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Using QR Codes

Every shortcut in Lora automatically generates a QR code when it is created. QR codes make it easy to share shortcuts offline or in physical spaces where typing a link isn’t practical — warehouses, hospitals, retail floors, construction sites, or office buildings.

Where to find QR codes

You can find the QR code for any shortcut on its details page. The QR code is displayed alongside the shortcut information and can be downloaded as an image file for printing or sharing.

How QR codes work

When someone scans a Lora QR code, it opens the shortcut’s destination just like typing the slug would. Lora QR codes use the short URL lor.cx/<workspace>/<shortcut>.

Access still follows the shortcut’s visibility settings. Workspace-only shortcuts require the scanner to sign in with a Lora account that belongs to the workspace.

Because QR codes use the same shortcut under the hood, all advanced features apply automatically. If the shortcut uses dynamic routing, the QR code redirects based on the visitor’s country, their platform, or both, and falls back to the shortcut’s default destination when no rule matches.

This means a single QR code on a poster in your Munich office and your New York office can lead to different pages — without creating separate codes.

Tracking QR code usage

On Business and Enterprise, QR code activity appears in Workspace Analytics. You can see:

  • How many times a QR code was scanned
  • Which devices were used (mobile, tablet, desktop)
  • Where scans are coming from (geography)
  • Whether the scan came via the QR code or the browser extension (trigger type)

This helps you compare activity from printed materials with other access methods. A scan records that the shortcut was opened; it does not prove that someone read or completed the destination. For your personal usage stats, see Personal Analytics.

Use cases by industry

Office & corporate

  • Room booking links on meeting room doors
  • Wi-Fi setup instructions on posters in common areas
  • Onboarding checklists on new hire welcome packets
  • Links to internal tools on IT help desk signs

Retail & hospitality

  • Product information or manuals on shelf labels
  • Staff training materials in break rooms
  • Shift schedules or HR portals on employee notice boards
  • Feedback forms on receipts or table cards

Logistics & manufacturing

  • Equipment manuals on machinery labels
  • Safety protocols on warehouse signage
  • Maintenance request forms on asset tags
  • Shipping documentation on packaging

Healthcare

  • Patient intake forms in waiting areas
  • Equipment setup guides on medical devices
  • Policy and compliance documents on notice boards
  • Shift handover checklists in nursing stations

Downloading QR codes

To save a QR code, open the shortcut’s details page and click the Download QR Code button. The file is saved as a standard image (PNG) that you can print, add to slides, or embed in documents.

Tips for printing

  • Size: Choose the size for the expected scanning distance and final material. Test the exported code on the actual printer, surface, lighting, and devices before publishing it.
  • Contrast: Print on a light background with dark code. Avoid placing QR codes on busy or low-contrast surfaces.
  • Test before mass printing: Scan the printed code with a phone camera to confirm it works before ordering large print runs.
  • Add context: Always include a short text next to the QR code explaining what it leads to, for example: “Scan for equipment manual” or “Scan to book this room”.

Why Lora QR codes vs. generic generators

Generic QR code generators create static codes — once printed, the destination is permanent. With Lora, the QR code points to a shortcut, which means:

  • Update the destination anytime without reprinting the QR code
  • Review scan activity in Lora when your plan includes the relevant analytics
  • Apply permissions: visibility settings control who can access the link
  • Use advanced routing: dynamic routing by country and platform works through QR codes automatically
  • Keep it short: lor.cx URLs encode into less dense QR codes than long URLs, which can improve small-format printing