What is Email QR Code?
An email QR code encodes a mailto: link with a recipient address and optional subject and body. Scanning it opens the user's mail app with everything filled in, which shortens the path from a printed sign or receipt to an actual email.
Common Uses for Email QR Code
- Feedback or support prompts on receipts
- Newsletter sign-ups at events
- Contact links on posters and packaging
- Pre-filled enquiry emails for sales
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Frequently Asked Questions
What format does an email QR code use?
A mailto: URI: mailto:address?subject=...&body=... . Scan apps and phone cameras open the default mail client with the fields filled in.
Can I pre-fill the subject and body?
Yes, using the subject and body parameters. Keep the body short, and remember the user can edit it before sending.
What if the user has no mail app configured?
The scan may offer a choice of apps or a webmail link. This is a device setting, not something the QR code controls.
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