How To Activate a QR Code

How To Activate a QR Code

What is QR Code?

A QR code is a type of two-dimensional matrix barcode, invented in 1994, by Japanese company Denso Wave for labelling automobile parts.

How To Activate a QR Code

To activate your QR Code, simply provide the activation code found at the top of the QR Code sticker sheet and link it to a destination website address (URL) or Pixorial video using the form below. Once your QR Code is active, your friends and family can scan your code and find your destination.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I create an active QR code?

How to create a QR code on mobile using Chrome

1. Go to the URL you want to create a QR code for.
2. Click the Share icon to the right of the address bar.
3. Click Create a QR Code.
4. Click Share, and share it however you want.

How do I reactivate a QR code?

If you want to reactivate a specific QR Code, you need to upgrade the account the QR Code was created in. To upgrade, log in to your account and go to Account -> Features & Pricing.

Why is my QR code disabled?

Update Android Version: An outdated Android version may lag in QR code scanning efficiency. Always keep your device updated to the latest Android version. Disable VPN: Using a VPN on your Android device may hamper the QR code scanning process. Temporarily disabling the VPN could solve the problem.

How does a QR code work?

QR codes work by arranging a series of black and white pixels into a unique pattern that encodes a string of data. When scanned, the pattern of the qcode can be translated into human-readable information.

How do I scan a QR code with a picture?

If you have a Google device, open your camera and switch to Google Assistant mode, choose a picture from the gallery, and select the link above the QR code. For other Android devices, open the Gallery app, select the photo, tap the share icon, and select Google Search Image to read the QR code using Google Lens.

Why is my QR code not working on my iPhone?

reinstall or update the app you using to scan QR codes, clean the camera lens, remove any camera lens protector you may have, use Apple camera app to scan QR codes (to activate this function go to Settings > Camera, scroll down and turn on Scan QR Codes option).

Do QR codes expire?

No, your Static QR Codes will not expire. Once a Static QR Code is created, it will remain active/work indefinitely because this QR Code type directly encodes the data you enter.

What is an active QR code?

An active QR Code is one that a QR Code scanner is able to scan easily, prompting users to click on an external link upon scanning. The external link delivers relevant information that the user is looking for.

Can a QR code be inactive?

No. Every QR code encodes its data entirely. In most cases this is an URL, which means as long as the web site is up, the QR code can be used. But the code of its own will never “deactivate”.

How long do QR codes stay active?

Static QR codes have no QR code expiration. It can last a lifetime, as long as the data is active or accessible. When a user generates a QR code using a static QR code, the data embedded in the QR code is unchangeable and will redirect the scanner to permanent information.