Getting Started with QRelix

Welcome to QRelix, the most intuitive QR code generator for modern businesses. This guide walks you through creating your first QR code in just a few minutes.

1. Create Your Account

Getting started with QRelix is free and requires no credit card.

  1. Visit QRelix.com
  2. Click Sign Up in the top right corner
  3. Enter your email address and create a password
  4. Click Create Account

:::note Your account comes with a 7-day free trial that gives you full access to all features. No credit card required. After 7 days, plans start at just $5.99/month. :::

Once you're logged in, you'll see your dashboard. This is your command center for managing all your QR codes.

2. Create Your First QR Code

QRelix uses an intuitive 6-step wizard to guide you through creating your QR code.

Step 1: Select Your QR Code Type

Click Create New QR Code on your dashboard. You'll see our library of 17 QR code types:

  • URL – Link to a website or landing page
  • Mirrored QR – Create paired QR codes
  • File – Direct users to download a document
  • Wi-Fi – Share network credentials
  • Maps – Link to a location
  • vCard – Share contact information
  • Email – Trigger email composition
  • Phone – Initiate phone calls
  • Note – Display text information
  • Survey – Direct to a survey or poll
  • App Stores – Link to iOS or Android apps
  • Social Media – Direct to YouTube, Instagram, Facebook, Twitter/X, TikTok, or LinkedIn

Learn more about each type in our QR Code Types Overview.

Step 2: Enter Your Content

Paste or type the content for your selected type. For example, if you chose URL, paste your website link. QRelix instantly generates your QR code preview on the right.

Step 3: Name Your QR Code

Give your code a descriptive name like "Homepage 2026" or "WiFi Guest Network". This helps you organize multiple codes.

Step 4: Customize Your Design

This is where your QR code stands out. You can:

  • Change Colors – Select the foreground color (pattern) and background color
  • Add a Logo – Upload your company logo to the center of your code
  • Choose a Pattern – Replace the default square pattern with circles, diamonds, or other shapes
  • Adjust Logo Size – Control how much of the code your logo occupies

:::tip Keep your logo size under 30% of the total code area to ensure scanability. QRelix will warn you if your design might be hard to scan. :::

See our detailed Customizing Your QR Code Design guide for advanced options.

Step 5: Configure Settings

Before generating, review these important settings:

  • Security – Set password protection or expiration dates if needed
  • Analytics – Enable scan tracking to monitor performance (enabled by default)
  • Redirect Behavior – Choose how your code responds when scanned

Learn more about Security and Access Controls.

Step 6: Generate Your Code

Click Generate to Create Your Code. Your QR code is now live and ready to use.

:::note All QRelix codes are dynamic and trackable by default. This means you can update where your code points without regenerating a new code, and you'll see scan analytics in real-time. :::

3. Customize Your Design

After generation, you can further refine your QR code's appearance.

  • Color Palette – Choose from professional color combinations or create custom colors
  • Logo Upload – Add or replace your logo anytime
  • Pattern Styles – Select from square, circle, diamond, or custom patterns
  • Background Options – Add a background image or gradient

Your customizations don't affect scannability—QRelix ensures your code remains readable across all QR code readers.

Visit Customizing Your QR Code Design for step-by-step customization instructions.

4. Configure Settings

Protect and optimize your QR codes with QRelix settings.

Security Options

  • Password Protection – Require a password to scan your code
  • Access Controls – Limit who can scan based on location, device, or time
  • Expiration Dates – Set an automatic expiration date for temporary campaigns

Analytics

All codes include built-in analytics by default. Track:

  • Total scans
  • Scan location (map view)
  • Device types (mobile, desktop, tablet)
  • Operating systems
  • Scan timestamps

Review the Security and Access Controls and Analytics and Scan Tracking guides for detailed setup.

5. Download & Share

When your QR code is ready, export it in the format that best fits your needs.

Export Formats

  • SVG (Vector) – 300 DPI, perfect for print materials like business cards, posters, and packaging. SVG files scale to any size without quality loss.
  • PNG (Raster) – Ideal for digital use: websites, emails, social media, and presentations
  • JPG (Compressed) – Smaller file size for web-optimized delivery

:::tip Use SVG for print to ensure crisp, clear codes at any size. Use PNG for digital to maintain quality while keeping file sizes manageable. :::

Download your code directly from your dashboard, or share it via email or link. See Downloading and Printing Your QR Code for detailed export instructions.

6. Track Performance

Your QRelix dashboard displays real-time analytics for every scan.

View your analytics:

  1. Go to My QR Codes on your dashboard
  2. Click on the code you want to analyze
  3. Select the Analytics tab

What you'll see:

  • Scan Count – Total number of scans over time
  • Geographic Heat Map – Where your code was scanned (by country, city, or region)
  • Device Breakdown – iOS, Android, desktop, tablet usage
  • Top Scanners – Most active scanning times and days
  • Referral Data – Traffic sources if linked to web analytics

Use these insights to optimize campaigns, understand your audience, and measure QR code ROI.

Learn more in our Analytics and Scan Tracking guide.

Next Steps

You've successfully created and deployed your first QR code. Here's what to explore next: