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Add QR Codes to your stream

Turn any link into a scannable QR code and share it with your audience.

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Written by Eli Sidiropoulou
Updated over a month ago

Create actionable live streams and fully engage your viewers with QR codes.


How to use QR Codes

  1. Click the QR Codes tab on the right side in Restream Studio.

  2. Click the + Add button. You can choose between a QR Code or QR Code + image.

  3. Enter the QR Code's title, link, and image (if applicable) and click Add.

  4. Click Show on your QR code to add it on-screen.

    • If you're using a QR Code + image, you can choose between Compact and Classic modes to customize its placement on your stream.

    • If you're using a plain QR code, you can place it at the top right or the top left corner of your screen. To change the alignment, hover over your QR code in the Studio preview and click "Align left" or "Align right".

  5. Click Hide to remove it from the stream.



Requirements

  • This feature is available on any of our plans, including the free tier.

  • QR Codes are currently available for Studio streams only.

  • You can have up to 6 QR codes per brand folder.

  • Supported file formats: .png, .jpeg, .jpg ,.gif, .webp

  • The maximum title length is 18 characters.

  • The maximum link length is 1000 characters.

  • The maximum image size is 5 MB.



FAQ

Can I tell if someone scanned my code?

Yes. "Someone scanned the QR code" will appear in the Studio and on the stream when someone scans your code.

This can be enabled or disabled by toggling the "Show QR code scan alerts on stream" option in your General Settings.

How can viewers scan my code if they're watching the stream on their phone?

Enabling "Push product links to live chat" in your General Settings allows the link of the selected QR Code to be automatically sent in your chat. This helps mobile viewers open the link while watching on platforms like YouTube and Facebook.

What are QR Codes useful for?

You can use QR Codes to collect donations, generate leads from your live audience, promote affiliate links, get viewers to subscribe to your newsletter, and so much more.

💡 Utilize QR Codes to drive sales and sell products directly from your live stream.

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