QR Code is a neat feature that's fun to use and can potentially bring lots of contacts to your bot. To create new QR Code Growth Tool, head to the Growth Tools tab and click '+New Growth Tool' button in the upper right corner - you'll see the full list of available Growth Tools where you should click 'QR Code' icon:
Once you have both of those ready, follow the following steps to generate a Messenger QR Code for Facebook: 1. Navigate to Settings and find your connected Facebook page in the channels list. Then open the Facebook Messenger QR Code Generator by pressing the scan code icon. QR Code Scanner FREE: QR Scanner/QR Code Reader. App Free Download. Available instantly on compatible devices. Scan And Read QR Code. 3.4 out of 5 stars 115. App Free Download. Available instantly on compatible devices. O Barcode QR Scanner.
You will see two tabs inside your newly created Growth Tool then - 'Opt-In Actions' and 'QR Code':
- 'Opt-In Actions' is the tab where you can set up the Opt-In Message for this Growth Tool - just click 'Edit' button to enter editing mode, set up your Opt-In Message carefully and then click 'Publish' button in the upper right corner to save changes and to make sure it gets sent to users as soon as they scan the code.
- 'QR Code' is the tab where the code itself gets generated as soon as you click this tab:
As you can see on the screenshot, the image size can be adjusted here (100-2000px), you can add your logo which will be displayed in the middle of the code, remove the background behind the logo, change the code's background and foreground color, and you can also download the code to your device in .png format. Make sure to click the 'Draft-Active' toggle switch in the upper right corner of the Growth Tool to activate it.
QR Codes are great for sticking on fliers, ads, or anywhere in the real world where you want people to try your bot. They can be scanned with QR Code scanning apps or with default Camera apps on certain smartphones to instantly link the user to your bot - no typing needed. For example, the user sees this post on your FB Page:
Once the code is captured, a Messenger app opens and new users see the 'Get Started' button which should be clicked to become a subscribed contact and receive information from your bot, starting with this Growth Tool's Opt-In Message.
Note: users who had already subscribed to your bot previously will not see the 'Get Started' message, receiving the Opt-In message right away instead.
QR Code Growth Tool used to be the Messenger Code Growth Tool for 2 years since 2017 - the steps to create the Messenger Code GT were exactly the same, and the code itself looked like this:
As of November 4th, 2019 Messenger Codes are still supported by Facebook, so if you have created Messenger Code Growth Tools previously, they might work correctly for a certain period of time. However, please keep in mind that Facebook has plans to discontinue the feature completely soon (no ETA for now ?), that is why we have switched to QR Codes proactively. If any of your campaigns rely on scanning Messenger Codes, we strongly recommend updating to QR Codes to make sure the interaction with your bot goes uninterrupted.
To scan a Messenger Code, users have to do the following (official Facebook instruction):
- Open the Messenger app and Activate the Messenger camera.
- Press and hold in the viewfinder. A circle will appear.
- Center the Messenger Code in the circle - Messenger will automatically scan the code.
Also, please note that each QR Code is unique and it will not be possible to recover a deleted Growth Tool with an already existing code - so, please, be especially cautious when deleting such Growth Tools.
1. In case you cannot scan the QR Code successfully, please check the following:
a. Make sure your QR Code Growth Tool is enabled;
b. Avoid applying color filters or photo effects to the code in any photo editors;
c. Make sure the code that is printed on a pamphlet or a business card is not damaged.
2. If your QR Code isn't sending the Opt-in message, first make sure that your widget is active.
If it is, please click 'Refresh Permissions' button (find it in 'Settings' => 'General' in your ManyChat account). You need to have the 'Admin' Page Role in ManyChat and on Facebook to do that.
Also, head to the Growth tools tab and check the list of Authorized Websites. Make sure that you have ManyChat listed there, and if not - please make sure to add it.
Please, make sure that all changes are saved before using the Growth Tool: click 'Edit Flow' and then 'Publish' - this will save and update your Opt-In message. After that, re-activate your Growth Tool.
The most common reason why your Opt-in Message isn't getting sent is that ManyChat is not owning a conversation on Facebook. This is controlled by the Handover Protocol: it is a protocol of passing control of user conversations to the LiveChat apps based on their Receiver Role. In order for ManyChat to render all messages with 100% accuracy, you have to set up your Handover Protocol.
Facebook Messenger Scan Code
To enable Handover Protocol: head to your Facebook Page's Settings => Messenger Platform => App Settings => Configure, assign the 'Primary Receiver' role to ManyChat and the 'Secondary Receiver' role to other apps. To activate the Handover Protocol properly, it is required for a Page to have one app with the 'Primary Receiver' role.
You can find all information about this in our article here: Handover Protocol.
Hopefully, QR Code Growth Tool helps you grow your audience even more!
The image below is the Facebook messenger code. This code is available to you in your messenger app (for personal profiles) and your Page Manager app (for business pages), where you’ll also find a scanner to scan these unique codes. Once scanned, they immediately connect you with an individual or business by bringing you right into their messenger account.
I was recently at an event where the women in attendance were actually using this code instead of exchanging business cards (first time I’ve ever seen it used in a networking setting!) It was absolute awesome because not only were we connecting in the space we spend a good amount of our time in (Facebook), but were also teaching others how to use it, liking business pages as we connected with people and at the end of the day, we all had more followers and new relationships to nurture. Oh, and I didn’t have 1 business card to throw in the trash when I got back to my hotel room!
Accessing your code and the scanner to connect with others is pretty simple but a little different for your personal profile and your business profile.
Setting Up a Personal Facebook Messenger Code
- Open your messenger app
- Make sure you are on the HOME screen (icon on the bottom far left will get you there.)
- Tap your profile photo in the upper left corner
- Tap the Facebook code that displays on your screen
- “My Code” will display and can be scanned right from you phone screen, or shared via the icon in the upper right. (Ninja Tip – I like to save the image to my photo library to its always easy to access and share.)
- To access the scanner to scan other codes, hit the “Scan Code” button at the top of the screen (Just hold the circle over a code and it’ll take you right into their messenger.
Setting Up a Business Facebook Messenger Code
- Open the Facebook Page (iphone) or Page Manager (android) app
- From your business page profile, tap the 3 horizonal lines in the bottom far right.
- Select Messages from the menu
- Tap the messenger code (circle) icon in the upper right
- Select “Share messenger Code” and you can send it to someone or save to your photo library
Scan Code Editor For Messenger Codes Download
These codes can be used in networking settings to connect with people you want to follow up with, can you printed on your collateral materials are shared in emails or social media. With the increasing popularity of Facebook Messenger Bots, this little tool will become pretty valuable in turning connections into Bot subscribers so you can send valuable information to them through messenger, where the open and read rates crush those in email campaigns.
Have fun with this and teach others how to use it! They will be thrilled that they are learning a new skill, I’m sure they’ll be excited to show others, and everyone will be able to print fewer business cards while getting far better engagement and visibility online!
Questions? Comments? Leave us a note below and let us know if you’ve used this before or if this all new to you. If you’d like more completely free tips on tools, techniques and all things Social Media – we’d love to have you in our private Facebook group, Bobbi B’s Social Media Clambake where we share all the things small business owners need to know to market their businesses online!
Bobbi Baehne
President, Think Big Go Local, Inc.My mission at Think Big Go Local is to create a “buzz” around our client’s businesses online and in social media platforms so their message reaches their desired audience. We know that relationships are built and maintained online each and every day and work to make sure our clients are building credibility, authority and attracting new followers and clients . We don’t work in a cookie cutter environment, each of our clients is unique and their accounts are fully managed using their voice, talking to their specific audience and sharing value that keeps them coming back.
Recent Posts
Messenger Number Code
- How to Create Custom Highlight Reels in Instagram
- How to Keep Your Business Visible and Valuable During a Crisis
- Build Your Email List
- OPTIMIZE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE – DAY 3
- OPTIMIZE YOUR LINKEDIN PROFILE – DAY 2