> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://ekacare-quickstart-cleanup.mintlify.site/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Overview

Patients can scan a **Health Facility QR code** available at the facility registration counter.

The User/Patient can share their **ABHA Profile** with the HMIS/LIMS software used by the Health Facility by scanning
a facility specific QR Code. This enables the patients to instantly register themselves, share their ABHA address
and optionally obtain a token number from the facility.

### Get Scan & Share Token

The user can scan a QR code from a hospital or clinic to generate a Scan & Share token, using the extracted IDs
and device location. The response includes HIP details, token expiry, and an option to display the token.

<Steps>
  <Step title="Generate Scan & Share Token">
    Use the [Get Scan & Share Token](/api-reference/user-app/abdm-connect/scan-and-share/scanandshare) API to
    scan a QR code from a hospital or clinic.
  </Step>
</Steps>