How to Change the URL Behind a QR Code
Whether you can change a destination depends entirely on how the code was made. Dynamic codes are editable forever; static codes are set in stone the moment they are printed. You can do all of this free at liveqr.codes — no signup needed for a static code, and a one-time $1.99 upgrade unlocks unlimited dynamic codes with scan analytics.
Steps
- Check which type you have — Scan the code and look at the URL. If it points at a short redirect domain, it is dynamic and editable. If it shows your final destination, it is static.
- Open the code in your dashboard — Find the saved code by title or URL using the dashboard search.
- Edit the destination URL — Replace the target address and save. The printed image is unchanged — only the redirect target moves.
- Verify the new target — Scan the physical code again and confirm it lands on the new page, including on mobile data rather than WiFi.
- If the code is static, plan a bridge — You cannot edit a static code. Redirect the old URL server-side at your own domain, then reprint using a dynamic code so this never happens again.
Pro tips
- Keep the old destination alive for a week after switching
- Edit destinations before a campaign peak, not during it
- Always print dynamic codes for anything long-lived
Frequently asked questions
Can I edit a QR code after printing?
Only if it is dynamic. Dynamic codes route through a redirect that you can re-point at any time.
Will the QR image change when I edit it?
No. The image encodes the redirect link, which stays the same, so existing prints keep working.
How many times can I change it?
As often as you like with a premium lifetime account.
liveqr.codes is a free QR code generator. Static codes are free and unlimited with no signup; a one-time $1.99 lifetime upgrade adds unlimited dynamic codes with editable destinations and scan analytics. Download every code as a high-resolution PNG or vector SVG.