Guides
QR code guides and tips
Clear, practical answers to the questions people ask us most: how to make a code that scans every time, how to stay safe when paying, and how to put QR codes to work for your home or business.
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How to make a Wi-Fi QR code (and why it beats reading out your password)
A step-by-step guide to creating a Wi-Fi QR code for your home, shop or office, how phones read it, and how to keep your network safe.
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Is it safe to scan UPI QR codes? How to avoid QR payment scams
How UPI QR codes work, the most common QR code payment scams in India, and simple checks that keep your money safe every time you scan and pay.
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Static vs dynamic QR codes: which one do you need?
The real difference between static and dynamic QR codes, the hidden costs of dynamic codes, and how to choose the right one for menus, packaging, cards and payments.
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QR code size and printing guide: make codes that scan every time
How big a QR code should be, how much white border it needs, which colours scan best, and how to test a QR code before printing posters, cards or packaging.
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How to scan a QR code from a screenshot or photo in your gallery
Easy ways to read a QR code that is already on your phone, in a screenshot, WhatsApp image or photo, on Android and iPhone, without a second device.
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10 practical ways small businesses in India can use QR codes
Simple, low-cost ideas for shops, cafés, tutors and home businesses to use QR codes for payments, menus, reviews, WhatsApp orders and more.