What is QR to Wallet?

QR to Wallet turns your social media profile link into an Apple Wallet pass with a scannable QR code. Instead of opening an app and searching for your profile at networking events, you just show the pass from your lock screen. Anyone can scan it with their phone camera to instantly open your LinkedIn, GitHub, Instagram, X, or WhatsApp profile.

How do I add my LinkedIn to Apple Wallet?

Open QR to Wallet on your iPhone, paste your LinkedIn profile URL (e.g. linkedin.com/in/yourname), and tap Generate Pass. You'll see a preview of the pass with your QR code. Tap Add to Apple Wallet and it's saved. The whole process takes about 30 seconds. This works the same way for GitHub, Instagram, X, and WhatsApp.

Which social media platforms are supported?

QR to Wallet currently supports LinkedIn, GitHub, X (Twitter), Instagram, and WhatsApp. Each platform gets its own branded pass with matching colors. Just paste any supported profile URL and the platform is detected automatically.

Do I need to download an app or create an account?

No. QR to Wallet works entirely in your browser — no app download, no account, no login. Just open the website, paste your URL, and add the pass to your Wallet.

How does the other person scan my QR code?

They open their Camera app (iPhone or Android), point it at your QR code, and tap the link banner that appears. Your social profile opens instantly in their browser. No special app is needed — any modern smartphone camera recognizes QR codes automatically.

How do I share my LinkedIn at a conference?

Double-click the side button on your iPhone to open Wallet from the lock screen. Your QR to Wallet pass appears immediately — hold it up for the other person to scan. No need to unlock your phone, open the LinkedIn app, or search for someone's name. It works even without an internet connection on your end.

How do I remove a pass from Apple Wallet?

Open the Wallet app from your home screen, tap the pass, tap the three dots in the top-right corner, scroll down and tap Remove Pass. Important: the remove option only appears when you open Wallet from the home screen, not from the lock screen.

Do QR to Wallet passes expire?

No. Your pass has no expiration date and stays in your Apple Wallet indefinitely. As long as your social media profile URL remains valid, the QR code will keep working.

What is a .pkpass file?

A .pkpass file is Apple's standard format for Wallet passes. It's a signed, compressed bundle that contains your QR code, colors, text, and layout. When you open a .pkpass file on an iPhone, iOS automatically offers to add it to your Wallet app. QR to Wallet generates this file for you.

Can I create multiple passes for different platforms?

Yes. You can generate a separate pass for each platform — LinkedIn, GitHub, Instagram, X, and WhatsApp. Each pass has its own branded colors and QR code. All passes live side by side in your Wallet app.

Why is Apple Wallet the best way to share social profiles?

Apple Wallet is always accessible from your lock screen, works offline, and doesn't require the other person to have any app installed. The QR code is universal — any smartphone camera can scan it. Unlike NFC-based solutions, it works at any distance. Unlike business card apps, there's nothing to install on either side.

Can I create an Apple Wallet pass manually?

Yes, but it takes significantly more effort. You'd need to sign up for a pass generation service like PassSlot, create a template, configure the barcode, design the layout, generate the .pkpass file, and install it. This process typically takes 15-20 minutes. With QR to Wallet, you get the same result in about 30 seconds.

How much does it cost?

QR to Wallet is completely free. No hidden fees, no account required.

We don't store any personal data. Your social media URL is sent to our server only to generate the pass — it's not saved, logged, or shared with anyone. Your profile URL is used only to generate the pass and is not stored in our database.

What's the refund policy?

QR to Wallet is free — there's nothing to refund. If you experience a technical issue, contact us at hello@qrtowallet.com and we'll help resolve it.

Does QR to Wallet work on Android?

Not yet. QR to Wallet currently generates Apple Wallet (.pkpass) files, which only work on iPhones. Google Wallet support may be added in the future.

Can people get my personal info from my QR code?

No. The QR code contains only your social media profile URL — nothing else. Anyone who scans it lands on the same public profile page that's already visible when they type your username into a browser. No name, location, email, or contact details are embedded in the QR code beyond what is already public on your profile.

What happens if I change my LinkedIn URL or username?

Your existing pass stops working for the old URL. The QR code is a fixed link to the URL you used when you generated the pass. If you later change your LinkedIn vanity URL or your username on another platform, the QR code will either show a page not found error or resolve to a different profile. The fix is straightforward: generate a new pass with your updated URL, then delete the old one from Wallet.

Where do people use QR to Wallet?

Anywhere you meet new people and want to share a social profile quickly: tech conferences, startup summits, trade shows, career fairs, meetups, and co-working events. Popular events include Web Summit, Slush, SXSW, Dreamforce, CES, VivaTech, Bits & Pretzels, and many more.

Why not just share a screenshot of a QR code, or use NFC?

Both have real drawbacks in a networking context. A screenshot requires you to unlock your phone, find the image in Photos, and keep the screen on — there is no quick way to pull it up from the lock screen. NFC and proximity sharing tools like Apple's NameDrop are built for sharing contact cards (name, phone, email), not direct links to social media profiles — the person still has to search for you manually afterward. NameDrop also only works between two iPhones both running iOS 17 or later. A QR code in Wallet opens your exact profile URL instantly, with any smartphone camera, no app or OS version required on either side.

Privacy Policy

Last updated: March 2026

What we collect

We do not store your social media URLs. The URL you enter is sent to our server only to generate your Apple Wallet pass — it is not saved in our database, retained in server logs, or shared with third parties. We do store anonymous metadata about each generated pass (platform type, timestamp, and a temporary pass identifier) for analytics and pass management.

How pass generation works

When you submit a URL, our server sends it to PassSlot (our pass generation provider) to create a .pkpass file. The URL is embedded in the QR code on the pass. PassSlot temporarily stores the pass data to enable downloading. We periodically delete pass data from PassSlot as part of routine maintenance. Once the pass is saved to your Apple Wallet, it lives entirely on your device and no longer depends on our servers or PassSlot.

Cookies

We do not set any first-party cookies or use analytics scripts.

Third-party services

Supabase — hosts our backend functions and database (EU region)
PassSlot — generates the Apple Wallet pass file

Supabase and PassSlot process your URL temporarily to generate the pass. We do not control these services' data retention policies. Both act as data processors under GDPR Article 28, processing data on our behalf.

Data retention

We maintain an anonymous counter of generated passes (platform type and timestamp only — no URLs, usernames, or personal data). Pass data on PassSlot is periodically deleted as part of routine maintenance. No personal data is stored on our own servers. IP addresses are temporarily used in-memory for rate limiting (not stored persistently).

Your rights (GDPR / Swiss FADP)

Under the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) and the Swiss Federal Act on Data Protection (FADP), you have the right to access, correct, or request deletion of any personal data we hold about you. Because we do not store any personal data on our own servers, there is nothing to retrieve or delete on our end. If you believe data was collected in error, please contact us and we will investigate promptly.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, please reach out at privacy@qrtowallet.com.