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Using the QR code scanner to add contacts

2 minutes read time Difficulty: beginner

Using the QR code scanner

Quickly add contacts by scanning WhatsApp QR codes or wa.me links.

On mobile app

  1. Go to Contacts tab
  2. Tap the 📷 QR button in the header
  3. Point your camera at a WhatsApp QR code
  4. AIsoule extracts the phone number from the wa.me link
  5. If the contact exists → opens their profile
  6. If new → creates the contact automatically

What QR codes work

  • WhatsApp personal QR codes (from WhatsApp app → Settings → QR Code)
  • wa.me links printed on business cards, flyers, etc.
  • Any QR code containing a phone number or wa.me URL

Use cases

  • Events — Scan attendee badges to add them as contacts
  • Retail — Scan customer's WhatsApp QR at the counter
  • Networking — Quick contact exchange at meetings

Tips

  1. Good lighting — QR codes scan better in well-lit areas
  2. Hold steady — Keep the phone stable while scanning
  3. Check the contact — Verify the number is correct after scanning

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