The gray cross on Snapchat: what is it?

Do you use Snapchat , but don't know what the gray cross that appears next to some contacts ? Don't panic, we explain everything to you in this article!

When does the gray cross appear on Snapchat?

The gray cross on Snapchat appears when you are not friends with the person or group you are trying to communicate with. This means that you have not added the contact in question to your friends list, or that they have not added you back .

may also have removed you from their friends list , or you may have removed them from yours .

The gray cross can appear in different situations:

  • When you send a snap to a person or group you're not friends with, the gray cross appears next to the recipient's name. This means that your snap has not been sent and is awaiting validation .
  • When you receive a Snap from a person or group you're not friends with, the gray cross appears next to the sender's name. This means that you must accept or decline the snap before you can view it .
  • When you open a conversation with a person or group you're not friends with, the gray cross appears next to the contact's name. This means you can't message him or see his Snapchat score .
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How to make the gray cross disappear on Snapchat?

If you want to make the gray cross disappear on Snapchat , there are two possible solutions:

  • Add the contact to your friends list , by clicking the “ + Add ” button next to their name. If the contact accepts your request, the gray cross will disappear and you will be able to exchange snaps and messages normally.
  • Remove the contact from your list of potential friends , by clicking the “ X ” button next to their name. If you do this, you will no longer receive snaps or messages from him, and he will no longer be able to see your profile or your Snapchat score.
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What is the difference between the gray cross and the gray dot on Snapchat?

The gray cross and the gray dot are two different symbols on Snapchat:

  • The gray cross indicates that you are not friends with the contact
  • While the gray dot indicates that the contact has not yet opened your snap .

The gray dot may appear next to the name of a contact you are friends with or not.

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