Quick Start Guide

Last updated: December 16, 2025 5 minute read

Get up and running with QR Igniter in minutes. This guide walks you through creating your first GS1-compliant QR code.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have completed the Installation Guide before proceeding.

Step 1: Create a Client

Clients represent the organizations you manage QR codes for.

  1. Navigate to Clients in the sidebar
  2. Click New Client
  3. Fill in the required fields:
    • Name: Your client's company name
    • Email: Primary contact email
    • Status: Set to Active
  4. Click Create

Step 2: Create a Brand

Brands belong to clients and represent product lines or divisions.

  1. Navigate to Brands in the sidebar
  2. Click New Brand
  3. Fill in the required fields:
    • Client: Select the client you created
    • Name: Brand name
    • Logo: Upload a brand logo (optional)
  4. Click Create

Step 3: Create a Campaign

Campaigns group related QR codes together for tracking and management.

  1. Navigate to Campaigns in the sidebar
  2. Click New Campaign
  3. Fill in the required fields:
    • Brand: Select your brand
    • Name: Campaign name (e.g., "Summer 2025 Promo")
    • Start Date: When the campaign begins
    • End Date: When the campaign ends (optional)
  4. Click Create

Step 4: Create Your First QR Code

Now you're ready to create a GS1-compliant QR code.

  1. Navigate to QR Codes in the sidebar
  2. Click New QR Code
  3. Fill in the GS1 fields:
    • Campaign: Select your campaign
    • GTIN: Enter a 14-digit GTIN (e.g., 09506000134352)
    • Batch/Lot: Optional batch number
    • Serial Number: Optional serial number
    • Destination URL: Where to redirect users
  4. Click Create
Success!

Your QR code is now ready! You can download it in PNG, SVG, or EPS format from the QR code detail page.

Step 5: Test Your QR Code

Scan the QR code with the QR Igniter mobile app or any QR scanner to verify it works correctly.

Using the Mobile App

  1. Open the QR Igniter app
  2. Tap Scan QR Code
  3. Point your camera at the QR code
  4. View the parsed GS1 data and product information

Understanding the GS1 Digital Link

Your QR code encodes a GS1 Digital Link URI that looks like this:

https://qr2.ignited.cloud/01/09506000134352/10/BATCH123/21/SERIAL456
AI Code Meaning Example
01 GTIN (Product ID) 09506000134352
10 Batch/Lot Number BATCH123
21 Serial Number SERIAL456
17 Expiry Date 251231 (YYMMDD)

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