A 5-Step Guide to Making a QR Code Link to a YouTube Video

Linking a YouTube video to a QR Code is a smart way to share content with your customers, especially those you are targeting via offline channels.

Manually typing URLs or searching for videos on YouTube could be impractical. Instead, you can easily make a QR Code link to a Youtube video, and add it to billboards, signage, posters, product packaging etc.

A quick scan can lead users to relevant videos on YouTube. You can easily engage, convert and move them ahead in the buyer’s journey.

Learn how to do so, with Uniqode’s QR Code maker and share content with offline and online audiences.

Read on to learn how!

Table of contents

1. How to make a QR Code link to a YouTube video?
2. Static or Dynamic QR Code: Which is better to make a QR Code link to a YouTube video?
3. Best practices to follow before you make a QR Code link to a Youtube video
4. Frequently asked questions

How to make a QR Code link to a YouTube video?

Here’s how to create a QR Code, link your video, and customize it in five steps with Uniqode.

1. Open the Uniqode dashboard

Log-in to the Uniqode dashboard. Click “+CREATE QR CODE”.

You can sign up for a free trial if you do not have access to the dashboard.

2. Choose QR Code campaign type

Choose “Website” as your campaign type.

3. Copy and paste the URL

Go to your YouTube video, copy the URL, and paste it in the space provided. 

Click “Next”

4. Customize the QR Code

Customize the QR Code by changing color, shape, background, and much more. You can also add your brand or the YouTube logo to the QR Code. 
Click “Next”

5. Download QR Code

Test the QR Code, and download it in the available formats.

Static or Dynamic QR Code: Which is better to make a QR Code link to a YouTube video?

You can create a free, static YouTube QR Code on Uniqode and share your Youtube videos with ease. It does the job of redirecting users to the video when they scan.

However,  if you wish to change the existing YouTube link, or, if the link is broken- you will only be able to do that by recreating a new static QR Code.

Whereas, a dynamic QR Code offers you features such as:

1. Changing or updating the YouTube video URL from the same QR Code
2. Tracking end-user interactions, such as the number of scans and demographic details
3. Customizing the QR Code by adding your channel or business logo

The best part is, you can create, edit, and manage your dynamic YouTube QR Code from a single dashboard on Uniqode.

How can using a dynamic YouTube QR Code help?

Here are some use cases and examples of how dynamic QR Codes can benefit your business:

1. You can repurpose printed YouTube QR Code for different events
2. You can update the latest “how-to-video” on your product packaging without creating a QR Code
3. You can create QR Code that resonates with your brand by adding logos and brand colors
4. You can optimize your marketing campaign based on which QR Code performed better

Best practices to follow before you make a QR Code link to a YouTube video

Now that you know how to link your YouTube videos to a QR Code, here are some tips to keep in mind to ensure scannability and customer engagement.

Make a QR Code link to a YouTube video with Uniqode

If sharing YouTube videos is a part of your marketing or engagement strategy, QR Codes are your best bet.

Easily create free or dynamic YouTube video QR Codes, customize them to your liking, and track their performance from the Uniqode dashboard.

Uniqode is GDPR compliant, SOC® 2 Type 2 certified, making every QR Code scan safe from online scams and malicious attacks. 

Wondering how to get started? Click below to make your QR Code link to a YouTube video.

Frequently asked questions

1. How to make a QR Code for a YouTube video?

Here’s how you can make a QR Code for a YouTube video in five steps using Uniqode

1. Copy the URL of the YouTube video
2. Open the Uniqode dashboard and click “+CREATE QR CODE”
3. Choose “website” as the campaign type 
4. Paste the URL you copied
5. Customize the QR Code and download it in the format of your choice

2. How to make a QR Code automatically open a video?

To make a QR Code automatically open a video, you have to link the URL of the video to the QR Code. 

For instance, you can use a YouTube video URL or upload the video to Google Drive and use the URL to convert it to a YouTube QR Code.

Here’s how you can make a QR Code open a video using Uniqode

1. Copy the URL
2. Open the Uniqode dashboard and click “+CREATE QR CODE”
3. Choose a website as the campaign type 
4. Paste the URL you copied
5. Customize the QR Code 
6. Download the QR Code in any format (PNG, SVG, EPS, PDF, JPEG)

• Author Details

Author Details

Sravya Narayanan

Sravya is a content marketer specializing in QR Code security and technology. Sravya’s content spans around QR Code security, and how it enables business to securely interact with customers. Her passion to break down tech for readers with blogs and e-books comes from her love for teaching. You can find more on Sravya’s work here.

shravz.qwerty@gmail.com