Creating QR Codes

Do not use 3rd party web applications or trial services to generate QR codes

  • a QR code 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

https://www.cyber.gc.ca/en/guidance/security-considerations-qr-codes-itsap00141


Windows (e.g. Microsoft Edge)

  • Navigate to the desired page
  • Right-click anywhere on the page, and select 'Create QR Code for this page'.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)

  • Follow the prompts to download the QR code as .png.

Uploaded Image (Thumbnail)


macOS

  • Follow the steps using another browser, such as Safari or Chrome
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Article ID: 6565
Created
Thu 8/10/23 2:03 PM
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Tue 4/23/24 8:53 PM