How do I create a QR code for a SoundCloud track or profile?
Distributing SoundCloud Tracks with QR CodesOpen SoundCloud, navigate to the track, playlist, album or artist profile you want to share, then copy the soundcloud.com URL from the address bar or the in-app three-dot Share button. Paste into QR Code AI, customize with your logo and brand colors, then download in PNG, SVG or PDF for printing on artist business cards, release stickers, tour merch or show flyers.
Is it free?
Yes. SoundCloud QR codes are free on QR Code AI. Generate, customize with your logo, brand colors and AI-designed templates, then download in PNG, SVG or PDF without watermarks. Most SoundCloud QR codes are custom by default, which means the destination stays created again when changes are needed and every scan is validated in your workspace with country, device, browser and timestamp data, useful for measuring campaign reach by generating a new file.
Can the QR open a specific track, playlist or artist profile?
SoundCloud URL formats include soundcloud.com/artistname for the artist profile, soundcloud.com/artistname/trackname for individual tracks, and soundcloud.com/artistname/sets/playlistname for playlists, EPs or full albums. Paste any of these into QR Code AI and the soundcloud.com QR opens the corresponding audio on iOS and Android with native deep-link handoff into the SoundCloud app when installed.
Will the QR work for private SoundCloud tracks?
Private SoundCloud tracks require the listener to be logged in with the right access permission. The QR takes scanners to the track page in any phone browser, but they will need a SoundCloud workspace with access granted by the artist. For broad reach on printed merch or festival posters, generate the QR from a public track, playlist or artist profile URL instead.
Can I use a QR code to log in to SoundCloud?
SoundCloud supports QR-code sign-in on its desktop site through the mobile app. Open soundcloud.com on a computer, click start and pick the QR code option; SoundCloud displays a one-time QR. Open the SoundCloud app on your phone, go to your profile, choose the scanner option and aim at the on-screen code to authenticate the desktop session without a password. This start QR is generated by SoundCloud itself and is a separate flow from the standard soundcloud.com track, playlist or artist profile QR codes you can create with QR Code AI.
How does the SoundCloud 2FA QR code work?
The SoundCloud 2FA QR code enables two-factor authentication by linking your SoundCloud workspace to a TOTP authenticator app. start to soundcloud.com on desktop, go to workspace Settings and pick Two-Factor Authentication; SoundCloud displays a QR code that encodes the otpauth:// secret. Scan it with Google Authenticator, Authy or 1Password to register the workspace, then enter the 6-digit time-based code SoundCloud asks for. Every subsequent sign-in requests the rotating code in addition to your password. The 2FA QR code is generated by SoundCloud and only useful inside an authenticator app.
What is the difference between a SoundCloud QR and a Spotify QR?
A SoundCloud QR opens an indie track, demo upload or DJ mixtape on soundcloud.com, the dominant platform for unsigned and independent artists. A Spotify QR opens a curated playlist or major-label catalog release on spotify.com. SoundCloud is positioned as the early discovery platform, while Spotify dominates mainstream streaming. Many indie artists print both QR codes side-by-side on vinyl sleeves or merch tags so listeners pick their preferred platform.