How to pause Snapchat location without anyone knowing: A quick guide

Controlling your location data on Snapchat is simple if you enable Ghost Mode and change your phone's settings. Although Snapchat's location data optimises the user's experience, you may not always want to have it on. Learn how to pause Snapchat location without anyone finding out.

Key takeaways

• Once Snapchat's features, such as Snap Map, have been set up, live location sharing can not be disabled.
• You can hide your location by enabling Ghost Mode or choosing specific friends to share your location with.
• You can also limit app access to your location by modifying background permissions in your phone settings.
• Alternatively, you can disable your phone's location to stay in control.

How to pause Snapchat location without anyone knowing

In addition to using built-in Snapchat settings and phone permissions to pause your location, you can use third-party mobile applications. Snap Map, Geo-filters, adverts, live location sharing, AR, and Local Lenses are some of Snapchat's features that use your location data.

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It is important to note that each solution has varying levels of effectiveness and safety. Here is a detailed guide on how to manage your location visibility while on the application.

1. Ghost Mode

Ghost Mode is one of the privacy features available for all users. To turn Ghost Mode on:

1. Open Snap Map by swiping right on the camera screen.
2. Tap the ️settings icon in the top right corner of the Map screen.
3. Toggle the ‘Ghost Mode’ switch to turn it on.
4. Select how long you would like to enable Ghost Mode. Available options include 'My Friends,' 'My Friends, Except,' and 'Only These Friends.'
5. Select 'My Friends' to allow only those selected as friends to view your live location.
6. Tap on 'My Friends, Except' and choose the friends you do not want to see your live location.
7. Alternatively, you can choose the 'Only These Friends' option, which restricts your visibility to a few selected friends.

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2. Story privacy settings

The privacy settings available when you post a snap include "My Friends" and "Public." Note that the privacy setting you choose when adding stories will remain even when you change the setting later.

You can also pause or hide your location from friends and other Snapchatters by thinning the number of people who can view your stories. Follow the steps below to customise your privacy settings.

1. Open the Snapchat app and tap the settings icon in My Profile.
2. Scroll to 'Privacy Controls' and select 'View My Story'.
3. Choose either 'Everyone,' 'My Friends,' the default privacy setting, or 'Custom.'
4. For stricter privacy, select 'Custom,' as it allows you to choose which friends can view your location on your story.
5. Confirm the changes by tapping 'Save'.

3. Live location sharing

By default, live location sharing is turned off on the Snapchat application. There are two ways to turn it back off if you had turned it on. These include limiting background sharing and turning on the Ghost Mode settings.

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How to freeze location on Snapchat for Android users

To stop sharing your location on an Android phone, you need to modify Snap Map settings by enabling Ghost Mode, as shown above. The second method involves modifying your background privacy settings. Here is how to do it.

1. Open the Snapchat app and click the Snap Map in the bottom left corner of the screen.
2. Tap the settings icon in the top right corner of the screen.
3. You will receive a notification requesting access to your location.
4. Deny the location permissions, disabling access to your live location.
5. Alternatively, you can access these permissions in your phone's settings.
6. Once you open your phone's settings, scroll to 'Apps' and find Snapchat.
7. Tap 'Permissions' and select 'Location'.
8. Select 'Deny' or 'Don't Allow' to restrict location sharing.

How to freeze your location on Snapchat for iPhone users

You can use Snapchat's built-in privacy feature, Ghost Mode, as well as prevent visibility by modifying iPhone privacy features. Follow the helpful tips below to pause your Snapchat location without turning it off and stay invisible.

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1. Go to the settings app on your iPhone.
2. Scroll down and tap on 'Snapchat'.
3. Tap on 'Location'.
4. Select 'Never' to turn off location access for Snapchat.
5. Ensure Snapchat no longer has location access by reopening the settings or checking the Snap Map.

How to freeze your location on Snapchat using third-party apps

Third-party apps allow you to simulate a different location than your actual one, effectively freezing your location on the Snap Map. However, it is important to note that Snapchat prohibits the use of unauthorised apps and causes account bans or restrictions.

1. Select and download a location spoofing app on Google Play (Android) or the App Store (iPhone).
2. Open your phone's settings and enable 'Developer Options,' then choose the location spoofing app as the 'mock location app.'
3. Open the spoofing app and select the location you want to appear as your current location on Snapchat.
4. Open Snapchat and confirm the Snap Map to verify your frozen location.

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Can you freeze your last active location on Snap?

Snapchat doesn’t let you freeze your last active location directly. You can turn on Ghost Mode to hide your location entirely.

How do I pause my active status on Snapchat?

Your Snapchat Score calculates a user's activity on the application. To pause the activity indicator, find the privacy controls in the app settings and then disable the 'Activity Indicator.'

How can you freeze your location on Snapchat for one person?

To freeze your Snapchat location for a single person, you can use Ghost Mode and selectively share your live location. To do this, select the 'My Friends, Except' option, which effectively freezes your location for one person while still allowing other friends to see your real-time location.

Can your location on Snap Maps disappear without turning them off?

If you do not open the Snapchat app for 8 hours, location sharing on Snap Map will automatically turn off. Additionally, if your phone's permission settings are set to 'Only while using,' your location will disappear once you close the application.

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Knowing how to pause your Snapchat location allows you to maintain a sense of privacy on social media. You can do this by enabling Ghost Mode or removing location permissions for Snapchat on your phone.

DISCLAIMER: This article is not sponsored by any third party. It is intended for general informational purposes only and does not address individual circumstances. It is not a substitute for professional advice or help and should not be relied on to make decisions of any kind. Any action you take upon the information presented in this article is strictly at your own risk and responsibility!

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