OpenTipJar Guides · Troubleshooting
QR code opens the wrong page
Wrong-page QR problems usually come from a bad URL at print time, a sticker placed over your code, or a shortened link that was copied incorrectly.
The short answer
Wrong destinations usually mean the URL was mistyped at design time, a sticker covers your code, or a shortened link was copied incorrectly.
Fix
Regenerate the QR from the correct page URL, reprint, and remove any third-party stickers from the sign area.
Prevention
Store the master QR file in one place and always generate from the canonical https URL.
Common misconceptions
A wrong destination usually means the wrong URL was encoded at print time — not that someone hacked your account.
Shortened or re-shared links are a common source of wrong pages — use the full tip page URL when printing.
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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.