The grey cross on Snapchat: what is it?

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

When does the grey cross appear on Snapchat?

The grey 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 they have not added you back .

It is also possible that the contact has removed you from their friends list , or that you have removed them from yours .

The grey cross can appear in different situations:

  • When you send a snap to a person or group you're not friends with, a gray cross appears next to the recipient's name. This means your snap hasn't been sent and is pending approval .
  • When you receive a snap from a person or group you're not friends with, a gray cross appears next to the sender's name. This means you must accept or decline the snap before you can view it .
  • When you open a conversation with someone or a group you're not friends with, a gray cross appears next to the contact's name. This means you can't send them a message or see their Snapchat score .
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How do I get rid of the grey cross on Snapchat?

If you want to remove the grey cross 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 can 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 them, and they will no longer be able to see your profile or Snapchat score.
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What is the difference between the grey cross and the grey dot on Snapchat?

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

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

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

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