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An SMS QR code opens the messaging app with your number and, if you want, a ready-made message. People only need to tap send.

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Create it

1

Open the QR code builder

Click Create QR in the sidebar.
2

Choose SMS

In Choose QR type, click SMS. The builder moves to Create content.
3

Enter the phone number

In Number, pick the country and type the phone number that receives the messages.
4

Write a message (optional)

Type the text you want to appear in Pre-filled SMS. People can edit it before sending.
5

Name your QR code (optional)

Type a name in Name your QR Code to find the code later. Only you see it.
6

Continue to the design

Click Next.
7

Customize and create

Style your code in Customize & Download, then click Create QR.

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Settings

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What people see when they scan

There is no landing page. The phone opens its messaging app with a new message to your number and your pre-filled text. Nothing is sent until the person taps send. Standard message rates from their carrier apply. The code goes through a GetQR short link, so you can change the number or message after printing.

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Use cases

  • Let customers text a keyword to join a list or enter a contest.
  • Collect votes or quick replies at events.
  • Offer a “text us” option for support or bookings.
  • Request a callback: pre-fill “Please call me back about…”.

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Common issues

Select the country in Number or type the number in international format, for example +44 20 7946 0000.
The number contains letters or symbols, or only has a country code. Use digits, spaces, dashes and brackets only, and enter the full number.
Pre-filled SMS is limited to 160 characters, the length of one text message. Shorten the text.
Check that Pre-filled SMS isn’t empty, then test the code with both an iPhone and an Android phone before printing.
SMS codes need a device that can send text messages. Ask people to scan with a phone.

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What’s next

Start a WhatsApp chat instead

Customize the design

Download your QR code

Manage your QR codes