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Obnews Tech Desk: WhatsApp has introduced a new and easy way for its users, through which they can join channels quickly and without any hassle. Earlier, if you wanted to join a channel, you had to send its link. Now WhatsApp has launched a new feature, in which users can connect to any channel by just scanning the QR code. In such a situation, in today's tech tips we will talk about how this feature works?

How will the new feature work?

Now, channel creators will get the option to generate a QR code for their channel. It can be shared through social media posts, emails, posters or any other medium. Then, users will scan this QR code with their phone's camera and will be directly connected to the channel. This method will be much easier and faster than sharing old links.

This method will be especially useful when a channel has to be promoted on a large scale. As such, you can add your friends or social media followers to the channel through this QR code without any complications.

How to use the new feature?

This feature is very simple and can be used in three easy steps –

1. Generate QR Code
Go to channel settings and tap on Share Code option. After this, your QR code will start appearing on the screen.

2. Share QR Code
Now, this code can be easily shared via social media, email or poster. With this, more and more people will be able to scan it and join the channel.

3. Scan QR Code
Any user just has to open their phone's camera and scan the QR code. Once they scan, they will be directly connected to the channel.

Benefit of new feature

The biggest advantage of this new feature is that now the process of sharing and joining the channel will be very easy and without any mistake. QR codes can be printed and shared anywhere, such as on posters or paper, further expanding the channel's reach.

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