Step-by-step guide
How to use QR codes for Google Maps locations
Addresses are mistyped; pins aren’t. A QR that opens Maps reduces no-shows and support calls asking “where exactly?”—especially for hidden entrances and parking garages.
Built for local businesses and venues.
Do this in order
- Use the official share URL for your verified pin.
- Add context on your site for which door to use after arrival.
- Dynamic QR helps if you relocate within the same plaza.
- Mention ADA-friendly routes on the landing page if relevant.
Common placements
- store directions
- venue navigation
- parking guidance
Wayfinding detail
- Photo of the storefront from the street.
- Parking validation notes.
Questions people ask
- Apple Maps users?
- Maps links often open in the user’s default app; test both ecosystems.
- Multi-location brands?
- Use one QR per location, not one generic corporate link.