How Do I Create a QR Code in Portals?

May 21, 2026 13:08

Portals lets you create QR codes for product inserts, digital ads, or any Portal page. This article walks you through creating and customizing a QR code from start to finish.

Step 1: Open Portals

From the Helium 10 Dashboard, open the Products drop-down and select Portals under the Marketing section.

Step 2: Go to QR Codes

In Portals, select QR Codes from the left-side menu.

Step 3: Create a New QR Code

Click the New QR Code button.

As described in the text above, the New QR Code button is highlighted in the top right corner of the site.

Step 4: Name and Configure Your QR Code

Enter a name in the QR Code Name field at the top of the screen.

Tip: Name your QR code based on its destination URL so it is easy to identify later.

This screenshot shows the steps described above and below. 1. Enter the name of your QR code in the top field. 2. Choose your QR code type. 3. Click Save & Continue at the top right.

Next, select a QR code type. There are three options:

Portal Link

Links to an existing Portal page in your library. Select the Portal you want to use, then click Select Portal URL. When you are ready, click Save & Continue and skip to Step 5: Customize the QR Design.

Tracked URL

Portals tracks QR code scans, shortened URL statistics, scanned devices, and locations. Select the appropriate URL type and click Add. Fill in the required and optional fields on the next screen, then click Add URL. When you are ready, click Save & Continue.

Image shows Tracked URL slected and the six options that are available: Custom URL, Canonical URL, Add to cart, Targeted ASIN search URL, Buy together, and Walmart 2-step via brand.

Untracked URL

Portals does not track scans or URL statistics for this type. Enter your URL in the Untracked URL field, then click Save & Continue.

Step 5: Customize the QR Design

On the QR Design page, you can customize your QR code's appearance. All design options are optional.

Upload or add a logo or image
Reposition the image within the QR code
Change the color of the code
Display the URL below the QR code
Adjust the Dot Scale

Once you are satisfied with your design, click Save & Finish.

Image shows design options as described above.

Step 6: Confirm Your New QR Code

Your new QR code will appear in the list on the QR Codes main page.

Image shows the new QR code you created amongst the already existing QR codes.

Important: Always test your QR code after creation. If you added a background image or reduced the Dot Scale, the code may not scan correctly. To edit, click the Actions icon (three dots) in the Actions column and select the edit option.

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