How to scan a WhatsApp QR code

Android
iPhone
You can scan a WhatsApp QR code to add a friend or family member’s contact information to WhatsApp.
Scan a WhatsApp QR code
Scan in person
  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Tap the QR Code displayed next to your name.
  3. Tap Scan.
  4. Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
  5. Tap Add to Contacts.
Scan with your camera in WhatsApp
  1. Tap
    .
  2. Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
  3. Tap Add to Contacts.
On iPhone 6s and newer, you can tap and hold the WhatsApp icon on your home screen to view the quick action menu. Then, tap Camera to open the WhatsApp camera.
Scan from Photos
  1. Tap Settings.
  2. Tap the QR Code displayed next to your name.
  3. Tap Scan, then tap the Photos icon on the bottom of the screen.
  4. Select the WhatsApp QR code from your photos.
  5. Tap Add to Contacts.
Scan from the New Contact screen
  1. Tap
    .
  2. Tap New Contact > Add via QR code.
  3. Hold your device over the QR code to scan or tap
    and select the WhatsApp QR code from your Photos.
  4. Tap Add to Contacts.
Scan from WhatsApp camera
  1. Tap
    >
    .
  2. Select the WhatsApp QR code from your photos.
  3. Tap Add to Contacts.
Scan within a chat
  1. Go to an individual or group chat.
  2. Tap
    >
    .
  3. Select the WhatsApp QR code from your photos.
  4. Tap Add to Contacts.
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