How to Apply Advanced Settings in QR Code

How to Apply Advanced Settings in QR Code

Advanced Settings allow you to control tracking, campaign scheduling, scan limits, password protection, and redirection rules for your QR Code.

If you want better control, security, and tracking — this section is very important.

Where to Find Advanced Settings

Login to your QRTRAC dashboard

Click Create QR Code

Choose your QR type

Go to Configure section

Scroll down to Advanced Settings

Advanced Settings Main Section

1️⃣ GPS Tracking

GPS Tracking allows you to track the location where your QR code was scanned.

How to Enable:

  • Toggle GPS Tracking to ON

Once enabled, you can see scan location data inside your analytics dashboard.

👉 Best for:• Offline campaigns• Event tracking• Store performance tracking

2️⃣ UTM Parameters

UTM parameters help you track campaign performance in tools like Google Analytics.

When enabled, you will see fields:

  • Source
  • Medium
  • Campaign
  • Redirect URL
UTM Parameters Section

What Each Field Means:

Source → Where traffic is coming fromExample: poster, flyer, newspaper

Medium → Marketing mediumExample: offline, print, banner

Campaign → Campaign nameExample: diwali_offer_2026

Redirect URL → Final URL where users will land

👉 Important:Use UTM only if you are running structured marketing campaigns.

3️⃣ Schedule Campaign

This option allows you to control when the QR code becomes active.

Schedule Campaign Date Fields

How to Use:

Enable Schedule Campaign

Select:• Start Date• End Date

After the end date, QR code will automatically stop working.

👉 Perfect for:• Limited-time offers• Event registrations• Festival discounts

4️⃣ Password Protection

You can protect your QR code with a password.

How to Enable:

  • Toggle Password to ON
  • Set a password

Users must enter the password before accessing the content.

👉 Useful for:• Private documents• Internal company links• Exclusive offers

5️⃣ Minimum Age Restriction

You can set a minimum age requirement.

  • Enter minimum age
  • Users must confirm age before access

👉 Ideal for:• Alcohol promotions• Adult content• Age-restricted campaigns

6️⃣ Disable QR Code

You can manually disable a QR code anytime.

When enabled:• QR code stops working• You can add a custom 404 redirect URL

Disable QR Code Option

👉 Useful when:• Campaign is over• Wrong link added• Emergency stop required

7️⃣ Scan Limit

Scan Limit allows you to restrict how many times a QR code can be scanned.

Scan Limit Section

Settings Inside Scan Limit:

Scan CountExample:1 = Single Use5 = Maximum 5 scans

When scan limit is reached, you can choose:

  • Show MessageOR
  • Redirect to URL

You can also customize the message shown to users.

👉 Perfect for:• Coupon redemption• Single-use tickets• Limited access promotions

Important Tip Before Using Advanced Settings

Always test your QR code after enabling:

  • Scan once
  • Check analytics
  • Test expiry
  • Test password (if enabled)
  • Test scan limit behavior

Common Mistakes Users Make

❌ Enabling scan limit but forgetting to increase count
❌ Setting wrong campaign dates
❌ Adding wrong redirect URL
❌ Forgetting password after enabling
❌ Enabling GPS without checking user permissions

Quick Checklist

  • GPS tracking configured
  • UTM parameters added correctly
  • Campaign dates verified
  • Password tested
  • Scan limit tested
  • Redirect URL verified

You’re Done 🎯

Your QR Code is now fully controlled with Advanced Settings.

Using these options properly can help you:

  • Track better
  • Secure content
  • Control campaigns
  • Prevent misuse
  • Improve marketing performance
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