For Event Organizers
Event QR Codes
Generate QR codes to promote your events and track scans.
Time to complete: 5 minutes
What Are Event QR Codes?
QR codes are scannable codes that link directly to your event page on Loclie. Use them for:
- Printed materials - Posters, flyers, brochures
- Digital promotion - Social media, websites
- In-store displays - At participating venues
Why Use QR Codes?
Benefits:
- Instant access - One scan to your event page
- Track scans - See how many people scan each code
- Easy to print - Download as a high-quality PNG
- Completely free - Generate unlimited codes
Generating QR Codes
From Event Dashboard
- Go to your Event Dashboard on the Manage portal
- Find your event
- Click the QR Code button (QR icon)
- You'll be taken to the Event QR Codes page
Creating a QR Code
- Click "Generate New QR Code"
- A new QR code is created automatically with a unique code
- The QR code appears in your list with a live preview
Each QR code gets a unique 8-character alphanumeric identifier and links to your event page via a trackable scan URL.
Downloading QR Codes
Format
PNG Image:
- High quality (800x800 pixels)
- Perfect for printing on posters and flyers
How to Download
- Find your QR code in the list
- Click "Download"
- The PNG file is saved to your device with a descriptive filename (e.g., "QR-Loclie-SummerMusicFestival.png")
Using QR Codes
Print Materials
Posters:
- Add QR code to event posters
- Place in visible areas
- Include "Scan for details" text
Flyers:
- Include on promotional flyers
- Hand out at related events
- Leave at local businesses
Signage:
- Event venue signage
- Directional signs
- Registration areas
Digital Use
Social Media:
- Share QR code image
- Include in posts
- Add to stories
Websites:
- Embed on partner sites
- Include in email campaigns
- Add to digital invitations
Tracking Scans
View Statistics
For each QR code you can see:
- Scan count - How many times the code has been scanned
- Code identifier - The unique alphanumeric code
- Creation date - When the code was generated
- Destination URL - The event page URL the code links to
- QR code preview - A visual preview of the code
Managing QR Codes
View All Codes
From the Event QR Codes page:
- See all QR codes for the event with previews
- View scan counts for each code
- Download or delete codes
Deleting QR Codes
- Find the code to delete
- Click "Delete"
- Confirm deletion
Note: Deleted codes will no longer work when scanned.
Best Practices
DO:
Make it visible
- Ensure adequate size (at least 2x2 cm)
- Good contrast (dark on light background)
- Unobstructed placement
Add context
- "Scan for event details"
- "Get more info"
- Tell people what to expect
Test before printing
- Scan your own code
- Verify it works
- Check destination is correct
Create multiple codes
- Generate separate codes for different placements (e.g., one for posters, one for flyers)
- Compare scan counts to identify best placements
DON'T:
Make it too small
- Hard to scan
- Frustrates users
- May not work
Distort the code
- Keep it square
- Don't stretch
- Maintain aspect ratio
Use low contrast
- Light on light doesn't work
- Dark on dark fails
- Ensure readability
Frequently Asked Questions
Are QR codes free?
Yes! Generate unlimited QR codes at no cost.
Do QR codes expire?
QR codes work as long as the event exists on Loclie. If you delete the event, the QR codes will stop working.
Can I create multiple QR codes per event?
Yes! Create different codes for different placements to track which locations or channels drive the most scans.
What size should my QR code be?
Minimum 2x2 cm for reliable scanning. Larger is better for distance scanning.
Do users need an app to scan?
Most smartphone cameras can scan QR codes directly. No special app needed.
Next Steps
Promote your events:
- Event Dashboard - Manage events
- Event Updates - Notify subscribers
- Event Campaigns - Create campaigns
Make promotion easy with QR codes!
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