Short answer: in the Instagram app, go to your profile and tap Share profile to see your QR code. For a high-resolution PNG to print, or one with your logo, paste your profile link (instagram.com/yourusername) into the QR code generator.
A QR code on your packaging, business card, shop window or event stand turns people who see you offline into followers in one scan. Instagram has its own built-in QR code, but it isn't always the best option for print. Here's how to get it, when to make your own instead, and how to do the same for TikTok, YouTube or LinkedIn.
Option 1: the QR code inside the Instagram app
- Open Instagram and go to your profile.
- Tap Share profile.
- Your QR code appears. Tap it to change the colour style.
- Use the options on that screen to share it or save it to your phone.
It's quick and perfect for showing on your phone screen or sharing in a message. For print, it has two drawbacks: the saved image is a screenshot-style graphic with Instagram's design around it, and you can't add your own logo.
Option 2: make your own Instagram QR code
- Copy your profile link. It's always
https://www.instagram.com/yourusername; you can also tap Share profile → Copy link. - Open the QR code generator and paste the link in the Link tab.
- Add your logo in the centre if you like.
- Download the PNG (1024 × 1024 px) and scan it with your phone to check it opens your profile.
The code is plain and high-contrast, so it scans reliably even when printed small, and you can place it in your own design. It's static: it never expires and has no scan limit.
Paste your profile link and download a print-ready QR code. Free, no sign-up.
Create Instagram QR code →Profile links for other social networks
The same method works for any profile with a public link. These are the formats to paste into the generator:
| Network | Profile link format |
|---|---|
instagram.com/username | |
| TikTok | tiktok.com/@username |
| YouTube | youtube.com/@handle |
| LinkedIn (person) | linkedin.com/in/your-name |
| LinkedIn (company) | linkedin.com/company/name |
| X (Twitter) | x.com/username |
| Facebook page | facebook.com/pagename |
| Threads | threads.com/@username |
To link several profiles with one code, point it to a page that lists them all, such as a contact page on your website or a link-in-bio page.
Where to use it
- Packaging and thank-you cards: customers who liked the product are the most likely to follow.
- Shop counters and windows: with a reason to follow, such as offers or new arrivals.
- Business cards: next to your name, or alongside a contact QR code.
- Events and stands: on banners, badges and printed programmes.
- Restaurant tables: next to the menu QR code.
Tips to get more follows
- Say what they get: "Follow us for weekly offers" works better than just "Instagram".
- Make it big enough: at least 2 × 2 cm on cards, larger on posters, with a white margin around it.
- Keep your account public: a private profile makes people send a request and wait.
- Don't change your username after printing: the old link stops working.
Frequently asked questions
How do I get my Instagram QR code?
In the Instagram app, go to your profile and tap Share profile. Your QR code appears on screen, and you can change its colour style, then share or download it. To get a high-resolution PNG for print, or one with your own logo, copy your profile link (instagram.com/yourusername) and paste it into a QR code generator.
Is the Instagram QR code free?
Yes. Both the code inside the Instagram app and one made with a free QR generator cost nothing, never expire and have no scan limit.
Does the QR code work if my account is private?
It opens your profile, but people will have to send a follow request before they can see your posts. For a business or a creator, a public account works much better.
Will the QR code still work if I change my username?
No. The code contains your profile link, which includes your username. If you change it, the old link stops working and you will need a new code for anything you print.
Can one QR code link to several social profiles?
Not directly. Create a page that lists all your profiles (on your website or with a link-in-bio service) and point the QR code to that page.
How big should I print an Instagram QR code?
At least 2 × 2 cm (about 0.8 in) on business cards and stickers, and larger on posters: the side of the code should be about a tenth of the distance it will be scanned from.