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Generating QR Codes for Contribution Forms

Dahlia
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ActBlue user roles and permissions dictate what users can do on our platform. If the tools or features in this article are unavailable to you, speak to your entity Admin first about updating your permissions. 

In this article:

  1. Downloading a QR code from the Contribution Forms page
  2. Downloading a QR code from the form editor
  3. Using your QR code
  4. Analyzing QR code results

A QR or “Quick Response” code is a type of barcode you can scan with your mobile device’s camera to instantly open up a link on your phone’s browser. Creating a QR code for an ActBlue contribution form allows you to put a donation link anywhere that you could paste an image: flyers, yard signs, business cards, and more. 

Downloading a QR code from the Contribution Forms page

To get started, head to your Contribution Forms page. Identify the form you want a QR code for and select the three dots under “Actions.” Click “Download QR code.”

A spreadsheet of form links, there is a column labeled actions that shows three dots when hovered over that have been clicked for one row, displaying a drop down menu. On this menu Download QR code is highlighted.

 A pop-up will prompt you to name and save your QR code. Click “Save.”

A file save pop-up with an arrow pointing to the save button.

The QR code will download and upload as a PNG, so you can add it to anything you can add an image to. 

Your downloaded QR Code should look something like this:

A QR code with an ActBlue chat icon in the middle.

Downloading a QR code from the form editor

You can also download the QR code from the form editor. Click on the form’s name on the contribution forms page to enter the editor. Select “Download QR code” at the top of the page.

The header bar on an open form in form builder with the Download QR code option highlighted.

Click “Save.”

 

A pop up save file window with an arrow pointing to the save button.

 

Your downloaded QR Code should look something like this:

 

A QR code with an ActBlue chatbox icon in the middle.

Using your QR code

You can upload your QR code to any document that allows you to upload images. To test the code, open your phone’s camera and point it at the code. You should see a link pop up. Tap on the link to land on your contribution form. 

Analyzing QR code results

Once you’ve generated a QR code for a form, it will show up on your Stats page with the refcode “QR code.” From this page, you can view and export form statistics. 

A refcode table, with a row labeled QR code highlighted.

The amount of support that the ActBlue Customer Service Team can provide is dependent on the permissions that you have. Check with your entity Admin about your assigned role. 

If you have any questions, please contact our support team using the email address you use to access your ActBlue account. 

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