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. Open WhatsApp > tap More options > Settings.
2. Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
3. Tap SCAN CODE.
4. Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
5. Tap ADD.

You can also scan from the WhatsApp camera:

1. Open WhatsApp > tap Camera.
2. Hold your device over the QR code to scan.
3. Tap ADD.

Scan from Gallery

1. Open WhatsApp > tap More options > Settings.
2. Tap the QR icon displayed next to your name.
3. Tap SCAN CODE.
4. Tap the Gallery icon on the bottom of the screen.
5. Select the WhatsApp QR code from your Gallery or tap More > Photos to select from your Photos.
6. Tap OK.
7. Tap ADD.

Scan from the New Contact screen

1. Open WhatsApp > tap New chat.
2. Tap the QR icon next to New contact.
3. Tap SCAN CODE.
4. Tap ADD.

Scan from WhatsApp camera

1. Open WhatsApp > tap Camera.
2. Select the image with the QR code to scan.
3. Tap ADD.

Scan within a chat

1. Open WhatsApp and go to an individual or group chat.
2. Tap the camera icon.
3. Select the image with the QR code to scan.
4. 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