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.
• Never share images of QR codes for ECU websites and systems on social media, via email or on the public internet.
  • This can cause unintended spikes in traffic to our systems (e.g., by bots and other web analytics tools).
• 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.