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
- Open WhatsApp > tap More options> Settings.
- Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
- Tap SCAN CODE.
- Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
- Tap ADD.
Scan with your camera in WhatsApp
- Open WhatsApp > tap Camera.
- Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
- Tap ADD.
Scan from Gallery
- Open WhatsApp > tap More options> Settings.
- Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
- Tap SCAN CODE.
- Tap the Gallery icon on the bottom of the screen.
- Select the WhatsApp QR code from your Gallery or tap More> Photos to select from your Photos.
- Tap OK.
- Tap ADD.
Scan from the New Contact screen
- Open WhatsApp > tap New chat.
- Tap the QR icon next to New contact.
- Tap SCAN CODE.
- Tap ADD.
Scan from WhatsApp camera
- Open WhatsApp > tap Camera.
- Select the image with the QR code to scan.
- Tap ADD.
Scan within a chat
- Open WhatsApp and go to an individual or group chat.
- Tap the camera icon.
- Select the image with the QR code to scan.
- Tap ADD.
Related resources:
- About WhatsApp QR codes
- How to view your WhatsApp QR code
- How to share your WhatsApp QR code
- How to reset your WhatsApp QR code