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How to Fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp

Lim How Wei
April 24, 2023

Are you getting a “No valid QR code detected” error on WhatsApp?

The error message happens when you try to scan the QR code on WhatsApp Web.

WhatsApp Web allows you to send and receive messages from your computer.

It’s an extension of your phone that mirrors your messages from your mobile device.

To use WhatsApp Web, you need to scan the QR code that’s shown on the website.

However, some users are experiencing issues with scanning the QR code.

In this guide, you’ll learn how to fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp Web when you’re scanning it.

Why is no valid QR code detected on WhatsApp Web?

No valid QR code detected

No valid QR code is detected on WhatsApp Web because the QR code is not zoomed in.

It can also happen because of a bug/glitch on WhatsApp’s end.

Many users are experiencing issues with scanning the QR code on WhatsApp Web.

Here are some of the reports, “I’ve updated my laptop and browsers but it still says “No valid QR” on both Chrome and Microsoft Edge”.

“The error persists even though I’ve reinstalled the app and ensured that my internet and Wi-Fi connections are normal”.

“It seems that it’s a bug from WhatsApp. Many of my friends face the same issue”.

“I think everyone is having the same error. Maybe they will release an update to fix it soon”.

“I’m definitely having the same problem. It started happening like 2 days ago”.

According to the reports, it appears that the QR code issue on WhatsApp is impacting users worldwide.

How to fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp

To fix “No valid QR code detected” on WhatsApp, try zooming in your browser to 120% or higher.

You can also try navigating to “Linked Devices” or “Connected Devices” and scan the QR code on the website.

Clearing the cookies and site data for WhatsApp Web is also another method to fix the issue.

Method 1: Zoom in your browser to 120% or higher

  • Chrome: Click on the zoom icon on the right of the URL field, click on the “+” icon until it reaches “120%” or more, and try scanning the QR code again.
  • Microsoft Edge: Click on the three dots on the extreme right of the URL field and click on the “+” icon next to the “Zoom” feature until it reaches “120%” or more, and try scanning the QR code again.

Method 2: Navigate to Linked Devices / Connected Devices

  1. Open the WhatsApp mobile app.
  2. Navigate to the menu by tapping on the three dots on the right or “Settings”.
  3. Select “Linked Devices” or “Connected Devices”.
  4. Scan the QR code to log in to WhatsApp Web.

Method 3: Clear cookies and site data

  1. Go to https://web.whatsapp.com/.
  2. Click on the lock icon on the URL.
  3. Select “Cookies and site data”.
  4. Select “Manage cookies and site data”.
  5. Click on the trash icon for all of the WhatsApp domains.

Further reading

How to Bold, Underline, Italics, Strikethrough, or Monospace on WhatsApp

How to Fix “You can’t send messages to this group” on WhatsApp

How to Fix “This account is not allowed to use WhatsApp”

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Lim How Wei is the founder of followchain.org, with 8+ years of experience in Social Media Marketing and 4+ years of experience as an active investor in stocks and cryptocurrencies. He has researched, tested, and written thousands of articles ranging from social media platforms to messaging apps.

Lim has been quoted and referenced by major publications and media companies like WikiHow, Fast Company, HuffPost, Vice, New York Post, The Conversation, and many others. One of his articles about the gig economy was quoted by Joe Rogan who hosts The Joe Rogan Experience (arguably the most popular podcast in the world), in the This Past Weekend podcast by Theo Von.

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