Keeping Safe Online

The minimum age to use Snapchat is 13 years old. Snapchat requires users to declare their age to create an account, and if it's determined that an account is being used by someone under 13, the account will be terminated and the data deleted.

Safety Protections:
Snapchat offers specific safety features for teens, like limiting contact from adults unless they share mutual friends, to help protect them online.
Privacy Considerations:
Teen users have additional privacy settings to control who can see their information and location.
Content and Maturity:
Snapchat is designed for users who can understand the nature of online interactions and the potential risks involved,

5 Steps to Staying Safe on Snapchat Every Parent Should Know

Disappearing Messages: Snapchat’s feature of disappearing messages can make it easier for predators to groom and exploit children without leaving a trace. The fact that messages, photos, and videos disappear after a short period of time can encourage risky behavior – and make it harder for parents or authorities to detect and intervene in cases of abuse.
Sexting: Snapchat has been associated with an increase in sexting among young people. According to a study by the Cyberbullying Research Center, 22% of teens surveyed reported sending nude or semi-nude photos or videos of themselves via Snapchat.
Strangers: The app’s “Quick Add” feature, which suggests friends of friends, can expose children to strangers. There have been reports of predators using this feature to add and communicate with minors.
Geolocation: Snapchat’s Snap Map feature can reveal a user’s precise location to friends or even strangers if the user has not set the appropriate privacy settings. This can put children at risk of physical harm, stalking, or cyberbullying.
Inappropriate Content: Snapchat has been known to feature explicit content, and users can easily access inappropriate content through Snap Map or by following certain accounts. This can expose children to harmful or explicit material.