Every Aplauso account comes with QR codes at three levels: personal (per employee), department (team-level), and outlet (location-level). Each code gives guests a direct path to the correct tipping page.

How QR Codes Work

When a guest scans an Aplauso QR code, their phone opens the Aplauso kiosk - a mobile-optimized web page at k.aplauso.io - directly in their browser. No app download required.

  • Personal code → links to k.aplauso.io/{shortCode} (employee's own tipping page)
  • Department code → links to k.aplauso.io/d/{departmentId} (department is the canonical destination)
  • Outlet code → links to k.aplauso.io/o/{outletId} (outlet is the canonical destination)

Generating Personal QR Codes

As a Manager

  1. Go to Manage → Team → [Employee Name].
  2. Click Download QR Code - you can download as PNG or SVG.
  3. Alternatively, click Copy Link to get the direct kiosk URL for digital deployment.

As an Employee (Self-Service)

  1. Log in to my.aplauso.io or open the mobile app.
  2. Tap the QR button (center of the bottom navigation bar).
  3. Your personal QR code is displayed full-screen - ready to scan or share.
  4. Tap Share to send the link via text, email, or messaging app.
  5. Tap Download to save the QR code image.

Generating Department & Outlet QR Codes

  1. Go to Business → Departments (or Business → Outlets).
  2. Open the department or outlet you want a code for.
  3. Click Download QR Code or Copy Tipping Link.

Customizing QR Code Templates

QR codes can be embedded in branded templates - table tent cards, door hangers, key card inserts, and more.

  1. Go to Manage → Templates.
  2. Select an existing template or click New Template.
  3. Customize:
    • Background color and logo
    • Employee photo and name placement
    • Tagline text (e.g. "Thank them with a tip")
    • Template size (table card, A4, 85×55mm business card)
  4. Preview and click Download to export a print-ready PDF or PNG.

Print tip: For table tents and door hangers, use at least 300 DPI. Aplauso QR codes export at 1200×1200px by default, which is suitable for printing up to 4×4 inches.

Deployment Ideas by Venue Type

Hotel Room (Housekeeping)

  • Door hanger with the housekeeper's personal QR code (updated daily via a code swap)
  • In-room table tent with a department QR code
  • In-room TV system slide with the tip link

Valet Booth

  • Mounted sign or placard at the valet drop-off with the department code
  • Individual cards given with car keys

Spa Treatment Room

  • Table card beside the tip jar (replace the jar with the QR)
  • QR printed on the checkout receipt

Restaurant / Bar

  • Table tent with server's personal QR
  • Printed on the check presenter or receipt

Kiosk Screen

  • Display the QR code on a dedicated tablet or kiosk screen at reception
  • Link the screen directly to the outlet tipping page

Rotating QR Codes for Multi-Employee Areas

For areas with rotating staff (for example, multiple housekeepers on a floor), use a department QR code rather than individual codes. The department stays the canonical destination. With no enabled custom rule, its tip dividend is split equally among active employees assigned to that department. With an enabled rule, funded position-group shares are split equally among active matching employees.

Testing Your QR Codes

Before you print a run, always test:

  1. Scan the code with iOS Camera app and with an Android QR scanner.
  2. Confirm the tipping page loads correctly.
  3. Try a test payment using Stripe test card 4242 4242 4242 4242 (in Sandbox mode only).

Next Steps