At a glance
- Format written
https://plus the platform address plus your username- Username cleaning
- A leading @ and all spaces are removed
- Preview
- The link is shown under the field as you type
- Error correction
- Level M
Platforms and links
| Platform | Link built |
|---|---|
https://instagram.com/username | |
| TikTok | https://tiktok.com/@username |
| YouTube | https://youtube.com/@username |
https://facebook.com/username | |
| X (Twitter) | https://x.com/username |
https://linkedin.com/in/username | |
| Snapchat | https://snapchat.com/add/username |
https://pinterest.com/username | |
| Spotify | https://open.spotify.com/user/username |
| Discord | https://discord.gg/invite code |
What the code contains
Instagram, typed as @qrotto
https://instagram.com/qrotto
LinkedIn, typed as jane doe
https://linkedin.com/in/janedoe
Discord invite code
https://discord.gg/AbC12
LinkedIn and some other platforms use a profile address that differs from your display name. Copy it from your profile page rather than typing your name.
What it does not do
- It does not check that the profile exists.
- One platform per code. For several, link to one page that lists them all; see One QR code for all social media.
What we tested
| Platform | You type | The code contains |
|---|---|---|
@qrotto | https://instagram.com/qrotto | |
| YouTube | @qrotto | https://youtube.com/@qrotto |
| TikTok | qrotto | https://tiktok.com/@qrotto |
jane doe | https://linkedin.com/in/janedoe | |
https://instagram.com/qrotto | https://instagram.com/qrotto | |
| TikTok | https://www.tiktok.com/@qrotto?lang=en | https://tiktok.com/@qrotto |
linkedin.com/in/jane-doe/ | https://linkedin.com/in/jane-doe |
Typing the @ or leaving it out gives the same link. A pasted profile link also works: the tool keeps only the username and drops the rest.
Common mistakes
Pasting a link from a different platform
A pasted link is trimmed to the username only when it matches the platform you picked. Check the platform menu first, and look at the preview under the field before you download.
Typing your display name
Spaces are removed, so jane doe becomes janedoe. That is only right if janedoe is really your username. Copy it from your profile address rather than typing your name.
Changing your username after printing
The username is inside the code. If you rename your account, every printed code opens the old address. Print once you are sure of the name.
Questions
Does it open the app or the website?
The code holds a normal web address. If the app is installed, the phone usually opens the profile there; if not, it opens in the browser.
Can I put all my social accounts in one code?
Not in one of these codes. Make a single page that lists them and link to it; see One QR code for all social media.
How big should I print it?
Our Instagram test made a 29 × 29 grid, so 20 mm (0.8 in) is enough.