Short link QR

How it works

What happens when you scan it?

In a short link QR, the code contains not your address but a short address of ours (e.g. qrandqr.com/aB3xY9k). When someone scans the code, this short address instantly redirects them to the destination you set.

Change the destination from your dashboard as often as you like; thousands of printed brochures start going to the new address. You can pause it, add a password, or move it to the trash and restore it within 90 days.

The short address has 7 characters, so the code always stays simple and easy to read, however long the destination address is.

Short address written into the code

https://qrandqr.com/aB3xY9k

The code carries only this short address. When scanned, the content comes from our server, so you don't need to reprint the code when you change the content.

Use cases

Where is it useful?

Seasonal campaignsSend the same poster to a different campaign page every month.

Product packagingThe code on the packaging keeps working even if the manual page moves.

Event materialsA form while registration is open, a photo gallery afterwards.

Long addressesKeep the code simple and readable even with complex addresses.

Features

What can you do?

Change the destinationThe code stays the same; the address it points to is updated from your dashboard.

Visit counterSee how many times it was scanned in your dashboard.

Password protectionOnly people who know the password reach the destination.

UnpublishTurn off temporarily; scanning the code shows a “not published” page.

TrashLinks you delete can be restored for 90 days.

Ready QRPrint-ready PNG or SVG in one click.

Step by step

Ready in four steps

1Sign upCreate a free account or sign in.
2Create the linkGive it a name and paste the destination address.
3Download QRDownload the ready QR from the dashboard or customize it in the designer.
4Update whenever you wantTo change the destination, go to your dashboard and save; the code stays the same.

Tips

For best results

Give the link a descriptive name (“October poster”) so it's easy to find in your dashboard.
When campaigns end, redirect the link to a general page instead of deleting it, so old prints aren't wasted.
Create separate links for different channels; compare the visit counts.
Password protection is ideal for documents only staff should access.

Before printing

Print the code at least 2 × 2 cm; make it bigger as scanning distance grows (about 1/10 of the distance).
Use a dark pattern on a light background. Some phones can't read inverted codes.
Don't crop the space around the code; the quiet zone is needed for readability.
Send SVG to the printer; as a vector it stays sharp at any size.
Test the final print file with at least two different phones.

FAQ

Short link QR

If I delete my account, does the code keep working?

No. Dynamic codes are tied to your account; when the account is deleted the short address is removed too.

Can I choose the short address myself?

Short addresses are generated randomly for security and can't be guessed.

Does it cost anything?

No. All features, including short links, are free.

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