How to Set a Custom Alias?

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Replace the random short URL with a memorable, branded alias. You can set a custom alias when creating a new QR code or when editing an existing one.

Create or Edit a QR Code

Create a new QR code, or click on an existing QR code from your dashboard to edit it.

Select QR code

Click on a QR code to edit, or create a new one

Find Custom Alias Field

Look for the "Custom Alias" field in the Advanced Settings section.

Custom alias field

Find Custom Alias in Advanced Settings

Enter Your Alias

Type your desired alias. The system checks availability automatically. If the alias is already taken, try a different one.

Enter alias

Enter a memorable custom alias

Warning

Changing the alias on an existing QR code changes the QR code pattern. If you already printed QR codes, they will stop working. Set your alias BEFORE printing!

Save Your QR Code

Click "Create QR Code" (for new) or "Update" (for existing) to save your custom alias.

Alias Rules

Allowed Example
Letters (a-z, A-Z) SummerSale
Numbers (0-9) sale2025
Hyphens (-) summer-sale
Underscores (_) summer_sale
Max 255 characters my-company-catalog-2025

Result

Before After
elkqr.link/x7Kp2m elkqr.link/summer-sale-2025
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