TikTok QR Code: Where to Find It and How to Scan

At an event, a market stall or a meet-up, spelling out your username is slow and error-prone. Your TikTok QR code fixes that: someone points their camera at it and lands straight on your profile. Here's where to find it, how other people scan it, and how to scan someone else's.

How to find your TikTok QR code

1. Open TikTok and tap Profile at the bottom.
2. Tap the Menu button at the top.
3. Tap My QR code.

Your code appears on screen, ready to show or save. Hold your phone steady and turn the brightness up so the other person's camera can read it easily.

Two ways someone can scan it

Scanning with	How it works
Their phone's camera	Point the camera at the code and tap the link that appears
TikTok's in-app scanner	Open the scanner at the top of the My QR code screen and point it at your code

TikTok says others can scan your QR code with their device camera or with the in-app QR code scanner at the top of the screen. The in-app scanner is handy if their camera app doesn't recognise QR codes, or if they're already in TikTok.

How to scan someone else's TikTok QR code

1. Open TikTok and go to Profile, then the Menu, then My QR code.
2. Tap the scanner at the top of the screen.
3. Point your camera at their code.
4. Their profile opens, ready for you to follow.

Other ways to share your profile

• Share profile: from your profile, tap Share profile and pick an app or copy the link.
• Someone else's profile: open their profile, tap their profile picture or the Share button at the top, and choose how to share it.

A link is better for online sharing, like a newsletter or website. The QR code is better face to face.

Using your TikTok QR code for business

A QR code is a simple bridge between the real world and your TikTok. A few ideas:

• Printed materials: add it to flyers, business cards, menus or packaging.
• At your counter: a small sign next to the till invites customers to follow you.
• At events: show it on your phone or a printed card at a stall.
• On screen: put it on a slide at the end of a talk or workshop.

Test any printed code before you order a big batch. Scan it with two or three different phones to make sure it opens the right profile.

Why won't my TikTok QR code scan?

• Screen too dim. Turn your brightness up.
• Glare or distance. Tilt the phone to remove reflections and move closer.
• Printed too small. Tiny codes on cards are hard to read. Print them larger.
• App problems. TikTok's sharing troubleshooting suggests switching between Wi-Fi and mobile data, clearing the app video cache, restarting the app and your phone, and updating TikTok.

QR codes and logging in

You might also see a QR code when you log in. If you've set up a passkey, TikTok says that logging in on another Apple or Android device can prompt you to scan a QR code with your phone. That's a login code, not your profile code, so only scan it with your own device, and never scan a login QR code someone else sends you. If you're setting up stronger security, here's our guide to TikTok not sending a verification code.

Make your profile ready before people scan

A QR code is only as good as the profile it opens. Before you print it, make sure your profile photo, name and bio clearly say who you are, and pin your best videos so newcomers see them first. If you want to tidy your display name, here's how to change your name on TikTok.

Making a printable QR code card

1. Open My QR code and save or screenshot it.
2. Add it to a simple card design with your TikTok username written underneath, so people can also search by name.
3. Include a short reason to follow, like what kind of videos you post.
4. Print it large enough to scan from arm's length.
5. Test the printed card with a couple of different phones before using it.

Writing your username under the code is a small touch that helps when someone's camera won't cooperate. They can simply search for you instead.

QR code safety tips

• Only scan codes from people and places you trust.
• If a code asks you to log in, check you're really on TikTok before entering anything.
• Never scan a login QR code someone sends you, as it could give them access to your account.

Keep your QR code up to date by checking it after any big profile change. If you change your username, scan your printed code again to make sure it still lands on the right account before you hand out more cards.

My verdict

Your TikTok QR code lives under Profile, Menu, My QR code, and anyone can scan it with their phone camera or TikTok's own scanner. Use it on printed materials and at events, test it before printing, and keep your profile tidy so the people who scan it want to follow.

If you want the full set, start at the TikTok Help: 19 Guides to Views, Pay, Freezing Fixes, Followers and TikTok Shop.

Frequently asked questions

Where is my QR code on TikTok?

Tap Profile, then the Menu button at the top, then My QR code.

How do I scan a TikTok QR code?

Use your phone's camera, or open My QR code in TikTok and tap the scanner at the top of the screen.

Can I share my TikTok profile without a QR code?

Yes. Tap Share profile on your profile and choose an app or copy the link.

Why won't my TikTok QR code scan?

Turn up your screen brightness, remove glare and move closer. If sharing is glitchy, switch networks, clear the video cache, restart and update TikTok.