Using a LinkedIn QR Code to Connect with Members

Last updated: 2 years ago
The LinkedIn QR code makes it easy to meet someone offline, and stay in touch with them on LinkedIn. This feature provides a simple and efficient way to find LinkedIn members, and then connect with them by quickly scanning a QR code.
Note: Each LinkedIn member has their own unique QR code.
Important: Make sure you’ve downloaded the most current version of the LinkedIn mobile app.
To find your QR code:
  1. Open the LinkedIn app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap the QR code in the Search bar at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  3. Tap the My code tab to find your QR code.
  4. You can tap:
    • Share my code to share your QR code via message, email or other third-party apps.
    • Save to photos to save a copy of your QR code to your mobile device’s photo gallery.
  5. Tap an option from the dropdown that appears, and follow the prompts.
To scan a QR code:
  1. Open the LinkedIn app on your mobile device.
  2. Tap the QR code in the Search bar at the top of your LinkedIn homepage.
  3. Tap the Scan tab.
  4. Hold your mobile device directly above the LinkedIn member’s QR code that you’d like to connect with.
    • You can also tap Scan from photos to select a QR code that you’ve previously saved to your photo gallery.
Once the LinkedIn member’s QR code has been scanned, you will be redirected to their profile. Check out how you can invite or connect with people on LinkedIn.
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