The invention relates to a snap spring fixing type rectangular electric connector. The electric connector comprises a housing and an insulating assembly, wherein the inner end face of the insulating assembly is attached to a heavy platform in the housing correspondingly, more than one snap spring slots are arranged on one or more side walls of the insulating assembly, more than one positioning bosses are arranged on one or more inner walls of the housing, snap springs which are pressed in the snap slots tightly by the housing inner walls are arranged in snap spring slots, and the snap springs abut against the sides of the positioning bosses, which face to the inside of the housing. The snap spring slots and through slots which are communicated are arranged on the insulating assembly, positioning bosses in the housing are inserted in through slots correspondingly, snap springs in snap spring slots press tightly, and the insulating assembly and the housing are clamped fixedly. The connector is simple in structure, firm, free from clearance, suitable to harsh environment, not easy to damage, stable in use and long in service life.