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How to Create a QR Code for Telegram Profile on iPhone and Android
You can chat with your contacts on Telegram and set a custom profile picture for them. If you want to add a new contact or ask your friends to add you to a Telegram group, you can share your profile’s QR code instead of always giving your phone number.
Adding someone on Telegram is a breeze with QR codes. Follow these simple steps to create and utilize your profile QR code on both iPhone and Android devices.
Create a QR Code for Your Telegram Profile on Mobile
To get a QR code for your profile, send it to contacts who want to add you on Telegram. Use the latest version of the Telegram app on your Android or iPhone. Here’s how:
Step 1: Open Telegram on your iPhone or Android.
Step 2: Tap on Settings at the bottom-right corner (iPhone).
On Android, you can access Settings by tapping the hamburger menu icon.
Step 3: Tap the QR Code icon next to your profile name at the top.
You can choose a color theme for your QR code. Tap on Share QR code at the bottom.
Step 5: Select the app to share your profile QR code.
You can also share your Telegram profile QR code to Instagram Stories.
You can save the QR code as an image on your iPhone or Android to easily share it in the future.
Create a QR Code for Your Telegram Group on Mobile
If you follow a group on Telegram, here’s how to create and share its QR code on Android and iPhone. The steps are the same for both operating systems.
Step 1: Open Telegram on your phone.
Step 2: Tap on the group name to create its QR code.
Step 3: Tap on the group name at the top.
Step 4: Tap on the QR code icon next to Share Link.
Step 5: Select the color theme for the QR code and tap Share QR Code at the bottom.
Select the app to share your profile QR code. You can also share your Telegram profile QR code to your Instagram Stories.
How to Scan Telegram QR Code
If you receive a Telegram QR code for a profile or group, you can scan it using the Camera app on your Android or iPhone. Just make sure you are connected to the internet. Here’s how to scan one.
Step 1: Open the Camera app on your iPhone or Android.
Step 2: Point the camera at the Telegram QR code.
Step 3: Tap the link generated in the Camera app.
You can add contact or join the group.
Sharing QR codes is not available for Telegram app users on Mac and Windows. However, you can share the profile link for groups you have joined. Here’s how.
Step 1: Open Telegram on Mac or Windows PC.
Step 2: Click on the group name to share the link.
Step 3: Click on the group name again.
Step 4: Click on the Copy Link icon.
You can paste the group link with any of your contacts on any app.
You can create and use your Telegram profile QR code or add someone to a group by sharing its QR code instantly. However, we recommend never scanning unknown QR codes to keep your devices secure. Speaking of Telegram security, the app offers end-to-end encryption on chats just like other messaging apps.
On top of that, you get options to prevent unwanted access to your Telegram profile. You can refer to our post where we have listed tips to tighten Telegram account’s privacy and security. These tips will help, especially if you have logged into your Telegram account on multiple devices at home or office.
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