Before you start
- Have the event name, start and end date and time, and at least the city and country of the venue ready.
- Optional: a cover image and a logo as image files of up to 5 MB each, and a link to your ticket or RSVP page.
Create it
1
Open the QR code builder
Click Create QR in the sidebar.
2
Choose Event
In Choose QR type, click Event. The builder opens Create your event page.
3
Name the event
Type the event name in Event name.
4
Pick the event type (optional)
Choose a type in Event type, for example Conference or Wedding. It appears above the event name on the page.
5
Set the start
Under Date & time, click Start and pick the day and time.
6
Set the end
Click End and pick the day and time. Duration below shows how long the event lasts.
7
Add the address
Under Address, choose Manual and fill in City and Country. Street, ZIP and State are optional.Or choose Maps link, then paste a Google Maps link or type a place and pick it from the list.
8
Add optional details
Click any of the optional sections to open it: Add facilities & rules, Add notes, Add cover image, Add logo, Add organizer contact, Add social media and Add tickets or RSVP link. See Settings.
9
Name your QR code (optional)
Type a name in Name your QR Code to find the code later. Only you see it.
10
Continue to the design
Click Next.
11
Design your QR code
Pick a design style and customize it. See Design overview.
12
Create the QR code
Click Create QR.
Settings
What people see when they scan
The phone opens your event page, a mobile page hosted by GetQR. It shows your cover image and logo, the event type and name, the date and time, your social icons, your notes, the address, the organizer and the Good to know list. People can:- Tap Calendar to download the event as a calendar file (
.ics) with its name, time, address, notes and a link to the page. - Tap Directions to open the address in Google Maps.
- Tap Share to send the page to someone else. If the phone can’t share, the link is copied.
- Tap a phone number or email under the organizer to call or write.
- Tap the ticket button at the bottom of the screen to open your ticket or RSVP page.
Use cases
- Print it on invitations for weddings, birthdays and parties.
- Put it on posters and flyers for concerts, festivals and markets.
- Add it to conference badges, programs and signs with the venue and schedule.
- Link workshops, meetups and classes to their ticket or RSVP page.
Common issues
Event name is required
Event name is required
Type a name for your event in Event name.
Start date is required / End date is required
Start date is required / End date is required
Pick both a start and an end under Date & time.
End must be after the start
End must be after the start
End is the same as or earlier than Start. Pick a later end time, or a later day for events that end after midnight.
City is required / Country is required
City is required / Country is required
Fill in City and Country under Address. With Maps link, this message means the link or place you picked has no city or country. Try another link, or switch to Manual and type the address.
Please enter a valid URL
Please enter a valid URL
The ticket Link isn’t a valid web address. Paste the full address of your ticket or RSVP page, for example
https://tickets.example.com.Please enter a valid email address
Please enter a valid email address
Check the organizer Email for typos, for example a missing
@ or domain.Maximum 40 characters allowed
Maximum 40 characters allowed
Address fields and phone numbers accept up to 40 characters. Shorten the value.
Image file size must be less than 5MB
Image file size must be less than 5MB
Your cover image or logo is too large. Resize or compress it, then upload it again.
I can't pick a date in the past
I can't pick a date in the past
The calendar starts at today, and End can’t be on a day before Start. Event pages are for upcoming events.