How to Flirt on Snapchat: The Basic Rules Everyone Must Know

Tired of Facebook? Bored of Instagram? Learn how to flirt on Snapchat successfully. If you’re not a fan of Snapchat or never used it, give it a go.

If you thought Snapchat was purely a place to morph yourself into a dog, complete with panting tongue, or somewhere to magically conjure up stars sparkling around your head, you’re wrong. Snapchat is actually far more useful than you might first think. While it does have its fair share of cute *sometimes annoying* filters, that’s not all it’s good for. So, let’s learn how to flirt on Snapchat!

Let’s face it, Facebook isn’t what it used to be. Instagram is packed with too many influencers or your friend’s lunch. If you want a platform for flirting with a difference, somewhere you can be unique and show off your quirky side, Snapchat is the ideal place to go. [Read: How to master your Snapchat flirting game]

Isn’t Snapchat just for 13-year-olds?

No! Snapchat is fun for all ages. Okay, taking a snap with a pair of dog ears or a fluffy rabbit nose might seem childlike. Come on, it’s fun!

Some of the filters available on Snapchat are also extremely powerful when it comes to ironing out imperfections. I recently found one which made me look like I didn’t need manual contouring. It became my favorite go-to until it disappeared *I’m still not over it*.

The point is, Snapchat might not be as popular as some of the other social media giants out there, but it gives you the opportunity to show your personality in a way which many other platforms don’t.

The problem? Not everyone is on Snapchat… But, if your crush is, it’s a great option to try! [Read: How to get someone to like you immediately]

How to flirt on Snapchat – The dos and don’ts

Snapchat is the same as any other type of platform and flirting is the same as in real life. There are dos and don’ts you need to abide by if you don’t want to accidentally jump on the wrong side of social etiquette and freak the life out of your crush.

First things first, ascertain that your crush does indeed have a Snapchat account and make contact with them. Once you’re linked up, you’re good to go. It’s never a good idea to randomly try and connect with someone you don’t know. It looks weird, so make sure that you’ve at least had some kind of in-person social interaction beforehand!

Once you’re in there, pay attention to the dos and don’ts below.

DO take a great selfie to send, but avoid over the top filters. Okay, those filters are fun and they show off your personality. At this point, unless you want to come across as childish and, in some cases, a little deranged, it’s best to find a filter which simply gives you good lighting.

Stick to a natural pose which shows you for the gorgeous being you are. Save the fun filters for later, when you’ve actually started some kind of rapport. [Read: How to look cute in every selfie you take]

DON’T send the same photos to your stories later on. If you’ve sent someone a selfie and you’re hoping for a response, they’re not going to feel special if you suddenly start posting the same photo to your stories a few hours later. Keep it between the two of you!

DO be direct. Send that photo to them directly, and, as mentioned above, keep it private. It’s no good posting endless photos and hoping they’ll notice. Sometimes you should get straight to the point and quit with the time wasting and messing around! [Read: Sweet and sexy snapchat selfie ideas to heat up your relationship]

DON’T send unwanted naked pics. Nobody wants a dick pic or a boob shot over breakfast, so unless specifically requested and you’re okay with doing it, keep the photos of your face only or the scenery you’re passing by which you want to share!

Doing this is also a quick way to put someone right off you, especially if you’ve only been speaking for a short while and haven’t really got to that point in your flirtation.

DO slide into their DMs. Photos will get you so far, but then you need to actually put words into action! It’s no good having a future relationship based purely on sending photos back and forth, so a few photos before a DM slide is a good idea. Don’t do it too soon, however. Gauge the reaction first of all.

DON’T be afraid to video call or voice call as things progress. Some people are terrified at the idea of actually calling someone, but how can you expect things to progress in the future if you can’t speak face to face? Be brave! When your DMs start to flow quickly and easily, progress onto a voice call or even a video call. The more you do it, the more comfortable you’ll be. You know what the next step is? A meet up!

DO show your personality once you’ve made a connection. Once you start chatting and you’re bantering back and forth, it’s perfectly fine to throw in those funny filters and send randomly funny photos to your crush. When it comes to knowing how to flirt on Snapchat, remember to make sure you don’t cross the line of what is funny or socially acceptable, of course, but if you see something while you’re out and about and you think they’ll find it funny, snap it and send it!

DON’T overdo it. Once you start a connection, you might be tempted to bombard them with messages and snaps. Hold back just a little. Remember, while learning how to flirt on Snapchat, less is more! There’s no reason to play games. If you send the right number of messages per day, it’s likely that they’ll look forward to them. As a result, you’ll get surprise messages back. [Read: Fun and flirty questions to ask someone to get to know them better]

Is flirting easier these days thanks to social media?

Without a doubt, social media has made flirting a million times easier than doing it in person. It’s far easier to simply go for it when you can hide behind a mobile device or a laptop. Let’s be honest, it has taken some of the shine away from flirting.

While approaching someone and talking to them might be terrifying, when it works out, it’s such a rush! When you’re sending messages, it’s also very easy to misunderstand or read something in the wrong way. It could mean that a flirtation is over before it even begins. In that case, it’s easy to make a mistake.

Provided you gauge it right, you don’t bombard your crush with messages and photos, and you allow your personality to shine through, social media flirting can be the ideal way to get over that initial awkwardness and the terrifying prospect of actually approaching someone in person. After, get to know each other and fast track to the point where you feel comfortable actually meeting and heading out on a real life date. [Read: Texting before the first date – The first steps you need to remember]

Snapchat has moved on from its humble beginnings. Now it offers many other features which help it to rival some other social media platforms. Sure, it’s never going to be Facebook or Instagram in terms of users, but it’s an app  ideal for fun communication. If you can find that perfect filter, it’s also a great way to give your selfies a little something extra!

[Read: How to start a conversation on Snapchat and subtly flirt your way in]

Learning how to flirt on Snapchat isn’t actually that difficult. It’s really a case of holding back and not going too far, too soon.