What is a QR code?
A QR code is a type of barcode that can be read easily by a digital device such as smartphone camera or dedicated app. The data stored in a QR code can include website URLs, phone numbers, or up to 4,000 characters of text.
Are QR Codes safe?
There are security risks associated with QR codes, such as hackers creating malicious QR codes. Only scan codes that come from a trusted sender such as the University or the NHS, look for an official logo, and when in doubt type the link out in full. Official University QR links will usually start with abdn.site.
How do I create a QR code?
The easiest way to create a permanent QR code is through your browser; using Microsoft Edge or Google Chrome, simply right-click and choose "Create QR code for this page".
If staff or PGR students require a QR code with tracking for a University project, branded QR codes can be requested by logging a ticket with the IT Service Desk.
Related Resources
Further information about the Toolkit service can be found on our IT Services web pages.