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# Verification QR codes in certificates

When using [certificates](https://help.courses-plus.com/en/article/certificates-1qk97rc/), you can enable printing verification QR codes on course completion certificates builds instant trust by allowing employers and institutions to quickly verify authenticity with a simple scan. This reduces fraud, adds professional credibility, and makes certificates easier to validate in both digital and printed formats.

This can be done from Courses Plus admin ➜ Settings ➜ Certificates ➜ Print verification QR codes

![Courses Plus certificate settings](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/a/e/a/3aea62344d5c9200/screenshot-2026-01-20-at-10472_blgphh.png)
When enabled, this feature will add a QR code to each generated certificate:

![Certificate with QR code on the bottom right](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/a/e/a/3aea62344d5c9200/screenshot-2026-01-20-at-13173_nwkrv5.png)
When scanned, there is a page that shows:
* if certificate is valid or not
* Course name
* Student's name
* LinkedIn share button
* See more courses button

![](https://storage.crisp.chat/users/helpdesk/website/-/3/a/e/a/3aea62344d5c9200/screenshot-2026-01-20-at-11290_13eefki.png)