How to Scan a QR Code on Facebook Messenger

Written by Jack Lloyd

Last Updated: January 28, 2019 Tested

This wikiHow teaches you how to add a friend to your list of Contacts on Messenger by scanning their QR Code.

Method 1

Method 1 of 2:

Using an iPhone

1
Open the Messenger app. It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue background.
- If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.
2
Tap the profile button. It's the person-shaped icon in the top left corner of the screen.

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3
Tap your profile image. This should be at the top of the page.
4
Tap the Scan Code tab. It's at the top of the screen and to the right of My Code.
5
Have a friend open their profile image. All they need to do is navigate to the profile page and tap their profile image like you just did.
- You can also scan an image of a code (e.g., one online) if you like.
6
Center the profile image in your Messenger screen. It should fit inside of the circle on the Scan Code page. After a brief moment, your friend's information will pop up on your screen.
7
Tap Add on Messenger. If your friend isn't a contact on Messenger, this option will add them to your contacts.
- If your friend is already a contact of yours in Messenger, scanning their QR code will open a conversation with them.

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Method 2

Method 2 of 2:

Using an Android

1
Open the Messenger app. It's the white bolt of lightning on a blue background.
- If you aren't signed into Messenger, type in your phone number, tap Continue, and enter your password.
2
Tap the profile button. It's the person-shaped icon in the top right corner of the screen.
3
Tap your profile image. This should be at the top of the page.
4
Tap the Scan Code tab. It's on the top left side of the screen.
5
Have a friend open their profile image. They just need to open Messenger, open their profile page, and tap the image at the top of the screen to do so.
- You can also scan an image of a code (e.g., one online) if you like.
6
Center the profile image in your Messenger screen. It should fit inside of the circle on the Scan Code page. After a brief moment, your friend's information will pop up on your screen.
7
Tap Add on Messenger. If your friend isn't a contact on Messenger, this option will add them to your contacts.
- If your friend is already a contact of yours in Messenger, scanning their QR code will open a conversation with them.

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Warnings

In order to chat with someone with whom you aren't friends on Facebook, they'll need to confirm your request first.

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This article was co-authored by wikiHow staff writer, Jack Lloyd. Jack Lloyd is a Technology Writer and Editor for wikiHow. He has over two years of experience writing and editing technology-related articles. He is technology enthusiast and an English teacher. This article has been viewed 67,936 times.

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Co-authors: 4

Updated: January 28, 2019

Views: 67,936

Categories: Facebook Messenger | QR Codes

Article SummaryX

1. Open Messenger.
2. Tap the silhouette of a person button.
3. Tap your profile image.
4. Tap Scan Code.
5. Focus your phone's camera on a code to scan it.
6. Tap Add on Messenger.

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