How do I make a QR code from a short link?
tlnk.kr does not generate QR codes itself, but feeding a tlnk.kr short link into an external QR code generator produces a simpler QR pattern that scans more reliably, especially in print.
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Why is a short link better for a QR code than a long one?
A QR code's pattern gets denser the longer the text it encodes, and a dense pattern printed small or at low quality can be harder to scan. Shortening the destination with tlnk.kr first keeps the QR pattern simple, so it scans reliably even on small print like a poster or a business card.
tlnk.kr itself has no QR code generation feature, so you need to copy the shortened link and paste it into a separate QR code generator to produce the actual image.
Should I make a dedicated link just for the QR code?
Yes, this is recommended. If you want to tell scans from a printed poster apart from clicks on an online post, create a separate tlnk.kr link with a value such as utm_medium=qr on its destination, and turn only that link into the QR code.
That way, even for the same destination, you can separate QR-driven visits from social-post-driven visits in the stats. See how to add UTM parameters for the steps.
Where does a QR code work best?
QR codes shine on offline media where copying a link by hand is impractical — posters, business cards, in-store signage, printed flyers — since a viewer just has to scan with a camera instead of typing an address.
Conversely, for a social post or webpage where the link is already clickable on screen, showing the tlnk.kr link as plain text is usually more convenient than a QR code.
How do I make a QR code from a short link?: step by step
- Prepare a QR-specific destinationAdd a value such as utm_source=qr or utm_medium=qr to the destination URL so it is distinguishable from other channels.
- Create the short link on tlnk.krPaste the prepared address into tlnk.kr to generate a short link. Consider a custom subdomain name if you will print it alongside the QR code.
- Paste the link into an external QR generatorCopy the generated tlnk.kr address and paste it into whichever QR code generator tool you prefer to produce the QR image.
- Test-scan before printingBefore printing, scan the QR code with several different phones to confirm the tlnk.kr link opens correctly.
- Check the response after publishingAfter distributing the poster or flyer, check that link's stats page for clicks and their timing.
Frequently asked questions
Does tlnk.kr have a QR code generator?
No. tlnk.kr does not generate QR codes itself. Instead, shorten your link on tlnk.kr and feed that short link into a separate QR code generator.
Can I tell a QR scan apart from a direct click on the same link?
The stats do not distinguish a QR scan from a direct click on the same link. If you want that distinction, create a dedicated tlnk.kr link just for the QR code and turn only that one into a QR image.
Can I change the destination of a link already printed as a QR code?
Yes. Since the QR code only encodes the tlnk.kr short address, changing that link's destination from the management screen sends visitors to a new page without needing to reprint the QR code.
Does an ad banner appear when someone scans the QR code?
A scan opened by a person behaves like an ordinary click, so a Coupang Partners banner may appear for about 2 seconds before the actual redirect.