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How QR codes and public pages work

A public page or QR code is a way to reach an agreement or purpose. Publishing a page is not the same as activating an agreement.

Why it matters

A shared code moves fast through WhatsApp. People should know what they are looking at before they pay.

How it works

  1. 1You publish a profile, product page, button, embed or QR code.
  2. 2The page carries a public locator and an environment label.
  3. 3Someone who acts on the page enters the normal agreement flow.

A practical example

A musician in Nairobi prints a QR code on a poster for a song. Scanning it opens the public page; the agreement is created only when someone acts on it.

Common misunderstanding

A published page is assumed to be approved or endorsed by SecurePay.

What to check before acting

  • Check the public locator and the publishing profile.
  • Check whether the page says sandbox.

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