How to Create a Digital vCard for Professional Networking

Still handing out paper business cards at networking events? There's a better way. A digital vCard lets you share your complete contact information instantly—no fumbling for cards, no running out, no wondering if they'll actually save your info.

Here's how to create a digital vCard that makes you memorable and gets your contact info saved, not tossed.

What is a Digital vCard?

A digital vCard is an electronic version of your business card. Instead of handing someone paper, you share a link or QR code that opens your contact information on their phone. One tap and they've saved your details directly to their contacts.

For more background, see our guide on What is a vCard?

Option A: Use a Digital Business Card Service (Recommended)

The easiest approach is using a service like vCard Garden that hosts your digital card for you.

How it works:

1. Create a free account
2. Fill in your contact details (name, phone, email, company, etc.)
3. Add your photo and social links
4. Choose a template that fits your industry
5. Publish your card

You'll get:

• A shareable link (like vcardgarden.com/your-name)
• A downloadable QR code
• A .vcf file visitors can download
• Analytics showing who viewed your card

Why this is better:

Always up to date. Change jobs? New phone number? Update your card once and everyone with your link sees the new info.

Professional appearance. Your card is a polished web page, not just a text file.

Works everywhere. Share via QR code at events, link in emails, or tap via NFC.

Option B: Create a Static vCard File

If you just need a basic .vcf file to attach to emails, you can use our VCF File Generator.

The downside: static files can't be updated after you share them. If your phone number changes, everyone who saved the old file has outdated info.

What to Include on Your Digital vCard

At minimum, include:

• Full name
• Job title
• Company
• Phone number
• Email address

Consider adding:

• Professional headshot
• LinkedIn profile
• Website or portfolio
• Brief bio or tagline
• Office address (if relevant)

Keep it focused. The goal is to make it easy for them to contact you, not to list every social profile you've ever created.

How to Share Your Digital vCard

At In-Person Events

Pull up your QR code on your phone and let them scan it. Or set it as your lock screen wallpaper for instant access.

In Emails

Add your digital card link to your email signature. Something like "Save my contact: [link]"

On LinkedIn

Add your link to your LinkedIn contact info section or include the QR code in your banner image.

On Your Resume

Add a small QR code so hiring managers can save your contact instantly.

In Video Calls

Drop your link in the chat at the end of Zoom meetings.

Get Started

Ready to create your digital vCard? Start your free trial with vCard Garden. You'll have a shareable link, QR code, and downloadable vCard file in under 5 minutes.