WhatsApp is one of the best encrypted messaging apps, and sharing your QR code helps you grow your contact list. While someone can manually type in your details, scanning your QR code is quicker and easier. This can be done in person or remotely.
We show you how to find, share, and reset your WhatsApp QR code on all mobile devices. Once you’ve shared your QR code, you can send a message with one of our favorite Wear OS smartwatches.
How To Share Your WhatsApp QR Code
If you use WhatsApp on a desktop, switch to your mobile device to find and share the app.
These instructions are identical for Android and iOS devices:
- Open WhatsApp.
- Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- Tap Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Tap the green QR code icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- Tap the Share button in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- Tap an app or contact to share your QR code.
How To Reset Your WhatsApp QR Code
Your WhatsApp QR code is public, so anyone can scan it and send you a message. If you put your QR code out in the wild, as we did in this article, you’ll want to reset it.
Resetting your QR code renders any previously generated QR codes invalid.
- Open WhatsApp.
- Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- Tap Settings from the drop-down menu.
- Tap the green QR code icon in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- Tap the three-dot button in the upper-right corner of your screen.
- Tap Reset QR Code from the drop-down window.
- Confirm the action in the pop-up window by tapping Reset.
