The TikTok QR Code trigger allows you to create a scannable QR code that launches a TikTok messaging automation.
This is a powerful entry point for offline-to-online interactions, helping businesses turn real-world engagement into conversations on TikTok.
How it works
- It opens the TikTok app (or browser fallback)
- A configured automation is triggered in the user’s inbox
You can set up this trigger in the Automation section of your Manychat workspace and download the generated QR code.
💡 The QR code is static—once it’s created, it will always connect users to the linked automation, unless you change or delete it.
Set up the TikTok QR code trigger
You can add the TikTok QR code trigger to a new automation or an existing one.
To add the trigger to the new automation:
- Switch to the Automation tab and click the +New Automation button.
- Once the Flow Builder opens, click the + New trigger button.
- Select the User scans a QR code trigger from the list to add it to your automation.
- When you click on the added trigger, a panel opens on the left, where you can configure the trigger details.
- When someone scans your QR code, they’re prompted to open the TikTok app, which launches with a prefilled message in the chat. This message is the user’s first interaction and acts as the trigger that starts your automation. You can configure this message in the trigger details panel and preview how it appears to the user on the spot.
- Once you have successfully set everything up, click Save to activate the automation.
- Lastly, click on Set Live to make the automation active.
By following these steps and activating your automation, you create a seamless experience that turns real-world interactions into valuable TikTok conversations.