Each Shortcut can be labeled with a single emoji. Shortcuts are private to you. Other Snapchat users will not be notified you are using a shortcut. When you and a friend send at least one Snap to each other every day, you build a Streak. If you have ongoing Streaks with multiple friends, using Shortcuts can help keep your Streaks active by sending a Snap to all Streak friends with one click.

Every user in a Group can see the members, messages, and replies. Use Groups only if you want to create a group chat where every participant can see the activity.

You can also navigate to your Snapchat Memories to send existing pictures or videos.

This is also where you can post to your Snapchat Story.

This is also where you can post to your Snapchat Story.

You must click the search bar, or the option to create a Shortcut will not appear.

You must click the search bar, or the option to create a Shortcut will not appear.

You must choose an emoji to name your Shortcut. If you try to use text, Snapchat won’t allow you to continue.

To send the Snap to your newly made Shortcut, click the emoji you used as its label. Tap Select, then tap the arrow on the bottom right corner to send your Snap.

Alternatively, you can click the circle beside each contact to include or exclude specific people.

You’ll be returned to the Chat screen, where you can view messages and check their status. If needed, you can delete Snapchat conversations. You can create a Shortcut for all friends you have a Streak with. This can help keep Streaks active by sending Snaps to multiple friends with one click.