Should the QR point to my profile or a specific repo?

Depends on context. On a resume or business card, profile is fine. On a project sticker, conference demo, or release announcement, point to the specific repo or tag — fewer taps and clearer intent.

Can I link to a private repo?

Technically yes, but the scanner will hit a 404 unless they're logged in with access. For private work, link to a public README or a recruiting page instead.

Will the QR keep working if I rename my repo?

GitHub auto-redirects renamed repos for a while, but it's not permanent. If you've printed the QR on physical media, use a dynamic QR code so you control the destination.

Do GitHub URLs work as QR codes from a Mac sticker?

Yes. iOS Camera, Android, Google Lens, and most third-party scanners all parse github.com URLs and open them directly in the browser or GitHub mobile app if installed.

GitHub QR Code

GitHub QR Code Generator

Create QR codes for your GitHub profile, a specific repo, a release, or a project board.

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About GitHub QR Codes

Create QR codes for your GitHub profile, a specific repo, a release, or a project board. Hand-out at meetups and conferences so people can star, follow, or contribute without typing your handle into a search bar.

Walkthrough

How to Create a GitHub QR Code

Paste your GitHub URL
Profile (github.com/your-name), repo, release, or pages site — anything works.
Customize the look
Black/white reads cleanest on stickers. Add your logo or use the GitHub octocat as a centerpiece.
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PNG for screens, SVG for laser-cut stickers and laptop decals. Both at unlimited resolution.

Where it works

GitHub QR Code Use Cases

Conference name badges that link to your portfolio repo and let recruiters scan instead of writing

Sticker on the back of a laptop that opens your most-starred project — a softer pitch than business cards

README image at the top of a repo so phone visitors can save your handle without copy-paste

Hackathon team handoff QR linking to the project repo so judges open it on phones in seconds

Presentation slides where the closing slide carries a QR to the demo repo or release notes

What works in practice

GitHub QR Code Best Practices

Link to a specific resource (a repo or release), not just your profile, when the QR has a context — fewer taps to value.

Pin the repo in your profile if the QR points to your handle, so the destination of curiosity is obvious.

Avoid linking to specific branches that may get rebased or deleted. Pin to a tag or release URL for printed media.

GitHub uses dark mode by default for many users — keep your README's first image readable in both themes.

If the QR is on physical media you can't update, prefer a dynamic link so you can swap the destination later.

GitHub QR Code FAQ

Common questions about generating, printing, and deploying these codes.

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