WhatsApp is one of the most popular messaging systems in the world. It offers a communication mode that is not limited to geographical location, and this is why most people use it. If you have family members abroad, you have probably used it before.
The one thing you may not like about WhatsApp is the fact that you must first save a number before you can send a WhatsApp message to it. Of course, it can be limiting when you need to send a quick message.
But, you don’t have to worry about that because WhatsApp has added a really cool new feature that makes it possible to save a number for you via QR codes. Read on to learn how you can share WhatsApp profiles with QR codes.
Why Is This Important?
The over-reliance of WhatsApp to phone numbers during the process of Authentication was initially the reason why the app became famous so fast.
The inability to start chatting with someone fast without adding them to your phone contacts did not sit well with most people, and there was no solution to that. Now as WhatsApp starts to address this issue through QR codes, there is hope for WhatsApp users.
All you have to do is show them your code then have them scan it with their phone instantly to start chatting. If you are using a business account, you may still not be able to use this feature, but sooner or later, they will have it available on all platforms.
WhatsApp Isn't the First
However, this idea isn’t so innovative, as Twitter and Allo actually started using QR codes even before Facebook Messenger, Spotify, and Instagram.
They had their own code formats. The benefits are obvious, especially when you want to share your profile with someone you may have just met, and you aren't able to reach them in any other way.
How Can You Get a QR Code?
To do this, you will need to have a profile QR code for your WhatsApp profile. The feature is currently available on Beta right now, but very soon it will be available on the regular version.
What it will do is enable you to share your own profile QR code, or to scan the QR codes, and then add them to the WhatsApp contacts list. This is a really great feature, and this is a quick step by step guide on how you can do this.
How to View Your QR Code on WhatsApp
Start by opening WhatsApp, then tap on more options, and go to Settings. Next, tap on the QR icon that will be displayed next to your name.
If you have an iPhone 6, or later, you can tap and hold on the WhatsApp icon on your home screen, then tap on QR Code that is found on the Quick Action menu.
Sharing Your QR Codes on WhatsApp
To start sharing, you must ensure that you first have the latest version of the WhatsApp Beta app on your mobile phone. Next, open WhatsApp and go to Settings. Tap on the QR code icon that is beside your profile.
You will be presented with your own profile QR code, which you can share with anyone by using the share button above it. When you swipe left on the screen, it will launch the camera for you to scan the WhatsApp profile QR codes.
If you have a business account, don’t worry, this feature will be launched soon, and the process you will use is as follows. Open the WhatsApp business app. Tap on Settings, then go to business tools, and click on the short link.
Tap on QR Code, and then tap on the Share Code button at the bottom of the screen. Choose the contact or app to share to, and then tap on send.
Conclusion
This feature will certainly change how things are done on WhatsApp, and it will make profile sharing pretty easy and fast. If you try to use it on your phone and it doesn’t work, do not worry, it is still being created and soon enough all devices will be able to scan QR codes.
