Create an SMS QR Code
Generate a QR code that instantly opens the user's messaging app with your phone number and a pre-filled text message. Ideal for feedback, contests, or quick contact.
Ideas for SMS QR Codes
Questions About SMS QR Codes
What is an SMS QR Code?
An SMS QR Code, using the `SMSTO:` format, stores a phone number and an optional message. When scanned, it opens the user's default SMS/messaging app with the number pre-filled in the 'To' field and the message pre-filled in the text body, ready to send.
Is the message field required?
No, only the phone number is required. If you leave the message field blank, scanning the QR code will simply open a new, blank SMS addressed to the specified phone number.
Will scanning the code send the SMS automatically?
No. For security and user control, scanning the code only prepares the message. The user must still press the 'Send' button in their messaging app to actually send the SMS.
What are good uses for SMS QR codes?
They are excellent for marketing campaigns ("Text WIN to 12345 to enter!"), customer service ("Scan to text SUPPORT"), event feedback ("Text your rating 1-5"), or any situation where you want to make it incredibly easy for someone to send you a specific text message.
Engage Users with SMS QR Codes
Beyond Clicks: Driving Action with Text Message QR Codes
QR codes aren't just for websites. An SMS QR code provides a direct line to your audience's messaging app. Imagine a poster asking for feedback – instead of a long URL, a simple scan opens an SMS pre-filled with "FEEDBACK: ".
This lowers the barrier to interaction significantly. Use it for SMS list signups, contest entries ("Text CONTEST to win!"), quick support requests, or even interactive polls at events. Pre-filling the message makes it faster for the user and easier for you to track responses based on the initial keyword.