Telegram QR Code Generator

Turn your Telegram username into a scannable QR code. Works for personal chats, groups, and channels. Print it anywhere and let people open a chat with one scan.

Enter Your Telegram Username

Just the username without the @. Works for users, groups, and channels.

Used when you download. Extension is added automatically.

Preview

Your QR code will appear here

Generated entirely in your browser. Nothing is uploaded.

About Telegram QR Codes

A Telegram QR code stores a link in the form https://t.me/yourusername. When someone scans it, Telegram opens either in the app or in the browser and takes them straight to your chat, channel, or group. From there they can send a message, follow the channel, or join the group.

Because the link is encoded directly into the pattern, the code keeps working as long as the username stays the same. This makes it a simple way to connect with people in person without exchanging phone numbers.

Common Uses

  • Support channels. A code on a website or card opens a Telegram chat with your support team.
  • Community groups. Grow a local or interest group from a poster.
  • Channels for updates. Let followers subscribe from a printed card.
  • Business cards. Add a code that opens a chat, avoiding phone number sharing.
  • Event organizers. A code on a badge opens a group for attendees.
  • Creator promo. Advertise a channel on packaging or stickers.

Getting Your Telegram Username

Open Telegram, go to Settings, and find your username in the profile section. If you have not set one, Telegram generates a public link for you when you create a group or channel. Usernames must be unique across Telegram and usually contain letters, digits, and underscores.

For groups and channels, the link to share looks like t.me/groupname or t.me/channelname. The same username format applies, so enter the part after t.me/.

Tips for Reliable Telegram Codes

  • Keep the username short. Short usernames produce simpler patterns that scan faster.
  • Test the code with a phone before printing at scale.
  • If your channel or group is private, the code will show a "not found" message unless the user has already joined. For public groups, this is not an issue.
  • Place the code where a phone has network access. Telegram needs connectivity.
  • Add a short caption like "Chat on Telegram" next to the code for context.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Should I include the @ symbol?

No. Enter just the username. If you paste it with an @, the tool strips it automatically.

Can I use this for a group or channel?

Yes. Public groups and channels have usernames that work the same way as personal usernames. Enter the username and the code will open the group or channel.

Will the Telegram app open after scanning?

On phones with Telegram installed, the scan usually opens the app. On devices without it, the browser opens the t.me page.

Is the Telegram QR code free?

Yes. No signup, no watermark, and no scan limit.

What if I do not have a Telegram username?

Open Telegram settings and set one. Usernames are free and take a few seconds to configure. Once set, the link becomes t.me/yourusername.

Can I link to a specific message?

Yes, but Telegram message links are long and only work inside a channel context. For most uses, linking to the channel or chat itself is more reliable.