1. Open WhatsApp, go to 'Settings', and tap on the QR icon next to your name. Here, you can display your personal QR code to share, or scan someone else's QR code to add them to your contacts. Simply point your camera at the QR code to scan it, and the contact will be added automatically.

2. Typically, adding new contacts on WhatsApp involves manually inputting phone numbers and names. However, a quicker method exists through the use of WhatsApp QR codes, which streamlines the process and reduces the effort required.

3 . These QR codes can be created and scanned within WhatsApp's Android and iOS applications. WhatsApp offers three varieties of QR codes: personal, group, and WhatsApp Web. The personal QR codes are designed for the purpose of adding individual contacts.

Below are the steps to generate, share, and scan these QR codes for adding new contacts:

1. Open WhatsApp

2. Access Settings: Tap the three-dot icon at the top right corner.

3. Select QR Code Icon: Tap the QR code icon next to your name.

Alternatively

• Go to yor contact list and select "New Contact."
• Tap the QR code icon.

4. Choose Your Code: You'll see two options: "My Code" and " Scan Code ."

Select "My Code" to generate your QR code.

Resetting Your QR Code:

• Open WhatsApp
• Access Settings
• Tap the QR Code Icon: Open the QR code screen.
• Reset Code: Tap the three-dot icon at the top and select "Reset QR code."

Adding a Contact Using a QR Code

To add someone to WhatsApp via their QR code:

• Open WhatsApp
• Access Settings
• Scan Code: Tap the QR icon and select "Scan Code."
• Add Contact: Scan the QR code, and the contact will be added to WhatsApp.

You can also scan a QR code from your gallery:

1. Open WhatsApp and Go to Settings

2. Tap QR Code Icon and Scan Code

3. Select from Gallery: Tap the gallery icon at the bottom of the screen.

• Choose the WhatsApp QR code from your gallery.
• Or, tap "More" or the three dots on the right, then go to "Photos" to select a QR code image.

4. Confirm: Tap "Okay" and then "Add" to add the contact.

By following these steps, you can effortlessly add contacts on WhatsApp using QR codes, enhancing your user experience and saving time.

Important Tips for Sharing QR Codes

• Privacy: Only share your QR code with trusted contacts. Anyone with your QR code can message you.
• Resetting Your QR Code: If your QR code has been shared too widely, you can reset it.

You can share this code using WhatsApp's native share feature or take a screenshot and share it via email, other messaging apps like Facebook Messenger, Telegram, or WhatsApp itself.