Discord is popularly used by the Millennials and Gen Z crowd, with its user base expanding to an estimated 614 million registered users in 2024 and projected to reach 689 million by 2025.
The platform, though initially famous in the gaming community, is now used for non-gaming activities like community building and social interactions. As a result, Discord QR Codes became the answer to ease of access to servers and channels for its wide-ranging users.
This article includes how you can effectively scan and use a Discord QR code and also create it to save time and improve your reach.
What is a Discord QR Code?
A Discord QR Code allows you to log in to your Discord account without having to enter email and password credentials. They’re also used to join servers and channels bypassing the manual search process.
Why is it so relevant?
Server owners can create QR Codes for their Discord server invitations which improves user experience. These QR codes can be shared in digital and physical methods including banners, posters, brochures, etc. Users can scan the code with their smartphone and easily join the server or channel.
How do you log in to the Discord browser using a QR Code?
Here are the steps for easily logging into your Discord account with a QR Code:
1. Open the Discord website login page. You will see a QR code displayed alongside the username and password fields.

2. Open the camera app on your phone and scan the QR Code. Then you’ll see a prompt to redirect to the Discord app. Click on the icon.

3. To confirm login, tap “Yes, Log Me In” on your desktop to complete the login process.
Note: For logging in with a QR code on the desktop, you need to enable user settings on the Discord app on your phone (Tap your profile icon in the bottom-right corner) to grant camera permissions.
Creating a Discord QR Code for free
Creating a Discord QR code is simple and free, using tools like The QR Code Generators or Discord bots. Here’s how you can create one for free:
1. Visit The QR Code Generator to create a free and customizable QR Code.
2. Copy the invite link of the Discord channel you want to create a QR Code for.
3. Paste the channel invite link on the ‘Enter URL’ field on the homepage.

4. On the right-hand side, a QR Code is generated for the given link. If you want to customize it further, click on the right-most option (color palette) below the QR Code.
5. A customizable window will appear on your screen where you can change the QR Code style, colors, and outer margin. To include a personalized logo, you can sign up for free with a 15-day free trial.

6. Once you’re done signing up, click on ‘Next’ to further customize your QR Code or even create a dynamic QR Code to track scanning data, location, users, etc.
7. You’ll have further customizations available after clicking on ‘Next’ where you can upload whatever logo you want. After that, you can click on ‘Save’ to download your QR Code for free.

Frequently asked questions
The easiest way to scan a Discord QR code is by using your smartphone camera. Grant camera permissions if prompted, and point your phone’s camera at the QR code displayed on your desktop or shared with you. Once scanned, confirm the action on your phone to complete the process.
Yes, you can use Discord without downloading the app by accessing it through a web browser. Visit Discord’s official website at discord.com and log in using your credentials. While most features are available in the browser version, certain functionalities, such as push-to-talk while gaming, may be limited compared to the desktop or mobile apps.
Your Discord QR code is typically found on the login page of the desktop app or website. When you open Discord on a PC or browser and click “Login,” a QR code will appear alongside the username and password fields.
To convert a link into a QR code, use any free online QR code generator such as The QR Code Generator. Simply paste your desired link into the generator’s input field, customize it if needed (e.g., add colors or logos), and download the generated QR code image.