You can remove someone from a Snapchat group if you created it or if the group settings let any member remove others

Removing someone from a Snapchat group depends on who you are in that group. If you created the group, you can remove anyone at any time. If someone else created it, you can only remove people if the group settings allow members to do that — not all groups do. The person being removed will see they've been taken out, and they won't be able to see messages sent after that point.

The steps are the same whether you're on iPhone or Android. You'll need to open the group chat, find the person's name, and select the remove option from their profile card. It takes about 30 seconds.

Key Takeaways

  • Group creators can remove anyone from their group at any time, but regular members can only remove people if the creator turned on that permission.
  • The removed person will know they've been taken out and can no longer see new messages in that group.
  • You access the remove option by opening the group chat, tapping the person's name or avatar, and selecting the remove button.
  • If you remove someone by mistake, you can add them back by inviting them to rejoin the group.

How to remove someone if you created the group

Open Snapchat and go to the group chat. Tap and hold on the person's name or avatar in the chat, or tap the group name at the top to see the full member list. Either way, you'll see their profile card appear. Look for a button that says "Remove" or shows an X icon — tap it, and they're out of the group immediately.

You don't need to confirm the removal or send them a message. They'll get a notification that they've been removed, but they won't see who did it if there are multiple admins. If the group is small and you're the only one who can remove people, they'll know it was you.

How to remove someone if you're a regular member

If you didn't create the group, check whether you can remove people at all. Open the group chat and tap the group name at the top. Look for a section that shows group settings or member permissions. If you see language like "Members can remove others" or "Anyone can remove members," then you have that power. If you don't see that option or it says only the creator can remove people, you can't do it yourself.

If you do have permission, the removal process is the same: tap the person's name or avatar, and select the remove option. If you don't have permission, you'll need to ask the group creator to remove them instead.

What happens after someone is removed

The removed person can no longer see any messages sent to the group after they were taken out. They can still see the conversation history from before the removal. They won't be able to send new messages to the group, and the group won't appear in their chat list anymore — though they might see it in their search history if they look for it.

If the group is public or has a link, the removed person could potentially rejoin on their own if they have the link. If it's a private group, they can only get back in if someone invites them again.

How to add someone back after removing them

If you removed someone by mistake or they want to rejoin, you can invite them back. Open the group chat and tap the group name at the top. Look for an "Add Members" or "Invite" button. Search for the person's username and send them an invite. They'll get a notification and can choose to rejoin.

Adding them back puts them back in the group with access to new messages going forward, but they still won't see messages from the time they were removed.

When you might not be able to remove someone

Some groups have restrictions that prevent removal. If the group creator turned off the "Members can remove others" setting, only they can remove people. In that case, you'll need to contact the creator and ask them to do it.

You also can't remove the group creator themselves — only they can leave the group. If a creator leaves, Snapchat automatically promotes another member to creator status, and that person gains removal power.

Frequently Asked Questions

Will the person know who removed them?

They'll know they were removed from the group, but they won't see your name unless you're the only person with removal power. In larger groups with multiple admins, the notification just says they were removed without naming who did it.

Can a removed person see old messages in the group?

Yes. They can still see everything that was sent before they were removed. They just can't see new messages sent after the removal, and they can't send messages themselves.

What if I remove someone and they rejoin immediately?

If the group has a public link or they have the link saved, they can rejoin on their own. If you want to keep them out, ask the group creator to make the group private or change the link. You could also remove them again, but that's a cycle — the real solution is changing the group settings.

Can I remove someone from a group I didn't create?

Only if the group creator turned on the permission for members to remove others. Check the group settings by tapping the group name at the top. If you don't see a remove option when you tap someone's name, you don't have that power.