How to Schedule a QR Code?

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Set your QR code to automatically activate and expire at specific dates and times.

Create or Edit a QR Code

Create a new QR code or click the edit button on an existing one.

Create or edit QR code

Create new or edit existing QR code

Go to Advanced Settings

Click on the Advanced Settings section to expand it.

Advanced Settings tab

Go to Advanced Settings section

Find Scheduled Availability

Scroll down to find the Scheduled Availability section with a calendar icon.

Scheduled Availability section

Find the Scheduled Availability section

Enable Time-Based Availability

Check the box "Enable time-based availability". The date/time fields will appear.

Enable scheduling checkbox

Check the box to enable scheduling

Set Start and End Date/Time

Enter when the QR code should become active (Start Date & Time) and when it should expire (End Date & Time). Select your timezone from the dropdown.

Start and end date fields

Set start date, end date, and timezone

Set Redirect URL (Optional)

Optionally, enter a redirect URL for visitors who scan outside the schedule. Leave empty to show the default 'Content not available' message.

Redirect URL field

Optional redirect for out-of-schedule scans

Save Your QR Code

Click "Create QR Code" (for new) or "Update" (for existing) to save. Your QR code will automatically activate and expire based on your schedule.

Save QR code

Save to activate scheduling

What Visitors See Outside Schedule

When someone scans before the start time, they see a 'Coming Soon!' page showing your QR code name and when the content will be available. After the end time, they see an 'Expired' page. If you set a redirect URL, they'll be sent there instead.

Page visitors see outside schedule

Visitors see this page when scanning outside scheduled time

Tip

Always double-check your timezone before a big launch!

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