In this post, we will look at how to pin someone on Snap and also how to unpin someone on Snapchat in [year]. We will also look at answers to some common problems and questions you may have during the process.

Pin in Snapchat means putting a conversation on top of others, no matter the last time you chat. Normally, Snapchat arranges chat conversations based on recent chats.

With the help of this pin feature, you can prioritize a conversation by putting it on top so that you don’t miss a conversation with that particular person. Especially when you receive a lot of messages.

You can also unpin a conversation if you realize it is of no more priority.

In this article, we will look at how to pin someone on Snapchat, how to unpin someone on Snapchat, how to change the pin icon on Snapchat, and how to fix some common problems you may encounter.

How to Pin Someone on Snapchat in [year]

If you want to prioritize a conversation on Snapchat. You can pin it so that it will be on top of your conversation list always. This will make it much easier when you are sending or reading messages from them.

Below is a step-by-step guide on how to pin a conversation on both iOS and Android phones since the steps are the same.

How to pin a conversation on Snapchat on iPhone and Android

1. Make sure you have updated your Snapchat app to the latest version.
2. Open the Snapchat app on your smartphone.
3. Swipe from left to right or just tap on the message icon located at the bottom left of your screen.
4. Look for the conversation or the chat you want to pin.
5. Long tap on the conversation till a menu pop up.
6. Tap on more.
7. Then tap on Pin Conversation.
8. The conversation of the person you pinned will move to the top of the chats with the pin icon. We will also show how to change this icon.

How to Unpin Someone on Snapchat in [year]

If you pinned someone for a reason and now there is no reason for keeping the person on top of your chat screen then below are the steps you can follow to unpin that conversation on both iPhones and Android devices.

This is very similar to how to pin someone.

How to unpin a conversation on Snapchat on iPhones and Android

1. Open the Snapchat app.
2. Swipe from left to right or just tap on the message icon located at the bottom left of your screen.
3. Now you can see all your pinned conversations.
4. Long tap on the conversation you want to unpin till a menu pops up.
5. Tap on more.
6. Then tap on Unpin Conversation.
7. This conversation will get back to where it is supposed to be based on when the last message was sent or received.

How to change the pin icon on Snapchat

Normally, your pinned chats are indicated by a red pin icon. Snapchat gives you the chance to change this icon to any of the emojis on your phone. Follow the steps below to change your pin icon to your preferred emoji.

1. Open your Snapchat app.
2. Go to your chat or conversation screen.
3. Tap on your profile icon located at the top left of your screen.
4. At the right top corner, tap on the settings icon, ie the gear icon.
5. Tap on Additional settings from the list of options.
6. Tap on Manage >> Friend Emoji.
7. Tap on the Pinned conversation.
8. Select your preferred emoji.
9. Go back to your chat screen and you will see your default pin icon changed to what you selected.

How to fix Snapchat pin conversation option not available.

On iPhone

• Make sure you have updated your app to the latest version.
• Offload the app if possible.
• Contact Support.

On Android

• Update the app.
• Uninstall and reinstall.
• Switch your country to the US using VPN and re-download and install the app again.

Why don’t I have the pin option on Snapchat?

You don’t have the pin option because you are using an outdated version of Snapchat. It may be the option is not available in your country.

Does pinning someone on Snapchat notify them?

No, pinning someone on Snapchat is for your own easy access to that conversation.

What does pinning a conversation on Snapchat do?

Pinning someone on Snapchat put the person’s chat on top of your chat list.

How many people can you pin on Snapchat?

Snapchat allows you to pin only three conversations.