A Quick Response (QR) code is a type of 2D barcode that can be used to store and communicate small pieces of information. Typically, a piece of information is stored in a QR code, and that piece of information is then retrieved by a user with a smartphone or barcode scanner. 

Create your QR Code

There are many free and paid QR code generators available online. Some popular ones include:

• QR Code Generator
• QRStuff
• GoQR

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Scan using your phone's Camera app

Devices running iOS and Android 9 or higher can use the built-in Camera app. 

1. Open the built-in camera app and focus the viewfinder on the QR code. Make sure the QR code fits in the camera frame.
2. Select the pop-up notification to reach the QR code destination.
3. It will read the QR code and open it in a browser.

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Scan using Google Lens

Google Lens is available on the Play Store for some models.

1. Open the Google Lens app and focus the viewfinder on the QR code. 
2. Select the link that appears on top of the QR code.
3. It will read the QR code and open it in a browser.

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Scan using the UMD app

IOS and Android users may download the UMD app and use it to scan QR codes.

• Select Open ECI QR Code Reader from the navigation bar in the UMD app.
• You can favorite navigation menu items and the icon will always appear towards the top of the screen.

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Vendor-specific instructions for Android phones

How to scan QR code on your Galaxy device.

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