How to create a QR code for your vcard contact info or website URL
Want to share your contact information or website quickly and easily? Follow this guide to learn how to create a QR code to share your contact info or website url.
Scan the QR code example below by pointing your phone's camera at the image.
Example 1: qr-code-generator.com
Step 1: Click on the link above
Step 2: Click vcard
Step 3: Enter your contact information
Step 4: Click Generate QR Code
Step 5: Download the QR code or select one of the many customization options to personalize the QR code. Wait a few seconds and the file will start downloading.
Example 2: goqr.me
Step 1: Click on the link above
Step 2: Select vcard from the type section
Step 3: Enter your contact information
Step 4: Click Download on the right and select then JPEG or PNG
Example 3 - QR Code Generator API
Click the link above for more documentation.
Step 1: Take the url below and change HelloWorld to whatever web address you want the qr code to redirect to.
http://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?data=HelloWorld&size=100x100
Step 2: Copy it into a browser and press enter, the example above would just display a message HelloWorld.
Step 3: Scan the QR code you just made
Here is the example I made to navigate to my website.
http://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?data=https://www.mynextemployee.com&size=100x100
To embed a qr code into your website, use the HTML below.
<img src="https://api.qrserver.com/v1/create-qr-code/?data=HelloWorld&size=100x100" alt="" title="" />
Adjust the 100 x 100 in the example above to change the dimensions of the QR Code.
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