How To Create a Lifetime Product Verification QR Code

Use a Product Verification QR Code to help customers verify genuine products. Configure product details, scratch-off verification, scan limits, verification messages, and optional warranty information. Each item receives a unique code for traceability.

Tip: For physical retail packaging, pair the QR code with a scratch-off panel containing the second-factor code so buyers can verify authenticity without opening the product seal.

Common uses:

Luxury & designer goods
Pharmaceuticals & supplements
Electronics & hardware
Cosmetics & skincare
Wine & premium spirits
Automotive replacement parts

Before You Create the QR Code

Have the following details prepared before creating your verification batch:

Batch Details: Information common to the run, such as Batch Number and Manufacturing Date (required labels)
Verification Method: Decide whether to enable scratch-off 2nd factor verification codes or rely on scan count limits
Customer Fields: Any buyer information you wish to collect upon verification (e.g. name, email, phone)
Batch Quantity: The total number of individual product units to generate codes for (1 to 100,000)

Bulk Serialization Architecture

Product Verification automatically generates unique serialized QR codes for every unit in your batch. Ensure your packaging print process supports variable data printing for both the QR code and any associated scratch-off codes.

Step 1: Login & Select Product Verification (Decide Phase)

Log in to your Lifetime QR Codes dashboard.
Click Create QR Code in the header or sidebar.
Select Product Verification from the QR code types list.
Click Next to open the configuration form.

QR code type selection screen with Product Verification highlighted

Step 2: Configure Product Verification QR Code (Configure Phase)

Configure your product specifications, authenticity verification rules, customer data collection, and batch quantity:

Product Details

These key/value details are shown to customers after they scan and verify a product. The same details are applied to every QR code generated in this batch.

Batch No.

Required label. Enter the production lot or batch identifier (e.g. B-2026-08) that applies to all units in this run.

Manufactured On

Required label. Enter the production date or manufacturing timeline for the batch.

Add Product Detail

Adds an additional product detail with a Label and Value, such as Expiry Date, Factory Location, or SKU.

Product Details configuration section with Batch No and Manufactured On fields

Authenticity Verification

Scratch-off 2nd Factor Code

Toggle (disabled by default). When enabled, assigns a unique, randomly generated secret code to each unit for printing under a scratch-off panel. Customers enter this code on the verification page; a match confirms Authentic, while a mismatch indicates Probable Counterfeit.

Flag as suspicious after this many scans

Numeric input (default: 1, min: 1). Visible when scratch-off is disabled. Authenticity is inferred from scan count: the first scan is Authentic; once a code is scanned this many times, subsequent scans are flagged as Probable Counterfeit and display scan history.

Success Message

Text field (up to 200 characters). Message displayed when a product is confirmed authentic. Default: "This product is authentic. Thank you for verifying!".

Failure Message

Text field (up to 200 characters). Message displayed when verification fails or exceeds scan thresholds. Default: "This product could not be verified as authentic. It may be counterfeit — please check that you purchased it from an authorized retailer.".

Authenticity Verification configuration section with scratch-off code and verification messages

Customer Information

Collect additional customer details at verification

Toggle (disabled by default). When active, presents custom input fields to customers during verification to gather warranty or registration data.

Add Field

Creates custom input fields (e.g. Full Name, Email, Retailer). Each field includes a label and a "Required" checkbox. Captured values are stored per scan and displayed in verification reports.

Customer Information configuration section for collecting customer details at verification

Batch Size

Number of QR codes to generate

Required number field (minimum: 1, default: 1). Sets the quantity of unique serialized QR codes created in this batch.

Theme Configuration

Choose Color

Select a primary theme color from preset palette options for the customer-facing verification landing page.

Pick your own color

Custom color picker allowing precise HEX code input to match your exact brand identity.

Gradient effect for background

Toggle switch to apply a subtle gradient backdrop across the mobile verification screen.

Wallpaper / Background Image

Upload a custom background wallpaper image to style the post-scan verification landing page.

Theme Configuration section with color palette, background gradient, and wallpaper options

Step 3: Design Your QR Code (Design Phase)

Click Next to customize the visual appearance of your verification QR codes:

Frames: Add a security frame with instructions (e.g. "SCAN TO VERIFY AUTHENTICITY" or "SCRATCH & SCAN").
Pattern & Shapes: Choose dot styles, body module shapes, and corner eye patterns.
Colors: Select brand colors or high-contrast tones for reliable camera detection on packaging materials.
Logo: Embed your company trademark, verification badge, or security shield in the center of the QR code.

Step 4: Review & Download (Download Phase)

After finalizing your design, the confirmation screen generates your batch of unique serialized verification codes.

Product verification QR codes generated confirmation screen

Export your serialized codes and scratch-off credentials:

Download QR (Batch Archive): Exports an archive containing each serialized QR code in your chosen file format (PNG, SVG, PDF, or EPS).
View Report & Download Scratch Codes: Opens the verification report modal to download the CSV mapping of QR identifiers and their matching secret scratch-off codes for print production.
Organize in Folders: Optionally assign the generated verification batch to a designated project folder in your dashboard.

Product Verification Report modal showing scan statistics and download options

Save as Template

Toggle Save as Template during the design phase to save your brand styling and verification configuration for future product batches.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a Product Verification QR Code?

A dynamic QR code system designed to verify product authenticity, prevent counterfeiting, and display batch or manufacturing details to customers upon scanning.

How does the scratch-off 2nd factor code work?

When enabled, each QR code in the batch receives a unique secret code to print under a scratch-off panel; customers enter this code on the verification landing page to confirm authenticity.

What happens if I do not use a scratch-off code?

Authenticity is determined by scan count: the first scan verifies as Authentic, and once the configured scan limit is reached, subsequent scans are flagged as Probable Counterfeit.

Can I collect customer information during product verification?

Yes, you can enable Customer Information collection to prompt buyers for details like their name, email, or warranty information during verification.

How many product verification QR codes can I generate in one batch?

You can generate between 1 and 100,000 unique product verification QR codes per batch, with each code ready for bulk download.