WhatsApp, the “trick” to exchange contacts without a telephone number

It is a comfortable, immediate function that has already existed for some time but perhaps not so used because the “traditional methods” are often preferred to add name, surname and telephone number of …

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WhatsApp, the "trick" to exchange contacts without a telephone number


It is a comfortable, immediate function that has already existed for some time but perhaps not so used because the “traditional methods” are often preferred to add name, surname and telephone number of a person manual on the telephone address book. Well, WhatsApp It shortens this process by giving the possibility of adding a contact simply with the scan of the QR code.

How it works

It must be said that this mode is particularly appreciated for those who are in situations where they do not have time to calmly add a person among their contacts but also for people who have recently known each other perhaps at a concert, one party but also in the most varied situations of daily life. Going on Settings Inside the app, our name will appear at the top (or nickname) with a small code next to it: clicking on it, the QR code appears.

The use of the camera

Obviously, to add the contact you will have to use the camera of your smartphone as always. “Your QR code is private. If you share it with someone, this person can frame with the camera of WhatsApp e add you as contact“, says the writing that is found on iOS devices (but the same also applies to the Android). Among the options there is also the possibility of reset the code while, if you want to proceed, just click on the green button with the writing “Frame” and you’re done.

Attention to privacy

Here, once scanned, the contacts will be ready to start a conversation by remaining automatically saved in the address book. Those who fear for privacy can be sure because other data or personal information will not be provided. Rather, those who want to increase the level of their safety will be able to choose who to show the last online access, the profile of the profile, info, groups and the state from the option on WhatsApp.

“Friends and family can add to WhatsApp contacts by scanning the WhatsApp QR code. Your QR code is unique And it does not expire, unless you reset it or delete your WhatsApp account “, explain the developers. The only thing to pay attention to is the exchange only with trusted people.

“It is possible that someone forwards your WhatsApp QR code to other people who in turn could add to your contacts by scanning your code “, It reads on the faq to which a short tutorial is also attached that best explains this operation.

Jack Williams

Jack Williams

Jack Williams established himself as the editor-in-chief of The Vermilion with rigorous journalistic traits and an incessant quest for truth. His career began as an investigative reporter, where he quickly gained a reputation for his in-depth research and insightful articles. Williams takes his role at The Vermilion very seriously. Since he became editor-in-chief, he has set an editorial line based on impartiality, factual accuracy, and context relevance; this has established The Vermilion as a reference for political, economic, and global news. Under his leadership, the media continues its mission of reporting news with accuracy and equanimity, giving a voice to those who are often overlooked by large-scale media. Jack dedicates himself to fulfilling this mandate with passion, rigour, and unwavering determination.

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