How to Share Your Digital Business Card (2026 Guide)

George El-Hage 🔗 LinkedIn

Founder, Wave Connect | 1M+ digital business cards shared via Wave

Wave Connect has helped people share over 1 million digital business cards at conferences, client meetings, and networking events. This guide shows you which sharing methods work best for iPhone, Android, and desktop - based on 6 years of real-world data.

How to share a digital business card comes down to 5 main methods: QR code, text/email link, Apple/Google Wallet, virtual background, or NFC tap. If you're wondering which method works best for your situation, you're in the right place.

In this guide, I'll walk you through how to share your free digital business card on iPhone, Android, and desktop. I'll show you which method works fastest for conferences, video calls, and everyday networking - plus how to avoid the #1 mistake that kills sharing success (spoiler: choosing platforms that spam your contacts).

5 Ways to Share Your Digital Business Card

Most digital business card platforms (including Wave) generate a unique URL for your profile. If you haven't created one yet, see our guide on how to create a digital business card. From there, you can share it via QR code, text, email, Apple/Google Wallet, or as a virtual background on video calls.

No app download required. That's critical. Wave is browser-based, so when someone scans your QR code or clicks your link, they see your info instantly - no "Download our app to view this profile" friction.

Here's a quick comparison of all 5 methods:

How to Share on iPhone (Apple Devices)

iPhone makes sharing easy because the camera app has a built-in QR code scanner. Here are your 5 best options:

Option 1: QR Code from Your Phone

This is the go-to method for events. Open your Wave profile on your phone (just go to your unique URL like wavecnct.com/yourname). Your QR code is displayed prominently. The other person opens their iPhone camera app, points it at your screen, and a notification pops up at the top. They tap it, your profile opens in Safari, and they can save your contact with one tap.

Speed: 2-3 seconds from display to save. Works on iPhone with iOS 11+ (covers virtually all active iPhones).

Option 2: Add to Apple Wallet

Wave includes free Apple Wallet support (yes, even on the free plan). Once you add your card to Apple Wallet, you can pull it up from your lock screen with one swipe. The QR code is right there. Super fast. (See our full guide on adding your digital business card to Apple Wallet.)

To add it: Open your Wave profile, tap "Add to Apple Wallet", confirm, done.

Why this works: You don't need to unlock your phone or open a browser. Lock screen, swipe, show QR code. Takes 1 second.

Option 3: Text or AirDrop

You can text your Wave link directly to someone: "Here's my info: wavecnct.com/yourname"

Or use AirDrop (if you're both Apple users): Open your Wave profile, tap Share icon, AirDrop, select their device.

When to use this: Post-meeting follow-ups or when you're already texting someone.

Option 4: Email with Link

Add your Wave link to your email signature. Every email you send includes your digital business card automatically. This creates passive networking opportunities.

Format example:

George El-Hage
Founder, Wave Connect
📧 george@wavecnct.com
📇 View my digital card: wavecnct.com/george

Option 5: Virtual Background (Zoom/Teams)

Wave generates custom virtual backgrounds with your QR code embedded. Upload it to Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. During video calls, people can scan your QR code directly from their phone while you're talking.

Setup: Download your Wave virtual background, upload to Zoom (Settings → Background & Filters → Upload Image).

How to Share on Android Devices

Android works almost identically to iPhone. Google Camera and Samsung Camera apps both have built-in QR code scanners (Android 9+).

Option 1: QR Code Display

Same as iPhone - open your Wave profile, display your QR code, recipient scans with their camera app. Works on Samsung, Google Pixel, OnePlus, Xiaomi - any modern Android phone.

Compatibility: Android 9+ (released 2018) covers the vast majority of active Android devices as of 2026.

Option 2: Add to Google Wallet

Wave also supports Google Wallet (formerly Google Pay). Add your card once, access it from your lock screen or quick settings. Same 1-second access as Apple Wallet.

To add it: Open Wave profile, tap "Add to Google Wallet", confirm, done.

Option 3: Text or Share Link

Android's Share menu makes this easy. Open your Wave profile, tap Share icon, choose SMS, WhatsApp, Telegram, whatever. Your link gets dropped into the message.

Pro tip: Pin your Wave profile as a Chrome shortcut on your home screen. One tap opens your card for instant sharing.

Option 4: Email Signature & Social Sharing

Same as iPhone - add your Wave link to your email signature in Gmail or Outlook.

You can also paste your Wave link into LinkedIn messages, Instagram bio, Twitter/X bio, Facebook Messenger - wherever you network online.

LinkedIn hack: Add your Wave link to your LinkedIn "Contact Info" section. People who visit your profile can save your full contact details with one click.

How to Share from Desktop or Laptop

Desktop sharing is underrated. If you're on a video call or working from your computer, you don't need to grab your phone.

Option 1: Email Signature

Add your Wave link to your email signature. Set it once in Gmail, Outlook, or Apple Mail. Every email you send becomes a networking opportunity.

Option 2: Virtual Background

Upload your Wave-generated virtual background to Zoom, Teams, or Google Meet. Your QR code is visible to everyone on the call. They can scan it with their phone while you're talking.

Video Call Setup:

• Zoom: Settings → Background & Filters → Upload Image → select your Wave background
• Teams: Settings → Devices → Background effects → Add new → upload
• Google Meet: Turn on camera → Options → Change background → upload

Option 3: Send Link via Message

Copy your Wave link (wavecnct.com/yourname) and paste it into Slack, Microsoft Teams, Discord, WhatsApp Web - any messaging platform you use.

Option 4: QR Code Screenshot

Take a screenshot of your QR code from your Wave profile. Save it to your desktop. You can share it as an image in chat, email, or presentations.

When to use this: During screen shares or when presenting at virtual events. Drop your QR code on a slide and say "Scan this if you want to connect after."

Best Sharing Methods by Situation

Here's when to use each method based on specific situations. (For more creative ideas, check out 10 ways to use your free digital business card.)

At Conferences/Events:

• Primary: QR code on phone screen
• Backup: QR code printed on badge insert or table tent
• Follow-up: Text or email within 24 hours

During Video Calls:

• Primary: Virtual background with QR code (visible the entire call)
• Backup: Share link in chat at the start of the call
• Follow-up: Email with link after the call

After In-Person Meetings:

• Primary: Send text or email with link within 2 hours (strike while it's fresh)
• Secondary: Connect on LinkedIn and include Wave link in message

On LinkedIn:

• Primary: Add Wave link to "Contact Info" section (permanent)
• Secondary: Include Wave link in connection request messages

For Teams/Bulk Sharing:

• Use Wave's team plan with bulk Excel import to deploy cards in minutes
• Create team directory with all cards linked
• Each team member gets their own unique QR code and link

Why Wave's Sharing is Different

Here's what makes Wave's sharing experience better than competitors:

#1: Zero Recipient Solicitation (This is HUGE)

When someone scans your Wave QR code or clicks your link, they see your info and can save it. That's it. No pop-ups. No "Download our app!" No follow-up emails from Wave.

Blinq, HiHello, and Popl ALL spam your recipients with pop-ups asking them to download their app and create their own card. Your contacts literally become their sales leads.

Wave NEVER does this. Your contacts are your contacts - not our leads.

#2: No App Required (Browser-First)

Wave is browser-based. Recipients don't need to download anything. They click your link, see your info in Safari/Chrome/whatever browser they're using, and save to contacts with one tap.

#3: Free Analytics Included

Wave Free includes basic analytics - who viewed your card, when, from where. Competitors paywall analytics at $8-10/mo.

#4: Team Features Built-In

Wave Teams ($5/user) includes bulk Excel import, custom templates, and team management. Deploy cards quickly without manual entry for each person.

Prices and features verified as of February 2026. For full details, check Blinq, HiHello, and Popl.

Conclusion

QR code sharing is the fastest and most reliable method for events, conferences, and in-person networking. For video calls, virtual backgrounds with QR codes work great. For passive sharing, add your Wave link to your email signature.

And here's the critical part: Choose a platform that doesn't spam your contacts. Wave is the only major platform with zero recipient solicitation. Blinq, HiHello, and Popl all hit your contacts with "Download our app" pop-ups and follow-up emails.

Your contacts shouldn't become someone else's sales leads.