Documentation

Everything you need to get started with TrueGTIN QR code authentication and brand protection

Table of Contents

Quick Start Guide

1. Create Your Account

Sign up for a free TrueGTIN account. No credit card required. You'll get a welcome credit to issue your first QR codes, then pay only for what you use — no subscription, no monthly limit.

2. Create Your First Product

Navigate to the Products section and click "Create Product". Fill in your product details:

  • Product name and description
  • Product category
  • Brand information
  • GS1 GTIN (if applicable)

3. Generate QR Codes

Once your product is created, you can generate QR codes:

  • Unique QR Codes: One per product unit for authentication
  • Common QR Codes: Same code for multiple products (surveys, marketing)
  • Download high-resolution QR codes ready for printing

4. Place QR Codes on Packaging

Print your QR codes and place them:

  • On product packaging (labels, stickers)
  • Inside product packaging (insert cards, warranty cards)
  • On product documentation

5. Configure Customer Actions

Set up what customers can do when they scan:

  • Product authentication & counterfeit detection
  • Warranty registration
  • Loyalty program enrollment
  • Support ticket submission
  • Custom forms and surveys

Guides & Tutorials

API Reference

TrueGTIN provides a RESTful API for programmatic access to all platform features. All API requests require authentication using API keys.

Authentication

Include your API key in the request header:

Authorization: Bearer YOUR_API_KEY

Base URL

https://api.truegtin.com/v1

Endpoints

Create Product

POST /products

Create a new product in your account.

Generate QR Code

POST /products/{product_id}/qr-codes

Generate unique or common QR codes for a product.

Get Scan Analytics

GET /qr-codes/{qr_code_id}/analytics

Retrieve scan statistics and customer engagement data.

Webhooks

POST /webhooks

Configure webhooks for real-time notifications on scans, registrations, and more.

Note: Full API documentation with request/response examples is available in your dashboard under Settings → API Keys. Generate your API key to get started.

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