---
title: QR Code Login
description: "Magic Login now supports QR code login for WordPress. This feature allows users to log in by scanning a QR code — making the login process faster and more user-friendly. You can include QR codes in outgoing emails. ## Using…"
url: "https://handyplugins.co/docs/qr-code-login/"
updated: "2025-05-10"
category: Magic Login Pro
---

# QR Code Login

Magic Login now supports QR code login for WordPress. This feature allows users to log in by scanning a QR code — making the login process faster and more user-friendly. You can include QR codes in outgoing emails.

## Using QR Code in Emails

You can include a QR code in your login emails using the following placeholders:

- `{{MAGIC_LOGIN_QR}}`: Outputs the raw URL used in the QR code. You can use it manually inside an tag if needed.
- `{{MAGIC_LOGIN_QR_IMG}}`: Outputs a full `<img>` tag for the QR code.

These tags work just like `{{MAGIC_LINK}}`, and can be used in:

- Magic Login email templates
- WooCommerce emails
- Any WordPress emails sent via `wp_mail()`

Example (in email content):

```
Scan this QR code to log in:
{{MAGIC_LOGIN_QR_IMG}}
```

Or if you want to construct the manually:

```
<img src="{{MAGIC_LOGIN_QR}}" width="150" alt="Scan QR for Login">
```

## Shortcode

**magic_login_qr** shortcode allows you to display a static QR codes on any WordPress page or post. It is not directly tied to the login process but is useful for onboarding flows, offline actions, or marketing pages.

**Parameters:**

- `url` (required): The destination URL the QR code should encode.
- `width` (optional): Width of the generated QR image in pixels (default: 150).

**Example:**

```
[magic_login_qr url="https://example.com/survey" width="150"]
```

This would display a 150x150px QR code linking to the specified survey page.

## Image Format & Hosting Requirements

- By default, QR codes are rendered in PNG format to ensure compatibility with email clients. (for email placeholders, shortcode will generate base64 encoded svg)
- PNG generation requires the GD extension to be installed and enabled on your server.