How to create and use your Shopify QR code
Choose the customer destination
Copy a public product, collection or storefront URL. If you want a discount link, create and test the shareable link in Shopify before using it here.
Generate artwork for the placement
Paste the full link, choose a simple design and download the QR. Use an instruction describing the destination, such as “View product care” or “Shop this collection”.
Check the storefront journey
Scan while signed out of Shopify admin. Confirm availability, the intended product or collection and any discount conditions. A successful QR scan does not prove that a discount applies to every cart.
Use the public storefront link
Open the product or collection as a customer and copy its address. Do not paste an admin.shopify.com link. Check that the product is published and the storefront is accessible to visitors.
Test any discount link
If you use a shareable discount link created in Shopify, paste the complete link and test it at checkout. Discount eligibility, expiry, minimum spend and product availability are controlled by Shopify and your store settings.
Keep printed packaging useful
A product URL can stop working when the item is removed or the handle changes. For packaging that will remain in circulation, consider a stable landing page with current product details, care instructions and support links.
Example: a reusable care-guide insert
A store selling several variants can put a QR on a care card linking to a stable guide for the product family. The destination can also point to replacement parts and support. This is often easier to maintain than linking long-lived packaging to a seasonal promotion. If the card promotes a discount, make the conditions and expiry visible at the destination and check the link before each print run.
Illustrative workflow, not a customer case study.Check before you share
- The link uses the public shop domain, not the admin domain.
- The product or collection is available to the intended customers.
- Any promotional conditions have been tested with an eligible cart.
- The printed artwork has a maintenance plan if a product handle changes.