# Scan QR code (external URL)

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This feature is available with the [Advanced and Business add-ons](https://www.bravostudio.app/pricing).
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## 👉 The tag

The element with this tag will open the phone camera to allow app users to scan a QR code and open the link in a web browser.

**📍 Where to add the tag:** Any UI element layer (not page level or container level)

```
[action:scanqr]
```

![](/files/-MedlAPmUF46_YMWQkYH)

### Complementary tag: Visor design

**Visor design:** Add a design that overlays the camera screen to show your users where they should place the QR code.

**📍 Where to add the tag:** page level 

```
[qr:page-visor]
```

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**Note:** This is only supported in **iOS**. In Android, the visor design will not show. To return to the previous page in Android, use the back button on the bottom navigation bar.
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#### Other helpful tags

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MflkMRna1UrV9OI71iK" %}
[Aspect ratio relative to screen](/bravo-tags/containers/aspect-ratio-relative-to-screen.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## 🏗 How to add the tag

{% content-ref url="/pages/-MXrEeGwIxR1H9L8F1ba" %}
[Bravo Tags: adding functionality to the UI elements](/set-up-design/setting-up-your-design-file/what-are-bravo-tags.md)
{% endcontent-ref %}

## 💾 Example file

Duplicate the file below to see how to set it up!

{% embed url="<https://www.figma.com/community/file/982583805572191923/Bravo-sample%3A-QR-Code-Scanner>" %}


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