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Using Telegram's QR Code Features

2025-06-24

Using Telegram's QR Code Features

Telegram offers powerful QR code features, making it easy for users to share profiles, groups, channels, and bots. While the Telegram mobile app supports generating QR codes, the client doesn't directly include a built-in 'scan' functionality. Here's a detailed guide on using Telegram's QR code features.

Conclusion

Using Telegram's QR code features can significantly simplify the information sharing process. By scanning QR codes with their phone's camera, users can quickly access relevant content, and on desktop, they can easily log in by scanning a QR code.

Detailed Explanation

  1. QR Code Generation and Sharing
    On mobile, users can generate QR codes for their profiles, groups, channels, and bots, making them easy to share with others. While the Telegram app doesn't have a built-in 'scan' function, users can use their phone's native camera app to scan. After scanning, the link will automatically open the Telegram app and jump directly to the relevant information.

  2. Using Third-Party Apps
    Users can also utilise third-party applications, such as Intent, where developers have integrated a 'scan' entry point within their clients, making it more convenient for users to use the QR code feature.

  3. Desktop Login
    On desktop, users have the option to log in by 'scanning a QR code'. To do this, you'll need to use the Telegram mobile app to scan the QR code displayed on your computer screen. The specific steps are: On your mobile device, go to Settings, select 'Devices', and then tap 'Scan QR Code'.

By using the methods outlined above, users can fully utilise Telegram's QR code features, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of information sharing.