# A free QR code that never expires

> Static QR codes never expire: the link or text is stored in the pattern itself, so it keeps working as long as the destination exists. Codes stop working when they point to a short link that a company turns off.

URL: https://qr.cuelark.com/qr-code-that-never-expires

## Why some QR codes stop working
Many generators make "dynamic" codes by default: the code points to their short link, which redirects to you. That lets you change the destination and count scans, but when a trial ends or a subscription lapses, the short link can be switched off. For example, QR Code Generator (qr-code-generator.com) says its dynamic codes are deactivated at the end of the 14-day free trial and send scanners to a service page, while static codes keep working.

## How to tell which kind you have
- Scan it with a reader and look at the link. If it's a short link on the generator's domain (not yours), it's dynamic.
- If the link is your own website, or the code shows Wi-Fi details or a contact card directly, it's static.
- Every code made on this page is static. The scan check shows exactly what's inside.

## What can still break a static code
- The page it links to moves or the domain lapses.
- You change your Wi-Fi password or phone number.
- Damage, poor print quality or low contrast.

## FAQ
### Do QR codes expire?
The QR format itself never expires. Only codes that rely on someone's redirect service can be turned off.

### Is there a scan limit?
Not on static codes. Nothing is counted, because scans go straight to your link.

### Can I edit a static code?
No. To change the destination, either make a new code, or point the code at a page on your own site that you can update.