OpenTipJar Guides · QR codes
Can I reuse the same QR code?
Yes — when your QR code opens a page you control, you can keep the same printed code while updating amounts, copy, or who receives tips behind the scenes.
The short answer
Yes — when the QR opens a page you control, you can keep the same printed code while updating suggested amounts, photos, or who receives tips behind the scenes.
When you need a new code
Only when the URL itself changes — for example a new username or a deliberate new location code for reporting.
Operational benefit
Hotels and shops avoid reprinting room cards or jar labels every time staff or tip settings change.
Common misconceptions
Reusing a QR code does not mean reprinting the image — the printed code stays the same while your page updates behind it.
You do not need new signage when you change suggested tip amounts or page copy on a page-backed code.
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Try it yourself
Create a free tip page, download a QR code, and share it anywhere guests already pause — counter, room, or link in bio.