What is a Smart URL QR Code
- Automatic smart redirectsSend each visitor to a different link based on country, city, language, time or scan count.
- Perfect for localizationServe localized pages for international audiences without creating multiple QR codes.
- Ideal for testingRun A/B tests, multi-step funnels and time-based campaigns from a single QR code.
How Smart URL works
A Smart URL QR Code automatically redirects people to different destinations based on rules you define. When someone scans your QR code, ZodQR detects their country, city, language, scan number, and the current time and day.
ZodQR then checks your Smart URL rules in priority order and sends the visitor to the correct link. If no rule matches, the user is redirected to your default fallback URL.
How to create a Smart URL QR Code
Open Smart URL creator
From your Dashboard, click "Create QR code" on the sidebar or press "Q" on your keyboard.
Choose Smart URL type
Select "Smart URL" from the dynamic QR code types list.
Select redirect condition
Pick one condition for your QR code: Country, City, Scan times, Time of day, or Day of week.
Set default and rules
Enter the default fallback URL, then add one or more redirect rules for your chosen condition.
Configure and style
Configure password, schedule, scan limits, custom back-half, folder and (if Pro) custom domain. Then style your QR code design.
Create and share
Click "Create QR" and then share or print your Smart URL QR code. You can edit rules anytime without reprinting.
Smart Redirect Rule Types
Country-based redirect
Send users from specific countries to different localized links.
- Vietnam → https://example.com/vi
- USA → https://example.com/en
City-based redirect
Perfect for local events, city-specific promotions and in-store campaigns.
- Ho Chi Minh City → local event page
- Hanoi → different promotion page
Language-based redirect
Detect the device or browser language and redirect to the matching content.
- en → English page
- vi → Vietnamese page
- ja → Japanese page
Scan count redirect
Change the destination based on how many times the QR has been scanned.
- Scan #1 → Promotion A
- Scan #2 → Promotion B
- Scan #3+ → Default URL
Time of day redirect
Send visitors to different pages depending on the current hour.
- 08:00–17:00 → Business hours page
- 17:00–23:00 → Evening promotion
- 23:00–08:00 → After-hours notice
Day of week redirect
Run weekday vs weekend campaigns from the same Smart URL QR code.
- Mon–Fri → Workday landing page
- Sat–Sun → Weekend campaign
- Friday → Weekly deal page
Default fallback URL
If no rule matches, visitors are always sent to your default fallback URL so no scan is wasted.
Manage and edit your Smart URL QR Code
Full Control
- Modify redirect rules at any time
- Add or remove rules without reprinting QR codes
- Change the default fallback URL
- Pause or disable the QR code temporarily
- Clone QR codes for future campaigns
Never Reprint
Because the QR code always contains the same short URL, and only the redirect rules change on the server, you never need to reprint your Smart URL QR code when you update destinations.
Advanced options
- Scan LimitsLimit how many times your QR can be scanned.
- ScheduleSet start and end date for when the QR becomes active.
- Password ProtectionSet password for your QR code to protect whom can redirect to your destination URL.
- Smart URL routingCombine Smart URL rules with advanced options for powerful, flexible QR campaigns.
Scan analytics
Every Smart URL QR code includes analytics so you can understand how people interact with your campaigns.
- Total scans
- Unique visitors
- Country and city
- Device type
- User language
- Scan timeline
Free users see total scans. Pro users unlock full analytics.
Use cases
Send visitors to different country and language versions of your website.
Run location-based offers that change based on the city of the scanner.
Use scan count redirects for sequential onboarding and multi-step funnels.
Switch between lunch and dinner menus or weekday/weekend promotions automatically.
Show registration, live schedule, or post-event content based on time and day.
Route users to different app pages or platforms depending on their country or device.
FAQ
Tips
- Always set a fallback URL so every scan has a destination.
- Use scan count rules for funnel-style campaigns and onboarding flows.
- Use time-based redirects for restaurants, events and limited-time offers.
- Use language rules for global audiences to improve engagement and conversions.