How to Use a QR Code – Girl Scout Cookies
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How to use a QR code First of all, what IS a QR code? QR stands for “Quick Response”--because it can be quickly read on a cellphone. A QR code is like a barcode that links you to a specific website. You may have seen QR Codes in a magazine advert, on a flyer, a t-shirt, or even on a restaurant menu. You use your Smartphone’s camera app to “read” a QR code. How can a QR code help my Cookie Sale? If you’re on a computer, you can always send your Digital Cookie link to people. But if you’re out in the world and someone wants to buy cookies, giving them your QR code is an easy, fast way of sharing your Digital Cookie site. No need to write down, type out, or remember your URL! You can save your QR code on your phone and share it that way, or put it on a flyer. So how does it work? There are many websites you can use to create a free QR code. One example is Google’s QR Code Generator. Step 1: Go to https://www.the-qrcode-generator.com/ (or search for Google QR code generator) Step 2: Click on “URL” Step 3: Enter your Digital Cookie site URL. In this example, I’m using the DOC login page. Step 4: Click the Save icon Open your phone’s camera and hold it up to this QR code-- you’ll see the DOC login page appear. It works! Step 5: Name the file and save it as a PNG Step 6: Share your QR code with the world! Now, when someone uses the camera on their phone to view your QR code, your link will pop up on their screen! .