How to Create Your First QR Code with CrabQR

1. Open CrabQR App
2. Click Create QR Code
3. Enter URL and Name
4. Create and Download Your QR Code

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Open CrabQR App

In your Google Sheets, Docs, or Forms document, click the Extensions menu, select CrabQR, and click Open to launch the CrabQR sidebar. The app will open on the right side of your screen, showing your dashboard with any existing QR codes.

Click Create QR Code

In the CrabQR sidebar, look for the prominent Create QR Code button, usually displayed at the top of the interface. Click this button to open the QR code creation form. If this is your first time using CrabQR, you may see a quick onboarding tour highlighting key features.

Enter URL and Name

In the creation form, you'll see several fields. Enter your target URL in the URL field (e.g., "https://yourwebsite.com"). Give your QR code a memorable name in the Name field (e.g., "Product Page" or "Event Registration"). Optionally, add a description to help you identify this QR code later. The form will validate your URL to ensure it's properly formatted.

Create and Download Your QR Code

Once you're satisfied with your information, click the Create button at the bottom of the form. CrabQR will generate your QR code and save it to your account. After the QR code is created, you'll see a Download button appear. Click this button to download your QR code as a PNG file to your computer. Your QR code is now ready to print, share, or embed in your materials. You'll also see it appear in your QR code list for future management.

Tips and Best Practices

• Always test your QR code after creating it by scanning it with your smartphone to verify it redirects correctly.
• Use descriptive names for your QR codes so you can easily find them later when you have many codes.
• Your QR code gets a short URL (https://crabqr.co/XXXXXX) that you can track in analytics.

Common Pitfalls to Avoid

• Don't forget to include "https://" at the beginning of your URL - "www.example.com" won't work without it.
• Avoid using very long URLs directly - CrabQR creates short tracking URLs automatically.
• If your QR code download doesn't start, check your browser's pop-up blocker settings.

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