Creating QR Codes

⚠️ Before you begin

• Never use 3rd party web applications or trial services to generate QR codes.
  • A basic QR feature is built into several modern browsers.
  • QR codes created with trial services can expire or redirect users to unintended pages
  • QR codes generated from unknown sources could pose a security risk or get blocked by our network.
• Always include the full address represented by the QR code in your printed material.
  • This supports cybersecurity best practices and builds trust.
  • Students and employees should always remain cautious with QR codes, and only scan when they trust the publisher and link destination.
  • See the Government of Canada's Security considerations for QR codes for more information https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/security-considerations-qr-codes-itsap0014.
• QR codes linking to public ECU websites may be shared publicly.
  • Treat publishing a QR code the same as publishing the underlying URL
  • For large-scale campaigns or resource-intensive/e-commerce applications, confirm the destination is appropriate for broad public access.