you want to display the location for some friends, click Only These Friends, then select in the list of friends. Finally, touch Done to confirm.

So done, you can prevent others from knowing your location by turning on the switch next to Ghost Mode.

In addition to the above, you can also access the Setting application and edit location permissions.

See more:

1. Instructions for using Snapchat without sharing the location
2. Instructions for sharing location in iMessage via Apple Maps
3. Instructions for sending Google Maps location on PC to smartphone
4. Did you know how to block Facebook tracking?