How to Add Someone or Join Telegram Groups Using a QR Code

Quick Tips

• If you wish to add a new contact or ask your friends to add you to a Telegram group, you can share the QR code of your profile instead of always dictating your phone number
• Open Telegram > Settings > QR code next to your profile icon > Save Image > Share the image.
• Tap the QR code icon next to your Telegram group name > Select the color theme of the QR code > Share the code.

How to Scan Telegram QR Code to Add Contact or Join Groups

You can get a QR code for your profile and send it to contacts who wish to add you on Telegram. Ensure that you use the latest version of the Telegram app on your Android or iPhone. Here’s how to create a QR code:

Step 1: Open the Telegram app > Settings.

Step 2: Tap the QR Code icon next to your profile name at the top.

Step 3: Tap on Share QR code at the bottom.

Step 4: Select the app to share your profile QR code.

You can also share your Telegram profile QR code to your Instagram Stories.

You can also save the QR code as an image on your iPhone or Android to keep it handy for sharing with anyone in the future.

For Telegram Group QR code, Tap the group name > Select the QR code icon > Share QR Code.

Tip: Check our post to know more about how to add someone to your Telegram group on mobile and desktop.

How to Scan Telegram QR Code From Photo Gallery

If you receive a Telegram QR code for a profile or group, you can directly scan it using the Camera app on your Android or iPhone. Just ensure that you are connected to the internet. Point your phone camera to the QR code and then tap the link shown on your screen after reading the QR code.

To scan a code from your photo gallery, open the photo > Tap the Scan icon > Tap the QR code and then choose Open in Telegram.

Share Telegram Profile Link on Desktop App

The feature of sharing QR codes is not available for Telegram app users on Mac and Windows. However, you can share the profile link for individual groups you have joined. Here’s how.

Step 1: Open Telegram on Mac or Windows PC.

Step 2: Click on the group name whose link you want to share.

Step 3: Click on the group name again at the top.

Step 4: Click on the Copy Link icon.

You can now paste the group link with any of your contacts on any app.

Tip: Check out our guide on how to find someone’s phone number on Telegram.