Add Password to QR Code

In this guide, you’ll learn how to add, update and remove password protection for a QR code. Password protection is free for all ZodQR users.

How to add password when create new QR code

Step 1: Create a Dynamic QR Code

Password protection requires a dynamic QR code. For detail guide how to create a dynamic QR code, please refer to our Link QR Code guide.

Step 2: Enable Password Protection

Once the QR code is created:

1. From My QR codes page in your dashboard, click on the Lock icon of the QR code

2. Toggle the password protection option

3. Enter the desired password, then click Save

4. After saving, the QR code that has password protection enabled will show a lock icon in your dashboard for easy identification.

Step 3: Scan and test QR code with password

Before sharing:

• Scan the QR code on multiple devices
• Confirm the password prompt appears
• Verify access is blocked without the correct password

Testing avoids confusion for users later.

How to Change or Remove the Password

You can update the password anytime:

1. From My QR codes page in your dashboard, click on the Lock icon of the QR code you want to edit

2. To edit password, simply enter a new password and click Save

3. To remove password protection, toggle off the password option and save. The QR code will no longer require a password to access the content.