What certificate verification can prove—and what it cannot

A QR code is not verification by itself. It becomes useful when it opens an authoritative record that identifies what was issued, by whom, to which public recipient reference and with what current status.

Verification begins with managed issuance

Temporary renders create downloadable files without durable recipient records. Use managed credentials when verification, history, correction or regeneration is required.

Keep the QR destination stable

Embed a verification URL or supported dynamic QR value, not private spreadsheet data. The public destination should fail clearly when the record is unavailable rather than implying validity.

Show only necessary information

• Issuer or workspace identity
• Credential title
• Recipient's approved public name or reference
• Issue date
• Current record status
• A clear limitation when data cannot be verified

Do not overstate the claim

A FotoFit page can confirm the record held by the issuing workspace. It does not independently accredit the issuer, audit the course or guarantee external recognition.