Dynamic QR codes
Dynamic QR codes point to a QRSurge short link or custom domain before sending visitors to the current destination. That redirect layer lets you edit the destination later, track scans, and use campaign controls without changing the printed QR pattern.
Use dynamic QR codes when the destination might change
Dynamic QR codes are best for print campaigns and other placements where reprinting would be painful. Examples include menus, event signage, and client work.
Dynamic QR codes support:
- Website
- App Store
- vCard
- Social Media
- SMS
- Phone
Choose dynamic when you want post-publish edits, campaign reporting, or a branded scan link. Choose static when the content is final and you do not need analytics or redirect controls.
Create a dynamic QR code in the dashboard
Create a dynamic QR code from the dashboard QR creator. In the QR Code Type step, choose one of the dynamic types, then complete the Destination and Design steps.
After creation, manage the QR code from the dashboard. From the QR code detail view, you can edit the code, download it again, or open Analytics.
What happens when someone scans a dynamic QR code
When someone scans a dynamic QR code, the scanner reads a QRSurge short link or your selected custom domain. QRSurge logs the scan event, evaluates campaign settings and smart rules, then sends the visitor to the active destination.
Because the printed code points to the redirect link, you can update the destination later in QRSurge. The printed QR pattern can stay the same as long as the public short link or custom domain path does not change. Design changes still require a fresh download because the QR image itself changes.
Features that build on dynamic QR codes
Dynamic QR codes can use:
- QRSurge analytics
- Custom dynamic links and custom domains
- Smart rules
- Password protection
- Scan limits
- Scheduled start and end dates
Use these controls when one QR code needs multiple outcomes, such as a timed promotion, regional pages, or app download routing.