QR code is actually a typical barcode. These days it has become very popular for transferring money to connecting devices. It has become the most feasible option. The most benefit of using QR codes is their connectivity within seconds.
WhatsApp has this feature of QR code and each account has its unique code made available every time. Scanning one’s WhatsApp QR code enables you to connect over WhatsApp without having saved your number. There are also certain other characteristics that you can enjoy through the WhatsApp QR code. But have you wondered where you will find this QR code? Let us find out further in this article.
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Steps to Find My WhatsApp QR Code
In Android
- Firstly, open their WhatsApp application on their device.
- Then you will be redirected to the WhatsApp application home screen.
- From the top left-hand corner of the screen click on the three-dotted icon.
- From the drop-down menu click on settings.
- Once you have clicked on settings you will be redirected to the page where you will find the QR code displaying just next to your name.
You can follow the same steps if you use GBWhatsApp. But that’s not compulsory as it enables the user to message someone without adding them to the contact list. You can click here to install the GBWhatsApp application to enjoy this feature.
In iPhone
- Firstly open the WhatsApp application on your device.
- Then you will be redirected to the WhatsApp application home screen.
- From their click on settings.
- Once you have clicked on settings you will be redirected to the page where you will find the QR code displaying just next to your name.
It has to be kept in mind that the iPhone 6s and the updated versions of the iPhone can just tap and hold the WhatsApp icon on their home screen and then they can find the QR code from their quick action menu.
How to Reset the WhatsApp QR Code
In case to reset their WhatsApp QR code then they can do so by doing the following steps:
- Firstly one has to open their WhatsApp application on their device.
- Then they will be redirected to their WhatsApp application home screen.
- From the top left-hand corner of the screen click on the three-dotted icon.
- From the drop-down menu click on settings.
- Once you have clicked on settings you will be redirected to the page where you will find the QR code displaying just next to your name.
- Click on the QR code.
- On clicking it you will find the three-dotted icon, click on it, and an option of rest QR code will appear on the screen, and eventually select it to reset your QR code.
Conclusion
QR codes have made our lives easier but it also comes along with some disadvantages. Be very careful while sharing your QR code. If not shared cautiously anyone with this code can add you on WhatsApp.
