Want to share routes, locations, or profiles on RouteYou quickly and easily? QR codes are a super handy solution. Those little black-and-white squares usually represent a URL – like a route or profile on RouteYou. Just scan it with your smartphone and you’ll land right on the correct page. In this guide, you’ll find out where to spot QR codes on RouteYou and how to use them – from brochures to info boards and events.
- You’ll find QR codes on RouteYou via the
share button.
It’s available on different types of pages:- route pages
- location pages
- user and organization profiles
- theme pages
- group pages
- feature pages
- You’ll also see QR codes next to the
download and
navigation options on a route page. Super useful if you want to print or use a route offline.
- Almost every type of route printout includes a QR code by default. That way, users can easily open the route digitally on their smartphone.
Find out more about the different print formats on RouteYou.
You scan a QR code with your smartphone – usually just with the camera. Point your device at the code and you’ll automatically be taken to the right RouteYou page, like a route, location, or profile.
QR codes are super useful for making RouteYou content instantly accessible. Here are some common ways to use them:
- In a brochure or magazine: let readers open a route digitally right away.
- At a point of interest: link to extra info on RouteYou.
- During an event: give participants access to routes, navigation, or stops.
- On an info board: offer multiple routes from one starting point.
- At a location: share extra info, images, or tasks via a QR code.
Frequently Asked Questions
Nope. The QR code stays the same, even if you update the content of a route or point of interest. Only if you choose ‘save as new’, a new URL is created – and that means a new QR code too.