Dynamic URLs

The power of QRCodePro: change where your QR codes point without reprinting them.

How Dynamic QR Codes Work

Traditional QR codes encode a URL directly into the pattern. Once printed, that URL is permanent—if you need to change it, you need to reprint.

QRCodePro QR codes work differently:

1. Your QR code points to our redirect URL (e.g., qrcp.io/abc123)
2. When scanned, we redirect to your destination URL
3. You can change the destination anytime in your dashboard
4. Changes take effect instantly—no reprinting needed

Updating Your Destination

To change where a QR code points:

1. Go to your dashboard
2. Click on the QR code you want to update
3. Edit the "Destination URL" field
4. Click "Save Changes"

Changes propagate globally within seconds via our edge network.

Common Use Cases

Seasonal Campaigns

Print QR codes on permanent signage, then update the destination for each season:

• Spring → Spring sale landing page
• Summer → Summer collection page
• Fall → Back-to-school promotions
• Winter → Holiday specials

Restaurant Menus

Update your digital menu without reprinting table tents:

• Change prices instantly
• Add or remove items
• Switch between lunch and dinner menus
• Promote daily specials

Event Materials

Pre-print materials, then update as event details change:

• Schedule changes
• Speaker updates
• Room changes
• Post-event surveys

A/B Testing

Test different landing pages with the same QR code:

1. Print QR codes on your materials
2. Point to landing page A for one week
3. Switch to landing page B the next week
4. Compare conversion rates

Redirecting Expired Content

When a campaign ends, redirect scanners instead of showing a dead page:

• Expired sale → Current promotions page
• Old product → Newer version
• Closed event → Sign up for next event

Short Links

Every QR code comes with a human-readable short link you can share via text or email:

https://qrcp.io/your-custom-slug

Short links are optional but useful when you can't display a QR code (like in SMS or email).

Custom Slugs

Customize your short link slug for memorability:

• qrcp.io/menu — Restaurant menu
• qrcp.io/spring-sale — Seasonal campaign
• qrcp.io/contact — Contact information

Pausing QR Codes

Need to temporarily disable a QR code? Use the pause feature:

1. Go to your QR code settings
2. Toggle "Active" to off
3. Scanners will see a "This QR code is paused" message
4. Toggle back on when ready to resume

Paused QR codes don't count against your plan limits and don't track scans.

Redirect Speed

QRCodePro redirects happen at the edge, with sub-50ms latency globally:

• 300+ edge locations worldwide
• No server round-trip required
• Cached redirects for maximum speed

Users experience near-instant redirects regardless of their location.

Best Practices

Always Use HTTPS

Destination URLs should use HTTPS. We'll warn you if you enter an HTTP URL, as some browsers may block or warn users about insecure connections.

Mobile-Friendly Destinations

Over 95% of QR scans come from mobile devices. Ensure your landing pages are:

• Mobile-responsive
• Fast-loading
• Easy to navigate with touch

UTM Parameters

Add UTM parameters to track QR traffic in Google Analytics:

https://example.com/page?utm_source=qr&utm_medium=print&utm_campaign=spring-sale