If your Snapchat Public Profile isn't showing, either the option to create one is missing, or the one you created isn't visible to others. The issue is usually related to eligibility requirements or app settings.

Here is a step-by-step guide to troubleshoot and fix a Snapchat Public Profile that isn't showing in 2024.

1. Verify Your Eligibility Requirements
Before anything else, your account must meet Snapchat's basic criteria for creating a Public Profile:

Requirement   How to Check & Fix
Age   You must be 18 years or older for the full Public Profile feature. (A limited version is available for 16-17 year olds in some regions). Check your birth date in Settings.
Account Age   Your Snapchat account must be at least 24 hours old (some sources suggest up to one week).
Contact Info   Your Email Address and Phone Number must be verified. Go to Settings → Mobile Number and Email to check and verify if needed.
Community Guidelines   You must have a clean history with no recent violations of Snapchat's Community Guidelines.

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2. Force the "Create Public Profile" Option to Appear
If you meet the requirements but still don't see the option to create a Public Profile on your main profile page, follow these steps:

A. Update Your App
Go to your device's App Store (iOS) or Google Play Store (Android) and ensure your Snapchat app is updated to the latest version. The Public Profile feature is constantly being refined.

B. Post a Public Snap Story
Post at least one Snap to your "My Story - Public" (not just your friends-only story). This activity sometimes triggers the system to recognize your account as eligible for public sharing.

C. Check Your Privacy Settings
A Public Profile requires open privacy settings. Go to Settings → Privacy Controls and adjust the following:

Contact Me: Set to Everyone.

View My Story: Set to Everyone (or Custom with no one blocked).

See Me in Quick Add: Ensure this is turned on.

D. Clear Cache and Restart
Go to Settings → Scroll down and tap Clear Cache → Tap Clear.

Restart the Snapchat app (or your entire phone) to force a refresh of your account data.

E. Log Out and Log Back In
Go to Settings → Scroll to the bottom and tap Log Out.

Close the app completely, then log back in. This often forces the app to re-check your account's features.

3. If the Profile Is Created but Not Visible
If you have successfully created your Public Profile but it still isn't showing up when others search for you, check the following:

A. Complete Your Profile Details
A blank Public Profile is less likely to appear in search results.

Go to your Public Profile and tap Edit Profile.

Add a Profile Photo, a Cover Image, and a descriptive Bio.

Ensure your Display Name is clear and relevant.

B. Post Content to Your Public Profile
The profile won't be useful to others until it has content.

Make sure you are actively posting to your Public Story and have at least a few Highlights pinned.

C. Verify Regional Availability (Worst-Case Scenario)
The Public Profile feature is still rolling out globally. If none of the above steps work, your geographic region may not yet fully support the feature. Unfortunately, there is no direct fix for this other than waiting for Snapchat to expand the rollout.