Sharing and joining channels has become very easy using QR code in WhatsApp. This is a new and useful feature, which has been rolled out to everyone in the stable version.
WhatsApp new feature: In the popular messaging platform WhatsApp, users get the option to join channels and get updates related to them and now a new feature related to this has been given. Earlier, users had to share the link of their channel to share it, or tap on the link to join a channel. Now, the channel can be joined by just scanning the QR code and its updates will start coming.
In the Meta-owned app, users will continue to get the old option to join channels, with the new method they will be able to join the channel after scanning the QR codes. That is, creators will be able to generate QR codes for existing channels and share them. You must be knowing that QR code is a square barcode and details or links are encoded in its special pattern.
You will be able to use the new feature in three steps
To use the new feature given in WhatsApp, users will have to follow three steps.
1. Generate QR code
- First of all go to the settings of the channel which you want to share with others.
- Now tap on the Share Code option appearing on the screen and the generated QR code will start appearing on your screen.
2. Share QR code
- The QR code shown on the screen can be easily shared with others.
- It can be included in social media posts, emails or any poster, so that the code reaches as many users as possible.
3. Scan QR code
- Anyone can scan this QR code using their phone’s camera.
- After scanning the code, the user will be able to join the channel directly.
The biggest advantage of the new feature is that it is a very easy and error-free way to share or join a channel. In this way, the QR code can be shared by printing it on a poster or paper and the reach of the channel can be increased.