Contacts & CRM
Using the QR code scanner to add contacts
2 minutes read time Difficulty: beginner
Using the QR code scanner
Quickly add contacts by scanning WhatsApp QR codes or wa.me links.
On mobile app
- Go to Contacts tab
- Tap the 📷 QR button in the header
- Point your camera at a WhatsApp QR code
- AIsoule extracts the phone number from the wa.me link
- If the contact exists → opens their profile
- If new → creates the contact automatically
What QR codes work
- WhatsApp personal QR codes (from WhatsApp app → Settings → QR Code)
- wa.me links printed on business cards, flyers, etc.
- Any QR code containing a phone number or wa.me URL
Use cases
- Events — Scan attendee badges to add them as contacts
- Retail — Scan customer's WhatsApp QR at the counter
- Networking — Quick contact exchange at meetings
Tips
- Good lighting — QR codes scan better in well-lit areas
- Hold steady — Keep the phone stable while scanning
- Check the contact — Verify the number is correct after scanning
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