How To Avoid Media Upload On Snapchat
If you want to avoid automatic media uploads on Snapchat—for example, prevent photos or videos from being uploaded or shared without your consent—here’s how you can control that:
How to Avoid Media Upload on Snapchat
1. Disable Snapchat Memories Auto-Backup
By default, Snapchat can back up your snaps to Memories (cloud storage).
- Open Snapchat.
- Tap your profile icon (top-left).
- Tap the gear icon (top-right) to open Settings.
- Scroll down to Memories.
- Tap Backup Progress or Auto-Save Stories.
- Disable Auto-Save Snaps or Backup Snaps if enabled.
2. Avoid Auto-Uploading Stories
- When posting Stories, Snapchat may save them automatically.
- Review your Stories before posting or disable auto-saving to Memories.
3. Limit Snapchat’s Access to Your Photos and Videos
On iOS or Android:
- Go to your device’s Settings.
- Find Snapchat in your apps list.
- Tap Permissions.
- Restrict Snapchat’s access to Photos or Storage to “Ask Every Time” or disable access.
This way, Snapchat won’t automatically upload photos or videos without your approval.
4. Use Airplane Mode Before Saving Snaps
- Take your snap.
- Turn on Airplane Mode on your device.
- Save or edit your snap.
- Exit Snapchat or turn off Airplane Mode after you decide to upload.
This prevents automatic upload until you’re ready.
5. Log Out or Clear Cache Regularly
- Sometimes clearing Snapchat cache helps with unexpected uploads.
- Go to Settings > Clear Cache.