Which printed codes can be redirected
A dynamic QR code stores a short link, and the scan redirects through that link to whatever destination you last set. Changing the destination only updates the stored target, so the printed pattern stays identical. A static QR code, by contrast, encodes your URL directly into the image itself, so there is no stored target to change. If you are not sure which one you have, scan it and watch whether it lands on your page in one hop or bounces through a short domain first.
How to redirect without reprinting
Sign in to your workspace, open the code, and update its destination URL. The change is effective on the next scan, and every copy already in the wild keeps working. This is the core value of a dynamic code: flyers, menus, and packaging that would otherwise be slow and expensive to reprint stay correct.
The free tier, stated plainly
A free account includes one active dynamic QR code with an editable destination. The destination is not disabled after a trial, and there is no ad or interstitial page between the scan and your URL. If you need more than one editable code at a time, higher tiers cover multiple active codes.
Frequently asked questions
- Can I redirect a QR code that is already printed?
- Only if it is a dynamic code that stores a short link. Update the destination in your workspace and every printed copy redirects to the new URL. A static code encodes your URL directly and cannot be redirected.
- Is it free to redirect an existing QR code?
- Yes. A free DirQR account includes one active dynamic code whose destination you can change whenever you like, with no reprint and no redirect ads.
- How do I know if my QR code is static or dynamic?
- Scan it and look at the address. If it lands directly on your page in one hop, it is static and encodes the URL itself. If it bounces through a short domain first, it is dynamic and the destination can be changed.