Snapchat is more than just a photo/video sharing app; it also has a great camera app and a private gallery feature called “My Eyes Only.” You can move some photos to the My Eyes Only section if you want to keep them “extra private.” You will be required to enter a passcode in order to access these snaps. In this article, we will show you how to use My Eyes Only, as well as how to set up the section for the first time and recover My Eyes Only pictures on Snapchat.
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About ‘My Eyes Only’ Section on Snapchat:
My Eyes Only is a privacy feature designed for your private and secret snaps! Swiping up from Snapchat’s camera will take you to this section in memories. My Eyes Only is the fourth memory tab. You can transfer photos and stories from your memories to this head, and these media files are only accessible with a passcode.
Please keep in mind that My Eyes Only snaps can only be viewed with a passcode. If you’ve never used it before, we’ve included instructions for getting started.
How to Set-up ‘My Eyes Only’, the Very First Time?
If you want to use ‘My Eyes Only’ on Snapchat, you must first perform a quick setup to select your passcode. You must have at least one Snap or Story saved to Memories, or you must have shared content from your phone’s Camera Roll to your Snapchat as a prerequisite. This will enable you to activate ‘My Eyes Only’ on Snapchat for the first time. To do so, take the following steps:
- Open Snapchat on your mobile device.
- To access Memories, swipe up from the Camera screen.
- Simply press and hold a Snap, then tap ‘My Eyes Only.’
- Then select the ‘Quick Setup’ option.
- Following that, you must generate a passcode.
Note: This passcode will be your only means of gaining access to My Eyes Only. If you don’t like to opt for a 4-digit passcode, you can in its place set a passphrase (which can consist of letters and numbers) by tapping on ‘Use Passphrase’ option.
- Examine the information provided and, once satisfied, tap the circle icon followed by ‘Continue.’
- Finally, tap the ‘Finish’ button to finish the setup process.
How to Move Pictures and Snaps in Memories to My Eyes Only Section?
Once you’ve saved a Snap or Story to your Snapchat Memories, you can easily move it to the ‘My Eyes Only’ section. Not only that, but you can also move other photos and videos from your phone’s gallery and save them in ‘My Eyes Only.’
To transfer photos, videos, and snaps from your camera roll to My Eyes Only, follow these steps:
- Open Snapchat on your mobile device.
- To access Memories, swipe up from the Camera screen.
- Then, at the top, tap the Tick-mark icon.
- Next, select the items you want to move to My Eyes Only.
- To complete the process, tap the ‘Lock’ icon at the bottom and then ‘Move.’ You will now be prompted to enter your passcode; simply enter it and you are finished.
How to Change Your Current Passcode for My Eyes Only?
To change your passcode, you have the option of doing so. If you know your current passcode and want to replace it with a new one, you can do it at any time by just using the steps provided below:
- Open Snapchat on your mobile device.
- To access Memories, swipe up from the Camera screen.
- Swipe left on Memories to open the ‘My Eyes Only’ tab.
- Locate and tap the ‘Options’ button at the bottom.
- After that, select the ‘Change Passcode’ option.
- You must enter your current ‘My Eyes Only’ passcode here.
- Next, enter the new passcode you want to use in the future and press the ‘Next’ button. (Note: If you no longer want a 4-digit passcode, you can set a passcode that can be a combination of letters and numbers by tapping on the ‘Use Pass’ option at the bottom.)
- You must now thoroughly read the information and, if you agree to abide by it, tap on the circle icon and then on ‘Continue.’
- Finally, press the ‘Finish’ button to have your passcode replaced.
Note: Changing your passcode is not the same as resetting it in the event of a forgotten passcode. There’s nothing to worry about when changing your passcode because it won’t delete anything currently stored in My Eyes Only.
How to Recover ‘My Eyes Only’ Pictures on Snapchat?
It is impossible to access ‘My Eyes Only’ if you do not know your Current Passcode. To view photos saved inside, you must remember and enter your passcode. ‘My Eyes Only’ cannot be opened in any other way. If you forget your current passcode, Snapchat will not be able to help you recover My Eyes Only pictures and snaps.
In such a case, the only option is to reset your passcode, but doing so will result in the permanent deletion of everything currently saved in My Eyes Only. However, if you suspect that your Snapchat account has been hacked or compromised, you must reset your passcode. The following section will teach you how to reset your ‘My Eyes Only’ passcode.
How to Reset Your ‘My Eyes Only’ Passcode?
Here’s how to reset your passcode…
- Open Snapchat on your mobile device.
- To access Memories, swipe up from the Camera screen.
- Swipe left on Memories to open the ‘My Eyes Only’ tab.
- Locate and tap the ‘Options’ button at the bottom.
- Next, select the ‘Forgot Passcode’ option.
- After that, enter your Snapchat password and then press the ‘Next’ button (Note: Your Snapchat account password is different from your My Eyes Only passcode)
Now, carefully read the information, and if you agree, tap the circle icon, followed by the ‘Continue’ option. - Finally, this will allow you to generate a new passcode and re-enter it to confirm it.
Note: If you don’t remember your current ‘My Eyes Only’ passcode and choose to reset it, you must be aware that doing so will result in the loss of everything currently saved in the ‘My Eyes Only’ section.
That’s all there is to it when it comes to resetting your ‘My Eyes Only’ paascode. Once again, there is no way to recover ‘My Eyes Only’ pictures on Snapchat if you have forgotten your passcode.