How do I link my Edition's QR Code to a masked URL?

How do I link my Edition's QR Code to a masked URL?

In order to link the QR code to a masked URL, you will need to paste the new URL within:

Click on the links icon under my editions. Then QR Code > QR URL:


Next, select Generate and a new QR Code will be generated that links to the URL pasted.



Once the new QR Code is generated, you can copy/paste to share it - or Download for use on printed materials.


*Please note, we cannot change the destination URL of a prior QR code that has already been shared.

-You must Generate a new code, otherwise the default QR Code will link to your Edition's Short HTML5 Link.


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