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Using Telegram's QR Code Features

2025-06-24

Using Telegram's QR Code Features

Telegram offers robust QR code features, making it easy for users to share profiles, groups, channels, and bots. While the Telegram mobile app supports generating QR codes, it doesn't directly provide a built-in "scan" function. Here's a detailed guide on how to use Telegram's QR code features.

Summary

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

Detailed Instructions

  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. Although the Telegram app does not have a built-in "scan" feature, users can utilize their phone's native camera app to scan. After scanning, the link will automatically open the Telegram app and directly navigate to the corresponding information.

  2. Using Third-Party Applications Users can also leverage third-party applications (like those utilizing Android's Intent system) where developers have added a "scan" entry within their apps, allowing users to more conveniently use the QR code feature.

  3. Logging In on Desktop On desktop, users can choose to log in by "scanning a QR code." For 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 following the methods above, users can fully utilize Telegram's QR code features, enhancing the efficiency and convenience of information sharing.