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How to create your first QR Code

Learn how to create dynamic and static QR Codes on Uniqode

Allison Murdoch avatar
Written by Allison Murdoch
Updated over a week ago

Creating your first QR Code is easy with Uniqode. Before you begin, make sure you’re logged into your Uniqode dashboard.

Don't have an account on Uniqode yet?

Uniqode offers two categories of QR Codes:

  • Dynamic – Editable, trackable, and great for campaigns or ongoing use.

  • Static – Fixed and simple, best for one-time or permanent needs.

How to create a dynamic QR Code

  1. In your Uniqode dashboard, click on +Create New in the left navigation bar.

  2. Select QR Code from the dropdown.

  3. Under the Dynamic QR Codes section, select the type of QR Code you want to create.

  4. Let's take the Website type as an example for demonstration in this article.

  5. In Step 2, Setup, enter the URL you want people to be redirected to.

    Optional settings:

    • Multi-language support: Automatically detect a user’s device language and redirect to the right version. Learn more

    • UTM parameters: Add tags to track campaign performance in tools like Google Analytics. Learn more

  6. Click Next to go to step 3 to customize your QR Code design.

  7. Based on your plan, you can also add a custom URL for your QR Code or enable location tracking

  8. You can also set up Advanced Settings such as Password Protection and Campaign Schedule

  9. Click Next to get to the Step 4

    On this step, you can:

    • Name your QR Code

    • Add it to your watchlist

    • Add notes or labels

    • Save the design as a template

    • Download in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, or EPS format

  10. Click Finish

Dynamic QR Codes allow you to:

  • Edit and update the destination link, even after printing.

  • Track scans in real-time.

Advanced Settings for dynamic QR Codes

  • Password protection: Set a password (minimum 6 characters) to restrict access to your QR Code content.

  • Campaign Schedule : Set a time zone and define start/end dates for your QR Code campaign.

How to create a static QR Code

  1. In your Uniqode dashboard, click on +Create New in the left navigation bar.

  2. Select QR Code from the dropdown.

  3. Scroll to the Static QR Codes section and select the type of QR Code you want to create.

  4. Let's take the Website type as an example for demonstration in this article.

  5. In Step 2, Setup, enter the URL you want people to be redirected to.

  6. Click Next to go to step 3 to customize your QR Code design.

  7. Click Next to get to the Step 4

    On this step, you can:

    • Name your QR Code

    • Add it to your watchlist

    • Add notes or labels

    • Save the design as a template

    • Download in JPEG, PNG, SVG, PDF, or EPS format

  8. Click Finish

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