Scan limits
Cap the total number of scans — the code stops working once it's reached.
Feature
Decide when a code works — and when it stops
Set a scan limit, schedule an activation window, or pause a code on demand. Perfect for time-boxed offers, one-time access and campaigns with a clear end date.
- Scan limits
- Start & end dates
- Pause anytime
- Dynamic only
Active
Scan limit
82 / 100
WindowJul 1 → Aug 1, 23:59
Pause or stop anytime
How it works
Set the rules, walk away
Choose a limit or window
Cap total scans, or set a start and end date for the code.
It enforces itself
The code activates and expires on schedule — no need to reprint or babysit it.
Pause or stop anytime
Flip a code off instantly, then back on if plans change.
What you get
Full control over a code's life
Scheduled window
Set a start and end date so the code is live only when you want.
Pause & stop
Turn a code off instantly and switch it back on whenever you like.
Put it to work
When a code should have an end date
Limited-time offers
Run a promo that expires exactly when the deal ends.
Event access
Activate codes on the event date and retire them after.
One-per-person deals
Use scan limits to cap redemptions on a coupon.
Kill a mistake fast
Pause a code the moment something's wrong, then fix it.
Seasonal campaigns
Schedule holiday codes to switch on and off automatically.
Temporary access
Share access that expires on its own, no cleanup required.
QR code expiration FAQ
What ways can a code expire?
By scan limit, by a scheduled end date, or manually when you pause or stop it.
Can I schedule a start date too?
Yes — set an activation window with a start and end so the code is live only in that period.
What do people see after a code expires?
The code no longer opens its destination. You control the code centrally, so the printed artwork stays the same.
Can I reactivate an expired code?
Yes — a paused or stopped code can be switched back on, and you can extend a window or raise a scan limit.
Does this work on static codes?
No. Expiration and scheduling rely on the redirect layer, which only dynamic codes have.
Put the control in the workflow
- Set the active date window when timing matters.
- Use a scan cap for limited campaigns.
- Prepare the message or destination that should follow the active period.
Questions before enabling expiration
- Which repeated task or control problem is this feature meant to solve?
- Who owns the configuration after the first campaign launches?
- Which plan limit or permission affects the rollout?
- What should happen when a destination, member, domain or subscription changes?
- How will the team test the complete scan path before printing?
Give every code an expiry date
Create a free dynamic code and set a scan limit or schedule in seconds.