Getting started
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- Adding a custom domain for short linksBy default, you can use one of your domains when creating short links. E.g. itl.link/your-path or sholink.to/your-path
- Bulk QR code generatorHovercode’s bulk code generator lets you create multiple QR codes at the same time. The codes can be dynamic or static, they can all point…
- Can I change a static QR code into a dynamic QR code?In short: No.
- Can I reset the tracking data?Unfortunately we currently don't have an option for resetting or clearing your tracking data. If you want a clean slate, we recommend delet…
- Can I share analytics?You can share your analytics in a couple of ways if you're on a paid plan.
- Canva Hovercode App - Dynamic QR codesCanva is an incredibly powerful design tool used by millions. In order to make dynamic QR codes fit into your workflow, we build a Canva ap…
- Can we organize with folders?Yes - you can move QR codes into folders to keep them organises (and you can also use tags)
- Connect a custom domain for your short linksBy default, you can shorten your links using one of the Hovercode default domain name like "itl.ink"
- Do Hovercode QR codes expire?Your first 3 QR codes will never expire, even if you are only ever on the free plan.
- Do you run ads on the QR codes?We don't run ads on the QR codes, even on the free plan.
- Google Analytics integrationWe don't have a direct integration with Google Analytics, but you can use UTM parameters to track your scans in Google Analytics.
- GPS location trackingOn the Business Plan and above you have the option to enable GPS tracking on your QR codes.
- Hosting and sharing PDFsYou can use Hovercode to host and share PDFs, whether you share them with QR codes, or as links.
- How do I bulk delete QR codes?There are a few ways to delete QR codes.
- How do I recover a deleted QR code?Deleted a QR code by accident? You can recover your QR code by opening the "deleted" folder, then clicking "recover" on the code in question
- How to connect a custom domainDynamic QR codes work by creating redirect links then encoding them to the QR code you create. For example, if you create a dynamic QR code…
- My QR code isn't working - please helpThere are a few reasons why your QR code might not be working. Here are some steps to troubleshoot:
- The difference between static and dynamic QR codesIn short, static QR codes can’t be changed once they’re created, whereas dynamic QR codes allow you to update the scan destination after th…
- What are unique scans vs total scans?If someone scans your QR code twice from the same device, that's counted as two total scans and one unique scan.
- What data is collected when people scan a QR code?When people scan a static QR code, we collect no data (we can't as static QR codes take people directly to the scan destination)
- What kind of data & analytics are tracked?When someone scans your QR code or clicks on one of your short links, we collect:
- What's the difference between basic analytics and advanced analytics?On the free plan you get basic analytics and on paid plans you get advanced analytics.
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