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How can anyone verify a certificate? (QR)

In short

Every certificate has a QR code and an ID that anyone can use to check it is genuine.

  • For academy owners
  • Updated 15 Oct 2026
  • 1 min read

When a learner finishes a course that has a certificate, they can download it as a PDF. Each certificate can be checked online.

  • QR code

    Printed on the certificate next to "Scan to verify". Scanning it opens the verification page.

  • Verification page

    Shows "Certificate verified", who it was awarded to, the course, who issued it, the date and the certificate ID.

  • Certificate ID

    Printed at the bottom with the verify address. An ID that does not exist shows "Certificate not found".

  • Share link

    Learners can copy a link to their verification page from their certificate page.

Good to know

  • Anyone can open the verification page. No sign-in is needed.

  • Turn the certificate on in the course's Certificate tab, where you also pick the template, logo, signature and author.

  • A learner gets the certificate only after they finish the course.

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