Route one QR code by device, country, or time
QRLynx checks up to five ordered rules and opens the first matching destination. Every unmatched scan continues to the QR's default destination.
Selected QR Code Type
QRLynx Redirect Rules lets Pro, Business, and Enterprise accounts route one eligible dynamic QR by device operating system, country, or a daily UTC time window. The dashboard accepts up to five rules. QRLynx checks active rules in their saved order and opens the destination for the first match. If no rule matches, the QR opens its ordinary saved destination.
This is useful when one printed code serves a small number of known paths, such as iOS and Android app pages, country-specific websites, or a destination that changes during a daily UTC window. The default destination remains the dependable path for every other scanner.
The three redirect conditions QRLynx checks
Each rule has one condition, one value, and one destination URL.
| Condition | Signal used | Available values | Useful for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Device operating system | Browser user-agent | Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, or Linux | App download pages or operating-system-specific support |
| Country | Country associated with the scan request | One selected country per rule | Regional stores, documentation, or campaign pages |
| Time | Current UTC clock time | One daily start and end time | Daily menus, service modes, or recurring time windows |
| Default destination | No active rule matched | The QR's ordinary saved destination | A useful path for every unmatched or unrecognized scan |
Put the narrowest rule first
Rule order decides the result. If Rule 1 sends iOS scans to an app page and Rule 2 sends German scans to a German website, an iPhone scan from Germany follows Rule 1 because it matched first. Plan the order before adding rules. The current editor lets you edit or remove each rule, while changing the order requires removing and adding rules in the intended sequence.
How to set redirect rules in QRLynx
Define the fallback first, add the exceptions in order, and test every path before printing.
Choose an eligible QR and turn on Dynamic URL
Sign in to QRLynx, choose a supported standard QR type, and use its managed dynamic mode. Redirect Rules is not available for GS1 Digital Link.
Set the default destination
Enter the broad destination that should work for every scan that does not match a rule. Treat this as the campaign's dependable fallback rather than an afterthought.
Open Redirect Rules
Open the QR settings and choose Redirect Rules. The control is included with Pro, Business, and Enterprise. Accounts without access receive the Pro upgrade prompt.
Add the highest-priority condition
Choose Device Type, Country, or Time. Select one operating system or country, or enter one UTC start and end time, then add the destination URL for that match.
Add up to four more rules in order
Add the more specific exceptions first and broader conditions later. QRLynx stops at the first active match, so later rules are not considered for that scan.
Save the QR and its destinations
Save the dynamic QR. QRLynx checks each rule destination through the current URL-safety pipeline and stores the rule list with the saved QR.
Test each match and the fallback
Scan from the intended devices or networks, test the UTC window, and include at least one scan that should match no rule. Confirm every result before the QR is printed or distributed.
Manage the campaign later
Open Account Redirect Rules to review configured QR codes, rule counts, rule types, scan totals, and edit links. Add, change, remove, or disable rules without replacing the printed dynamic QR.
Routing plan ready
Create the default path, then add redirect rules
Build the dynamic QR first, add the device, country, or UTC time exceptions in priority order, and test the fallback before printing.
Choose the control that matches the routing decision
Several QRLynx controls change what happens after a scan, but each solves a different campaign job.
| Control | Use it when | Configured result | Printed QR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redirect Rules | Different scanners need different live destinations | First matching device OS, country, or daily UTC time rule wins | Stays the same |
| Dynamic URL | Every scanner should use one destination that may change later | The saved destination is updated for all future scans | Stays the same |
| QR Scheduling | The route needs a calendar start or end date and time | The QR is available inside its configured schedule | Stays the same |
| Expire Rules | The route should stop after a date or qualifying scan total | The QR becomes unavailable after the first configured cutoff | Stays the same |
Routing patterns that fit the current rules
Use one clear signal per rule and keep the default destination useful on its own.
iOS and Android downloads
Send iOS scans to the Apple App Store, Android scans to Google Play, and every other operating system to a device-neutral download page.
Country-specific websites
Send scans associated with selected countries to the relevant regional website while the default route serves everyone else.
Recurring daily content
Open a breakfast, support, or service page during a defined UTC window, then let scans outside that window use the default destination.
Desktop support paths
Send Windows, macOS, or Linux scans to operating-system-specific setup instructions while mobile scans use the default page.
Current rule scope
QRLynx Redirect Rules currently cover device operating system, country, and a daily UTC time range. Calendar date windows belong to QR Scheduling, and total scan cutoffs belong to Expire Rules. Language, browser, city or region, GPS radius, random split, scan-count routing, day-of-week routing, and combined AND/OR conditions are outside the current Redirect Rules control.
Country matching uses the country associated with the network request and does not ask the scanner for GPS permission. Treat it as country-level routing, not proof of a person's exact location. Device matching uses the browser user-agent and should be tested on the devices that matter to the campaign.
Route one dynamic QR through the right destination
Redirect Rules begins with Pro and remains included with Business and Enterprise. Pro also includes 300 active dynamic QR codes and unlimited scans.
QRLynx Redirect Rules questions
Exact answers about matching, fallbacks, time, location, compatibility, and editing.
What conditions can QRLynx Redirect Rules use?
QRLynx currently supports device operating system, country, and a daily UTC time window. Device options are Android, iOS, Windows, macOS, and Linux. Each rule uses one condition and one destination.
What happens when more than one rule could match?
QRLynx checks active rules in their saved order and uses the first match. A scan that matches Rule 1 never reaches Rule 2, so put the narrowest or highest-priority path first.
What happens when no redirect rule matches?
The scan opens the QR's ordinary saved destination. Set that default destination to a useful page for unsupported devices, unlisted countries, times outside the configured window, and any other unmatched scan.
How many redirect rules can I add in QRLynx?
The current QRLynx dashboard lets you add up to five rules to one eligible dynamic QR. The same limit appears on Pro, Business, and Enterprise in the current editor.
Does country routing ask for GPS permission?
No. QRLynx uses the country associated with the scan request and does not request the scanner's GPS location. The rule supports country matching, not city, region, or radius targeting.
Which time zone do time rules use?
Time rules use UTC. Convert the intended campaign hours to UTC before saving and retest when daylight-saving changes affect the audience. A single time rule uses one same-day start and end range. For a window that crosses midnight, use two rules with the same destination.
Can one rule combine device, country, and time?
No. Each current QRLynx rule has one condition. You can add separate device, country, and time rules, but they are checked independently in order rather than combined with AND or OR logic.
Can I change redirect rules after printing the QR code?
Yes. Add, edit, remove, or disable the saved rules without changing the managed short URL or printed dynamic QR pattern. Test the revised paths after every rule change.
Which QRLynx plans include Redirect Rules?
Redirect Rules is included with Pro, Business, and Enterprise. The feature begins on Pro at $14 per month. The free Starter plan and Starter+ do not include it.
Which QR codes can use Redirect Rules?
Redirect Rules works with eligible standard QR types that use the QRLynx dynamic route, including common URL, PDF, Menu, Catalog, Bio Page, Multi Link, Digital Business Card, and supported platform-link types. Static QR codes cannot use the redirect service, and GS1 Digital Link has a separate routing contract.
Are redirect-rule destinations checked for unsafe URLs?
Yes. QRLynx sends each rule destination through its current URL-safety checks when the QR is saved. Unsafe destinations block the save, and an unvetted rule is treated cautiously by the redirect worker.
Continue with the right campaign control
Start with the Dynamic URL QR Code when every scanner should share one editable destination. Use QR Scheduling for calendar availability, Expire Rules for date or scan cutoffs, and QR Code Analytics to review the resulting scan activity.