Dynamic: An account handle can change after a print run.
What to put behind the code
Your full public profile URL, checked without being signed in.
Print for the place it will live
Starting size: 3 × 3 cm. This is a starting point, not a scanning guarantee. A counter sign should scan from normal standing distance.
Use a plain high-contrast panel instead of blending the code into a photo. Keep the four-module quiet zone intact and use dark modules on a light background. Read the print-size guide.
Where to place it
- Studio counter
- Product thank-you card
- Event photo wall at reachable height
Mistakes to avoid
- Using a temporary story link
- Hiding the account handle
- Assuming every visitor has the app
Before committing to a print run
Print a proof on the final material. Scan it with more than one phone, from the normal viewing position. Check the opened destination while signed out and confirm it leads to the intended page or action. A readable fallback address or contact detail helps visitors who cannot scan.
Questions about instagram
Does it open the app?
That depends on the phone, installed apps and link handling. It may open a web page instead.
What should I test before printing?
Scan the final instagram artwork on more than one phone. Check the destination or imported details, the real viewing distance and the final printed surface.