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Getting Started

Ethan Widen edited this page Jun 13, 2026 · 1 revision

Getting Started

Follow this checklist after installing and activating the plugin for the first time.


Step 1 — Configure General Settings

Go to QR Tracker → Settings → General.

  • Set your Default Shop Link — this URL appears on every QR code scan page as a "shop" button unless a QR code has its own shop link.
  • Optionally set a Default Shop Logo image URL.

Step 2 — Configure WooCommerce (if using tree purchases)

Go to QR Tracker → Settings → WooCommerce.

  1. Select which WooCommerce products are tree products — customers buying these will see tree-specific checkout fields.
  2. Optionally select the Pay a Tree Forward product.
  3. Use the Tree Field Layout drag-and-drop interface to decide which fields appear on the product page vs. at checkout.

See WooCommerce Integration for full details.


Step 3 — Set Up the Welcome Email (optional)

Go to QR Tracker → Settings → Welcome Email.

  • Enable the welcome email toggle.
  • Customize the subject and body using the available shortcodes (e.g. [qr_codes], [buyer_name]).

See Welcome Email for all shortcodes and tips.


Step 4 — Create Your First QR Code

Go to QR Tracker (main page).

  • Click Add New (or the equivalent create button).
  • Enter a Postcode, City, and Tree identifier.
  • Optionally add a Label, Reporting ID, and custom messages.
  • Save — the plugin generates a unique short code and QR image.
  • Click Download to save the QR code PNG.

See QR Code Management for full details.


Step 5 — Embed Shortcodes on Your Scan Landing Page (optional)

If your QR codes point to a WordPress page, you can embed dynamic content using shortcodes like [qr_tracker_message_1] or [qr_tracker_shop_link].

See Shortcodes for all available shortcodes.


Step 6 — Review Permissions

If you use role-based access control (via the Members plugin), review which capabilities are assigned to each role.

See Permissions for the full capability list.

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