Creating QR Codes

Summary

How to use Microsoft Edge to create safe and reliable QR codes.

Body

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 5:03 PM
Modified
Sun 8/25/24 6:59 PM