--- title: "Add a QR Code scanner section" description: "It is possible to access internal or external content by scanning a QR code with our GoodBarber reader. To add a QR code reader section to your app: 1 -" canonical_url: "https://www.goodbarber.com/help/utility-sections-r15/add-a-qr-code-scanner-section-a191/" lang: en --- # Add a QR Code scanner section Source: https://www.goodbarber.com/help/utility-sections-r15/add-a-qr-code-scanner-section-a191/ ## 1. Add a QR Code section It is possible to access internal or external content by scanning a QR code with our GoodBarber reader. [To add a QR code reader](https://www.goodbarber.com/help/organize-your-content-r93/understand-app-sections-and-structure-a34/)section to your app: 1 - in the left-swipe menu go to **My App > Structure** 2 - click on the green button**"+ Add a Section "** 3 -select the option **QR Code**, in the dropdown menu 4 - choose a name for the section 5 - click on the button "**Add**". ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/1663330/art/default/27992343-27876200.jpg?v=1777391442.7559767) ## 2. Design You may customize the design of the QR Code Reader: the color of the button, of the text, and font. 1 - Go to **My App > Structure** 2 - Select your **QR Code section** 3 - Click on **Edit the design** ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/1663330/art/default/27992343-27876201.jpg?v=1777391484.0642412) ## 3. Settings From the Settings tab, you can change the Publication status (to hide the section without deleting it), or customize the URL of the section. ![](https://cmsphoto.ww-cdn.com/superstatic/1663330/art/default/27992343-27876202.jpg?v=1777391502.0203547) ## 4. IMPORTANT Make sure to Save the modifications at the bottom of the page when you are done. WARNING: The QR Code reader won't work with just any QR codes, but only those which open a URL. **It is not possible to execute any other action than opening a URL.** ## 5. Video tutorial ***Note:** Menus have changed in the back office, but the behavior explained in the video is still accurate.* [Video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Hf9oXnRMtQo)