How to scan a QR code in WhatsApp?

WhatsApp has introduced a new feature on its platform which will allow you to scan QR codes. Yes, you read it right. This new feature will allow you to fetch information from the QR code. This QR code feature helps you to add contacts without having to key in the mobile number. If you don’t know how to scan a QR code in WhatsApp then follow this article. Here you will find some steps that you can follow to scan WhatsApp QR code to add contact information using android and iPhone.

How to scan a QR code in WhatsApp?

If you are wondering how to scan a QR code in WhatsApp using Android, check out the multiple ways mentioned below:

A) Steps to scan QR code in person

Open your WhatsApp on your smartphone.
Next, tap on the More options icon > Settings.

You will then have to tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.

Tap the SCAN CODE option.

Now, you just hold your device over the QR code to scan as shown in the image.

Once the scanning is complete, tap Add to contacts.

B) Steps to scan QR code from camera

You can even also start the scanning process of the WhatsApp QR code from the WhatsApp camera itself.

Open your WhatsApp.
Tap on Camera.
Next, hold your device over the QR code to scan.
Finally, tap Add to add the contact.

C) Steps to scan QR code from Gallery

Open your WhatsApp messenger on your smartphone.
Tap More options icon and then tap on the Settings option.
You will then have to tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
Tap on SCAN CODE.
Now, tap the Gallery icon present at the bottom of your WhatsApp screen.
Then select the WhatsApp QR code from your smartphone’s Gallery or tap More > Photos to select from your Photos
Finally, tap Ok > Add to contacts. You will now be able to add the new contact in your WhatsApp.

D) Steps to scan QR code from the new contact screen

Open your WhatsApp messenger on your smartphone.
Next, tap the New chat icon.
Tap the QR code icon present next to New contact option.
Now, tap on SCAN CODE.
Once you have scanned the code, you will see the details of your contact. Just tap Add to contacts to add the contact number.

E) Steps to scan QR code within a chat

Open your WhatsApp messenger on your smartphone.
Next, go to an individual chat or a group chat
Now tap the Camera icon present on the right side of the window where you type your message for your contact.
Now just select the image with the QR code to scan it.
Finally, tap on the Add to contacts option to add the contact details.