How do I change the URL in a dynamic QR Code?

A QR code usually has a static URL encoded to which the user is redirected after he has scanned the QR Code. The URL in a static QR Code cannot be changed once printed! In case the target URL is no longer up-to-date or does not exist anymore, you may use a dynamic QR Code instead.

Please note that a static QR Code cannot not be changed into a dynamic QR Code and vice versa.

The biggest advantage of a dynamic QR Code is that you can change the target URL without the need to print the QR Code again. The printed QR Code can stay the same only the redirection will change. For instance, if you are using a QR Code to redirect the user to a temporary available voucher, you can change the target URL after the promotion has ended. In this post you will learn how to create a dynamic QR Code and how to change the target URL in a later step.

Log into your account or create a new account. You can create dynamic QR codes in any of our plans.

Click on Create QR Code from the QR Code or Dashboard section. Then select URL and choose the dynamic option. Enter the target URL. As an option you can set a custom shortened URL. This will be the name that is encoded in the QR Code. Finally click the button Create QR Code.

Once you have created a dynamic QR Code you will see the code in your account. On the left side, the custom shortened URL is shown that redirects to the target URL which is displayed on the right. Optionally you can click on the QR Code and set a custom Designer QR Code.

If you have printed the QR Code from above and you decide in a later step to change the target URL simply hover the target URL on the right. You will see that a pencil will occur.

Click on the target URL to edit the URL. After you set the new URL simply hit enter or click on the save icon.

If you scan the same QR Code after changing the target URL he will now redirect to the new page. Optionally you can also change the title of the QR Code the same way you changed the target URL by clicking on the title.

You can change the target URL as often as you want at any time you want. There are no limits.

Yes, if you update the URL or the PDF destination of your menu the change will take effect immediately. Both the QR Code destination and the statistics are updated in real time.

Yes. You can schedule your QR Codes depending on the time of the day. Learn more about recurring redirects.

You can change the URL of your dynamic QR Code in your account. However, if you have a static QR Code, you cannot change the target URL.