India Today Web Desk
New Delhi,UPDATED: Jul 18, 2020 19:07 IST
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By India Today Web Desk: With over 2 billion users across the globe, WhatsApp is one of the most popular mobile messaging applications that lets user's text, chat, and share media, including voice messages and video, with individuals or groups. Other than using WhatsApp on mobile phones, you can get it on your personal computer and laptop also. WhatsApp keeps on adding new features to improve the user experience.
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Earlier, WhatsApp rolled out dark mode for desktop and web versions. Recently, it introduced QR codes on the platform.
The QR code feature helps users to add contacts without having to key in the mobile number. If you are a WhatsApp user you can simply scan a WhatsApp QR code to add a friend or family member's contact information to WhatsApp.
You can excess your QR code at the settings menu on WhatsApp. Here is a step-by-step guide you can follow to add contact information using android and iPhone.
If you are wondering how to scan WhatsApp QR code using Android, check out the multiple ways below:
Steps to scan WhatsApp QR code in person
You can even scan WhatsApp QR code from the WhatsApp camera. You just need to open WhatsApp, tap Camera, and hold your device over the QR code to scan, and tap Add.
Steps to scan WhatsApp QR code from Gallery
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Android users can follow any of the above-mentioned steps to scan the WhatsApp QR code.
But if you are an iPhone user then you have to follow a different method -- there are multiple ways you can do this.
Steps to scan WhatsApp QR code in person
If you are using iPhone 6s and newer then you can simply tap and hold the WhatsApp icon on your home screen to view the quick action menu. Then, tap Camera to open the WhatsApp camera.
Steps to scan WhatsApp QR code from Photos
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Steps to scan WhatsApp QR code from the new contact screen
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Jul 18, 2020
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WhatsApp, the Facebook-owned behemoth, is widely known as just a messenger app to connect with friends and family globally.
Starting a conversation with someone new was a tedious task. The messenger app relies on adding a new contact to your phone’s address book, which is an added step when you just want to message someone without the hassle.
WhatsApp has about 2 billion users worldwide. The opportunity for businesses and marketers of all sizes and industry verticals to instantly interact with their customers is immense.
The latest WhatsApp QR Code feature, available for both iOS and Android users, lets you add contacts in a jiffy, start a conversation with anyone instantly, and help marketers and businesses talk to their customers seamlessly with a single scan.
WhatsApp QR Codes can be used to save a contact, start a conversation, and even add someone to a group by scanning a QR Code.
Anyone can add you to their contacts on WhatsApp by merely scanning your WhatsApp QR Code. This helps in saving a contact quickly as opposed to the previous method of adding their name and number manually.
This also helps marketers and individuals in starting a conversation quickly without taking the long route.
Want to know more about QR Codes? Read this.
Note – Users with iPhone 6S and newer versions, tap and hold the WhatsApp icon on your home screen to view the quick action menu.
Tap the Camera icon to open the WhatsApp camera to scan the WhatsApp QR Code.
To use WhatsApp web on your computer,
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When it comes to businesses connecting with their customers digitally, there are not enough platforms that allow them to start conversations quickly to resolve issues or even share their catalogs.
With over 2 billion WhatsApp users, businesses and marketers expanding to WhatsApp are only beneficial.
The latest WhatsApp Business App is a free app built, especially for businesses and marketers to provide customer support, deliver essential notifications, and start conversations with customers quickly.
The WhatsApp Business App already has over 50 million monthly active users, according to Facebook.
The WhatsApp Business App can help you to –
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Be it for business or individual purposes, start a conversation instantly by simply scanning the WhatsApp QR Code that can be embedded into your storefronts, product packaging, or even receipts.
You can even set a pre-defined message sent as soon as one scans the QR Code to initiate a conversation.
To create a QR Code to send a pre-defined message for your personal number,
Use https://wa.me/<number> where the <number> is a full phone number with the country code. Omit any zeroes, brackets, or dashes when adding the phone number with the country code.
For instance,
Use – https://wa.me/1xxxxxxxxxx
Don’t use – https://wa.me/+001-(xxx) xxxxxxx
Scan the generated QR Code to open WhatsApp chat to start a conversation.
When you set a pre-defined message, it will automatically appear in the text field of a chat.
Use https://wa.me/whatsappphonenumber/?text=urlencodedtext where whatsappphonenumber is a full phone number in international format and urlencodedtext is the URL-encoded pre-defined message.
Example –
https://wa.
me/19876554566/?text=I’m%20interested%20in%20your%20car%20for%20sale
To create a link with a pre-filled message, use https://wa.me/?text=urlencodedtext
Example –
https://wa.me/?text=Welcome%20to%20Embassy%20the%20Estates
After clicking on the link, you will be shown a list of contacts you can send the messages to.
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Add as many people as you want to your group with the WhatsApp QR Code.
To add people to a group,
Note: You need to be a group admin to invite people to join.
The WhatsApp Business App helps businesses and marketers always be present for their customers by initiating conversations for complaints, doubts, and even placing an order via the chat facility by scanning a QR Code.
With the app’s messaging tools, businesses can instantly send back information to get the conversation going.
With the help of a WhatsApp QR Code, authenticate your WhatsApp account to open conversations on WhatsApp web by scanning your WhatsApp QR Code from your smartphone on the browser.
To open the WhatsApp Web,
With the help of a WhatsApp QR Code generator, you can carry out all of the above actions seamlessly.
Here are 4 essential features of Beaconstac’s custom QR Code generator that can help you optimize and upgrade your existing WhatsApp strategy:
Let’s say your contact number has changed, or your QR Code links to the wrong group on WhatsApp.
If you’re using a dynamic QR Code generator, rather than resharing the QR Code, you can change its destination to point to the correct URL.
Since dynamic QR Codes are editable QR Codes, modifying the campaign is a breeze, and the new changes are reflected instantly.
You can track the success of your campaign closely using a WhatsApp QR Code generator with analytics. Learn where the QR Code was scanned, the number of times it was scanned, the OS used, and other important information that can help you fine-tune your campaign.
Learn how to track QR Code scans
To receive more in-depth insights on your audience, you can integrate with Google Analytics to access user demographics and behavior.
Check out: How to track QR Codes with Google Analytics
While creating a social media QR Code on Beaconstac’s WhatsApp QR Code generator, you can also include the link to your business’s contact number on WhatsApp along with other social media usernames.
This lets you promote all your brand’s social media profiles in one go and elevates your existing social media strategy.
Let your WhatsApp QR Code represent your brand consistently.
You can change the QR Code’s color scheme, modify the eyes, background, add your brand’s logo, select a QR Code template and data pattern, and add a frame text to your QR Code.
Our WhatsApp QR Code generator also lets you create circular QR Codes to fit your brand’s design aesthetic.
Before printing your WhatsApp QR Code, you can select the error correction level you require along with the relevant format needed.
Error correction is crucial since it ensures that your QR Code is still scannable after experiencing natural wear and tear.
Selecting the right format is vital to make sure that your QR Code does not get pixelated upon increasing its size.
Beaconstac offers scalable vector formats such as SVG, EPS, and PDF to help maintain your QR Code’s resolution for scanning.
Also check out: QR Code printing guidelines
Added pro tip – You can also select the QR Code size you need prior to printing. Not sure of what your QR Code size should be? Explore our detailed QR Code sizing guide to learn more.
Here’s how you can create a QR Code using a WhatsApp QR Code generator:
Step 1: Get the link to your WhatsApp contact number, group invite, or predefined message.
Step 2: Log in to the Beaconstac dashboard.
Step 3: Click ‘+Create QR Code’ on the top right corner of the dashboard.
Step 4: Select ‘Website’ from the list of campaign types.
Step 5: Paste the WhatsApp URL in the box provided. Click Next.
Step 6: Customize your QR Code using all the options available.
Step 7: Test and download the QR Code in the format(s) required.
Make use of WhatsApp QR Codes in retail to place an order, book a class or even arrange a pick-up by directly initiating a WhatsApp conversation.
Place WhatsApp QR Codes on receipts, your product packaging, or storefronts, so customers scan them. Offer coupons or loyalty cards for scanning the WhatsApp QR Code, offer a free product, or even use it to receive complaints and feedback.
Want to learn more about QR Code-based loyalty programs?
Utilize a WhatsApp QR Code on your website or on your QR Code menus to place an order online.
Help customers track or cancel their orders, and even talk to a customer care executive for help.
With most messaging services priced at exorbitant prices, the WhatsApp Business App helps you move your business online without emptying your pockets.
Make use of WhatsApp QR Codes to help customers place their orders, track them, ask questions, and even receive feedback.
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Raising complaints or getting in touch with a customer care executive is tedious, especially with eCommerce companies.
With WhatsApp QR Codes, make the process easier for your customers to get in touch with you. Encourage them to scan the QR Code to raise a ticket, ask questions about their orders, track their orders, and even leave feedback.
Related: How eCommerce companies use QR Codes to bring users back
Make use of WhatsApp QR Codes so customers can book a room online or make reservations in your hotel right away.
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Absolutely. With the help of Beaconstac’s QR Code generator, you can create a QR Code for WhatsApp.
To create a QR Code for WhatsApp:
You can share the QR Code on any printed material, app, or with anyone on WhatsApp by clicking on the share icon once you open the WhatsApp QR Code.
To open your WhatsApp QR Code, open WhatsApp > Settings > tap the QR Code displayed next to your name.
Check if your smartphone camera supports QR Code scanning. If it does, then align the QR Code in a straight angle and scan the QR Code from a distance in a well-lit area.
If your smartphone camera does not support QR Code scanning, download any third-party QR Code scanning app to scan your WhatsApp QR Code.
Here is a list of the best QR Code scanning apps available on iOS and Android
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In this article, we will tell you all about WhatsApp QR code, how to create it and use it effectively. Read on if you've been looking for an effective way to share contact information with your customers.
QR Code (Quick Response Code) is a type of barcode that is easily scanned by smart devices to decode its content. Commonly, QR codes are used to share website URLs, links to app download pages, and facilitate digital transactions. Let's take a look at how WhatsApp uses QR codes. nine0003 WhatsApp Ways to use QR codes: Various ways to use QR codes on the WhatsApp website
When using WhatsApp on the web or desktop app, you need to identify the account accessing the device. Since there is no typical username and password for WhatsApp accounts, a QR code login system is used for authentication.
WhatsApp QR codes also simplify the process of sharing contacts and inviting you to a group chat, reducing it to pointing and scanning. This makes it the fastest way to start a conversation with business representatives. nine0003
WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging apps in the world, which means you're already halfway to getting customers talking to you. Since QR codes can be exchanged in almost any medium, you can easily spread the word about your business. Higher visibility leads to more potential engagement.
When customers take the first step to contact you, they will also be more responsive - don't forget to reply to them!
There are two kinds of shared WhatsApp QR codes that can be generated, one for contact details and one for group chat invitations. Here is how to generate different codes in WhatsApp Business App.
Follow the instructions below to generate a QR code that you can easily share with your contacts.
WhatsApp QR Code Generator: How to Generate Whatsapp QR Code Free1. Click on three vertical dots in the upper right corner, go to "Business Tools".
2. Click Short Link and View QR Code.
3. Share this code in person or click the Share Code button to share it through another app. nine0003
With this QR code, customers can instantly connect to your brand.
If you have a group chat that you want your customers to join, you can quickly invite them without adding them first.
How to invite people to a WhatsApp group chat using QR code1. Open the group chat you want to share, then click the three vertical dots on the top right corner. nine0003
2. Click Group info, then Invite by link and QR code.
3. Share this code in person or click the share icon to share it through another app.
Anyone can join the group chat by scanning the QR code on the WhatsApp website.
There are no out-of-the-box tools to generate QR codes for those using the WhatsApp Business API. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives, including respond.io's WhatsApp QR code generator. Here's how to use it. nine0003 WhatsApp Web QR Code Generator: Using respond.io to generate WhatsApp QR Code
1. Click on the Settings icon on the respond.io dashboard, then Channels.
2. Click on your WhatsApp channel and select the scan code.
3. Enter the phone number and pre-filled text (optional). After a few seconds, a QR code will be generated.
4. Click the Download button and select the size of the QR code you want to save on your computer. nine0003
Now that you have a QR code for your business, here are some tips on how to use it effectively.
Use the versatility of WhatsApp QR Codes to your advantage. Display them in a shop window so passers-by can contact you at their convenience. Print codes on receipts and packaging so customers can leave feedback.
Placing QR codes isn't limited to physical products like posters - they can also be used in the signature on your email site, on digital signage, and even on your site's landing pages. QR codes on business cards also simplify the process of networking. nine0003 Examples of Where to Place WhatsApp Business QR Codes for Maximum Reach
Overall, WhatsApp QR Codes are a powerful feature and provide many benefits. By facilitating communication, customers are more willing to cooperate with companies. Now that you've learned how to create your own WhatsApp QR Codes, let's get started creating your own QR Codes!
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In our age of technology, progress in the field of interactive communication does not stand still: now you can use the Whatsapp application on a personal computer and iPhone by synchronizing both devices and combining them with the program. nine0003
In web.whatsapp.com, the QR code is needed as an identifier or a barcode in the supermarket, which is located on each product. For the smartphone version of the program, such a code is needed to log into your account.
It is assigned to the user after entering a phone number at login and can be expressed in numerical form. To enter Whatsapp on a computer, there is a slightly different algorithm of actions.
Below is a clear sequence of steps that you need to follow to scan a QR:
1. Go to the company's website (browser version) - https://web.whatsapp.com.
2. Look carefully at the upper left corner of the screen (monitor) and look for a lot of randomly arranged small squares. This is the code.
3. This is exactly what you will need to scan. To do this, take your smartphone.
4. Launch the WhatsApp application on the device. nine0003
5. Log in to your account in the usual way you always use to access this chat program.
6. Go to the main menu of the program.
7. Select Whatsapp web from the menu.
8. Now you need to point the mobile device's camera viewfinder at the code that you found earlier on the monitor. It is important to make sure that this square with the code fits into the frames that you will see on the smartphone screen. When everything is combined, click on the scan. nine0003
9. If all steps were completed correctly, you will hear a distinctive sound that represents the web scanner and indicates that the scanning job is complete.
10. All. Now the computer will also be logged into the Vatsap program.
After that, the web version of the program will be synchronized with the original one. You can set any status for yourself from a computer, send voice messages, change settings, take pictures using a webcam connected to a PC, create collective (group) chats and participate in them. nine0003
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So, scanning the code in web.whatsapp.com is easy. The main thing is to take care of the WhatsApp account on your smartphone in advance, otherwise there will be no access to the program on a computer (laptop, tablet).
