Cloning an Existing QR Code

Overview

Cloning lets you duplicate an existing QR code so you can reuse its design, settings, and configuration without starting from scratch. The cloned code is a completely independent copy with its own unique short redirect URL and its own scan tracking. Any changes you make to the clone will not affect the original, and vice versa.

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. Go to your QR codes list. Log in to QR Dex and navigate to the main QR codes page where all of your codes are displayed.
  2. Find the QR code you want to clone. Browse the list to locate the code you would like to duplicate.
  3. Click the clone button. Open the QR code's options menu and select Clone. QR Dex will immediately create a copy of the code.
  4. Review the new QR code. The clone appears in your QR codes list with the same name followed by "(copy)" so you can easily identify it. It inherits all of the original's settings, including the destination URL, colors, shape, and logo.
  5. Edit the clone as needed. Open the cloned code and make any adjustments. You might change the name to reflect its new purpose, update the destination URL, or tweak the design. Save your changes when you are done.

What Gets Cloned

When you clone a QR code, the following settings are copied to the new code:

  • QR code type (URL, email, SMS, Wi-Fi, etc.)
  • Destination URL or content configuration
  • Design customizations -- colors, module shape, and corner style
  • Logo or image overlay, if one was added
  • Dynamic or static setting

The following are not copied and are unique to the new code:

  • Short redirect URL -- the clone receives its own unique short URL
  • Scan history and analytics -- the clone starts with zero scans
  • QR code image -- because the short URL is different, the visual pattern of the code will be different from the original

Common Use Cases

Cloning is a time saver in several common scenarios:

  • A/B testing. Clone a QR code, change the destination on the copy to a different landing page, and place both versions in separate locations. Compare the scan analytics for each to determine which page performs better.
  • Location-specific versions. If you are running the same campaign across multiple stores or venues, clone the code for each location and give each clone a distinct name. This lets you track scan performance per location while maintaining a consistent design.
  • Reusing a design across campaigns. Spent time perfecting the look of a QR code with your brand colors and logo? Clone it for your next campaign so you do not have to recreate the design from scratch -- just update the destination URL.
  • Template creation. Build a "template" QR code with your standard branding, then clone it whenever you need a new code. This keeps your codes visually consistent across all marketing materials.

Tips

  • Rename your clones right away so they are easy to tell apart in your QR codes list.
  • Remember that each clone counts toward your plan's QR code limit, since it is a fully independent code.
  • Always test the cloned code by scanning it with your phone to make sure it works as expected before distributing.

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